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At university, Chris is just another student—quiet, reserved, and seemingly ordinary. But behind the scenes, he’s the heir to a hidden fortune, a secret he guards fiercely.

Then there’s Skylar—a girl born into wealth, now watching her privileged world crumble as her family faces financial ruin. When she crosses paths with Chris, an unexpected connection sparks between them.

Skylar falls for him, believing he’s just a regular guy. But when her family pressures her to seek a richer suitor, Chris finds himself at a crossroads—should he reveal his true identity to fight for their love, or let her go to protect his secret?

In a world where love and wealth collide, can their relationship survive the truth?

Masked Affluence

Christopher Blackwood sat at the head of the table, watching as intelligence reports flooded in. Russia was moving. Fast.

The Director of National Intelligence cleared his throat. "Sir, Moscow is mobilizing. Troop movements along the Ukrainian border have increased. Satellite imagery confirms missile transports heading toward strategic positions."

The Secretary of Defense leaned forward. "They're preparing for escalation."

Ethan, arms crossed, studied the satellite images. "They're trying to scare us. It's a show of force."

Chris's eyes darkened. "Then let's remind them who holds the real power."

He turned to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "Increase NATO's presence in Eastern Europe. Deploy additional stealth bombers to Poland and Germany. And tell our fleet in the Mediterranean to be on standby."

The general nodded. "Understood, Mr. President."

Chris tapped the table. "And let's turn up the pressure. Sanctions. Freeze Russian assets in the U.S. and pressure our allies to do the same."

The National Security Advisor hesitated. "Sir, won't this push them into a corner?"

Chris leaned back, eyes calculating. "Exactly."

Moscow, Russia – Kremlin War Council

The Kremlin was in chaos. Reports of financial losses, cyber breaches, and military repositioning filled the room.

President Viktor Petrov stared at the intelligence briefing, his fingers tapping against the table. "Blackwood thinks he's untouchable."

His Defense Minister nodded. "He's baiting us."

Petrov's gaze hardened. "Then we give him a reason to regret it."

A general stepped forward. "Sir, if we act now, we can deploy hybrid warfare strategies—cyber strikes, disinformation campaigns, economic retaliation."

Petrov exhaled slowly. "No. That's not enough." He turned to another advisor. "Begin quiet operations. We don't hit him where he expects." His voice dropped lower. "We hit him where it hurts."

Silence. Then, his intelligence chief stepped forward. "Understood. We'll make the arrangements."

White House – Late Night Strategy Meeting

Chris sat alone in his private office, reviewing classified reports. Ethan entered, shutting the door behind him.

"They'll retaliate soon. You know that, right?" Ethan said.

Chris didn't look up. "Of course."

Chris finally glanced at him, his expression unreadable. "We stay ahead."

Chris leaned back, his mind already moving three steps ahead.

"This isn't just about Russia anymore."

And Christopher Blackwood wasn't going to lose.

Chapter 135: The Edge of War