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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

I stood in the White House Situation Room, watching the live broadcast from Abuja. Skylar stood tall, unwavering, as she delivered the final decree.

The Blackwood Corporation insignia hung where the Nigerian flag once waved. The old anthem was gone, replaced by a march of power.

I leaned back in my chair, fingers tapping lightly against the table. Everything had gone according to plan.

My advisors watched me carefully, waiting for my reaction. The room was filled with military officials, intelligence chiefs, and economic strategists—all trying to gauge my next move.

I turned to Ethan, who stood beside me, arms crossed.

He smirked. "I think the world is going to lose its mind over this."

The era of weak nations and fragile diplomacy was over. I was done playing politics.

One of my intelligence officers hesitated before speaking. "Sir, multiple world leaders have condemned the annexation. The United Nations is calling for an emergency session. There are talks of sanctions—"

I raised a hand, silencing him. "Sanctions?" I let out a short laugh. "Let them try."

Blackwood was beyond their reach now. Every major energy route, every strategic trade point—I owned them. The oil fields, the gas reserves, the rare minerals buried beneath African soil.

I tapped the screen, bringing up a map of Nigeria. 500,000 troops were stationed at every critical point. The borders were locked down. The ports secured. Any sign of rebellion would be crushed before it could begin.

Still, I knew this was just the beginning.

There would be resistance. There always was.

I turned to Ethan. "Send out the order. Any former government officials still trying to resist—eliminate them."

He gave a sharp nod. "Understood."

I glanced back at the screen. Skylar was shaking hands with the military commanders, solidifying her new position. She had doubts, I knew that. But she had accepted the crown I placed on her head.

And now, she would see what true power felt like.

I leaned forward, my voice calm. "The world thinks this is the end of Nigeria."

Chapter 201: The Dawn of Blackwood Rule