The world was shifting—old money was consolidating, new power was emerging, and the financial elite were preparing for war.
Ochieng sat in his private jet, heading toward Montecarlo, a city that wasn't just famous for its casinos, but for the secret meetings of the world's most powerful. His eyes scanned the latest reports.
Luxford had made his move.
Through a chain of dummy corporations, Luxford had just acquired 8% of NexusCorp shares, a tech company with deep military contracts. It was a direct challenge.
Ochieng smirked. He had expected this.
Sitting across from him, Tao, his silent but deadly strategist, spoke in a calm voice.
"Luxford wants a war. We give him total annihilation."
Ochieng turned to his other associate, Axel, a former underground stock trader with a talent for hostile takeovers.
"How much cash do we have liquid?"
Axel checked his phone. "Enough to buy 12% of NexusCorp overnight."
Ochieng nodded. "Then do it. Make him regret breathing."
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Elsewhere, in a hidden penthouse in Shanghai…
Xyphor, the Stock Manipulator, leaned back in his chair, watching the NexusCorp war unfold in real time. Both Ochieng and Luxford were stepping into Glowtune's domain.
Beside him, Syvoria, the Queen of Influence, sipped her wine.
"The real battle hasn't even begun. Let's see which one of them survives."
Xyphor smirked. "Or if either of them does."
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The invitation was exclusive, the guests legendary. The world's most powerful figures were here to celebrate Leon's birthday party, but behind the champagne and laughter, deals were being made, alliances were being tested.
Ochieng entered with his signature black tuxedo. He immediately spotted Jax, Gunnar, and Steel—Luxford's men.
And then he saw her.
Nyxaria.
She was Glowtune's most elusive figure, a woman whose beauty was matched only by her danger. Every billionaire wanted her, every king feared her.
Tonight, she was watching him.
As Ochieng approached her, he knew one thing: this night was about more than just money.
It was about control.