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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

The grand assembly hall of the Blackwood Union Headquarters was filled to capacity. Every leader, minister, and representative of the Blackwood Union Nations sat in their designated seats, while the few remaining independent nations observed from the upper galleries.

At the front of the hall, on a raised platform, sat Chris Blackwood—His Imperial Majesty, the Supreme Ruler of the Blackwood Empire and the architect of this new world order. To his right stood Christiana Blackwood, the Dictator of the Blackwood Union, her expression unreadable. On his left, I stood, ready to enforce his commands.

The tension in the room was palpable. Everyone knew that whatever was decided here tonight would shape the future of the world.

Chris leaned forward, his voice smooth but commanding.

The room fell into a dead silence.

Chris glanced at me, signaling for the first report. I stepped forward and began.

"As of this moment, the Blackwood Union controls 87% of the world's economy and 76% of its military power. The remaining independent nations are struggling under economic collapse, widespread civil unrest, and an overwhelming dependency on Blackwood resources—particularly the Blackwood Cure."

There were no arguments. Everyone knew it was true.

"The global virus that wiped out over 600 million people has left non-Union nations in shambles. Meanwhile, our territories remain stable, with our people thriving under Blackwood rule. However, His Majesty has decreed that tonight's meeting will determine the next phase."

I turned to Christiana, who took a step forward.

"Before we move forward, all nations within the Blackwood Union must acknowledge the new governing policies," she announced.

Her eyes swept across the room, daring anyone to oppose her.

"One—Every nation under the Blackwood Union shall officially withdraw from all former world governing bodies. This includes the United Nations, NATO, the World Bank, and all similar institutions. Effective immediately."

There were a few murmurs, but no one objected.

"Two—Blackwood Currency (B.C.) is now the sole legal tender within the Union. All previous currencies are abolished."

*"Three—Each nation shall contribute an annual fee of $1 billion toward the maintenance and expansion of Blackwood Union infrastructure. This includes the upcoming construction of *the Blackwood Union Bank (B.U.K.), the Blackwood Union Hospital (B.U.H.), and the Blackwood Union Defense Forces (B.U.D.F.)."

A moment of silence. Then, Chris spoke.

"Those who fail to comply will be considered hostile to the Union and will suffer the full consequences of defiance."

That was when the first independent nation's observer—a foreign minister from France—stood up hesitantly.

"Your Majesty… are you saying that the Blackwood Union is now the only world power?"

Chris met his gaze with a small, knowing smirk.

"I'm saying it always has been. The rest of the world is just catching up."

And then, slowly, one by one, the Union leaders stood and placed their hands over their hearts—the symbol of allegiance to Blackwood rule.

And the Blackwood Union was now its only future.

Ethan POV – Blackwood Union Assembly Begins