Chapter 71 The Invitation

The faint glow of the city lights flickered in the car window as Chris sat in the backseat, his fingers tapping against the armrest in thought. The night had been handled. Zayne was gone. But this was just another step in a much bigger game.

Ethan sat across from him, watching carefully. "What's next?"

Chris's gaze lifted, sharp and calculating. "Announce it."

Ethan smirked knowingly. "The party?"

Chris nodded. "Make it clear—Blackwood is hosting the party of the century. Exclusive. Grand. The kind of event that makes headlines." He leaned forward slightly. "Entry fee—five million dollars."

Ethan raised a brow. "That price alone will filter out the weak."

Chris smirked. "Exactly."

This wasn't just a party. It was a statement. A silent declaration of power. Only the elite of the elite would attend. And in a room filled with the world's wealthiest, alliances would be tested, and enemies would reveal themselves.

Ethan pulled out his phone. "I'll make the announcement immediately. By morning, the world will be talking about it."

Chris leaned back, his expression unreadable. This wasn't just about flaunting wealth. It was about control. A gathering of power, all under his roof.

And by the end of that night, Chris Blackwood would know exactly who stood with him—

And who needed to be eliminated next.

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