Chapter 211: The Price of Power

The air in Montecarlo was electric. The elites weren't just here to celebrate Leon's birthday—this was a battlefield disguised as a party.

Ochieng sat across from Nyxaria, the woman whose mere presence could shift the balance of power. Her dress shimmered under the golden chandeliers, her every move calculated.

She smiled. "You've made quite an entrance, Ochieng."

He smirked, swirling his drink. "I don't like small games. You already know that."

Nyxaria leaned forward, her emerald eyes piercing. "Then tell me… what are you really after?"

Before he could answer, Jax, Gunnar, and Steel—Luxford's top enforcers—walked in.

The tension shattered the illusion of a friendly gathering.

Gunnar smirked. "Ochieng, why the sudden interest in NexusCorp? You're playing in dangerous waters."

Ochieng laughed. "And here I thought Luxford was the only one arrogant enough to question me."

Steel narrowed his eyes. "We have a message from him. Back off."

Ochieng set his glass down, his aura shifting. The room felt colder.

"If Luxford wants a war, he'll get one. But tell him this—I don't fight fair."

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Meanwhile, in a hidden underground casino in Tokyo…

Tao and Axel were executing the next move.

Through a series of rapid trades and black-market dealings, Ochieng's team had successfully taken control of 15% of NexusCorp.

Tao looked at the screen. "Luxford is retaliating. He's trying to buy out all remaining shares."

Axel smirked. "Too late. We already own the board."

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Back in Montecarlo…

Nyxaria leaned back, amused. "You really don't hold back, do you?"

Ochieng met her gaze. "No, and that's why you're here."

She laughed softly. "I like men who aren't afraid to burn everything down."

Just then, the lights flickered.

The room went silent.

A deep voice echoed from the speakers. "You're all playing checkers. I play chess."

The screen lit up with a masked figure.

Every billionaire in the room froze.

The Trillionaire Mystery Figure had just entered the game.