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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 throne was mine. The empire, the world—everything bent to my will now. Yet, as I sat in the grand Blackwood Chamber, the same room where Chris had ruled for decades, I could feel the lingering presence of his reign.

The transition had been smooth—too smooth. There was no resistance, no rebellion. It was as if everyone had simply accepted the shift in power. But I knew better. The game of power was never truly over.

I glanced at the reports before me.

The Blackwood Union was fully integrated under my command.

All global currencies had been replaced by the Blackwood Currency (B.C.), solidifying economic control.

The military had sworn full allegiance, but I could sense tensions within the high-ranking officials.

Christiana remained silent, watching, calculating.

Classic had taken his position, but his loyalty? Uncertain.

He had vanished from the public eye, but his influence hadn't disappeared. Did he truly surrender the throne, or was this just another test?

My fingers tapped against the armrest as I spoke.

"Begin the next phase," I ordered. "We will strengthen the empire's hold. No weaknesses. No cracks."

"Ethan Blackwood, now ruler of the Blackwood Empire, has begun the next phase of global consolidation. His latest policies reinforce the empire's dominance, further isolating independent nations. Meanwhile, former ruler Chris Blackwood remains unseen, his whereabouts unknown. Will the transition remain stable, or is another power shift looming?"

I stood in the Imperial Gardens, watching the city below. The world had changed under Chris's rule. Under Ethan, it would either solidify or shatter.

I had been part of this empire's rise. I had seen its strength, its ruthlessness. And yet, for the first time in years, I felt something I hadn't before—uncertainty.

Had Chris truly let go of the throne? Or was he simply waiting for the right moment to return?

The Blackwood Empire was unchallenged. But in the game of power, the greatest threat always came from within.

To Be Concluded in the Final Part…

Finale: Part Two – The Weight of the Crown