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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 grand hall of the Blackwood Imperial Palace, my eyes fixed on the enormous screen as the world held its breath. The largest news networks—from BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, and global state-controlled channels—had all stopped their regular programming.

A breaking news banner flashed red, accompanied by a tense drumroll before the anchor appeared, her voice steady but laced with undeniable urgency.

BREAKING NEWS: THE BLACKWOOD UNION OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED – GLOBAL GOVERNANCE REDEFINED

"Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you what may be the most significant political shift in modern history. Earlier today, from within the Blackwood Imperial Palace, His Imperial Majesty, Chris Blackwood, former President-turned-monarch of the Blackwood Empire, made a declaration that has reshaped the world forever."

A formal, pre-recorded speech from Chris played on the screen:

"From today onward, the Blackwood Union (B.U.) stands as the sole governing body for all nations under its rule. No longer will individual governments act independently without allegiance to the Union. Every nation within the B.U. is expected to abide by the laws, policies, and strategic direction set forth by this body. Any defiance will be met with swift action."

The camera cut back to the newsroom as the anchor continued.

*"In addition, an unprecedented move has been made—*His Majesty Chris Blackwood has officially withdrawn the Blackwood Empire and all Union-member states from every existing world organization, including the United Nations, NATO, the IMF, and the World Bank. This means that the global balance of power has completely shifted, leaving many world leaders scrambling for answers."

A second panelist spoke, shaking his head in disbelief.

"This is beyond anything we have ever seen. The Blackwood Union now effectively holds trillions of dollars in assets, a global military force, and control over international diplomacy. With the establishment of the Blackwood Union Headquarters, every major decision regarding trade, security, and law will be dictated by the empire."

A live video feed from different cities showed massive protests, military realignments, and financial markets reacting in real-time.

"Some world leaders have publicly opposed this development, calling it a direct threat to democracy. However, the reality remains: More than 141 nations have already pledged their allegiance, with more expected to follow in the coming days."

I exhaled slowly, my fingers curling against my palm. This was it. The moment we had been preparing for.

The Blackwood Union wasn't just an idea anymore.

Chapter 524: Breaking News – A New World Order