The city glowed that evening beneath them like spilled gold. Liam stood quietly in the glass elevator, watching the skyline as it rose around him. Natalie’s penthouse was perched at the top of one of the tallest towers downtown, almost like a statement piece.As the elevator doors slid open, Liam stepped into a hallway wrapped in silence. There were no guards, no assistants, just a long stretch of white marble that led to double doors. One of them opened before he could knock.Natalie stood there, barefoot, wearing a silk robe that highlighted her long legs. Her hair was pinned back, her sharp cheekbones catching the light. “Come in,” she said, stepping aside.Liam took a deep breath and hesitated for a moment. He didn’t know why she had called him back so soon, but from the looks of things, he could tell this was something he wasn’t ready for. He took a deep breath again and slowly walked into the room. The place was stunning, with expansive glass walls and modern art. A fire pit cr

The city hadn’t seen a gala this grand in years. Strings of golden lights hung like stars across the sky. The old city museum had been transformed into a glassy, glowing palace. Wealth, politics, and danger all danced in the air, disguised behind tailored suits and sparkling gowns.Natalie stood at the top of the staircase, her red dress commanding attention. She smiled like a queen. Every camera in the room pointed at her. Tonight was her campaign night. She had been preparing for it since she started working with Vaughn, and now it was time to make her statement and intentions known to the city's top elites. “Tonight,” she began, lifting a champagne glass, “we welcome the birth of a new era.” She paused, scanning her eyes across the room. “I intend to lead it as your next governor.”As soon as those words were spoken, the entire room froze in shock, but then the applause began, scattered at first but growing with each passing second. She let it sit for a moment, taking in the accol

The air inside the Stevens estate felt lighter for the first time in weeks. Finally there was peace and stillness. Chloe’s exposé had hit harder than expected and revealed all of Natalie’s hidden deals and secrets and some of the people she was involved with. Natalie was gone, and almost as she ran from the city, her loyal followers and men began to lay low, and slowly, her empire began to crumble.Liam stood at the balcony of the estate, staring at the city skyline. His look was focused, almost as if he was reflecting something deeply or trying to remember. He could feel the shift in the air, change was happening, but within he felt this wasn’t over yet. Just then, Mia walked forward and stood some distance away from him, leaning against the rail and sipping her tea slowly.“You did it,” she said with a soft smile. Liam turned around and shook his head. “No, we did it together.”Before she could reply, Jack walked into the balcony with a grim look. “You might want to see this,” he s

The morning air was thick with anticipation after the storm settled down. Everyone was wondering what would happen next after this. Natalie had fled, but Vaughn, no one had really heard about him or what the members of the tribunal could have been secretly plotting. Every screen in the city buzzed with one particular headline. Everyone was waiting for Liam to address the city again. The Tribunal’s silence was stirring unease and suspicions. Did they completely let go of the city or were they plotting something in the shadows? Outside the Grand Municipal Hall, a large crowd had already gathered, pushing against barricades, eager to witness history and welcome a new leadership. Inside, Liam stood at the back of the stage, staring at his reflection in the mirror. His suit was dark, tailored just to fit his body sleekly. Today he was going to do what he should have done a long time ago, and take over the leadership of the state in a calm, yet fierce manner. It was about breaking it, it

The night sky burned red. From the moment Vaughn’s forces breached the outer zone, the city was no longer safe. Streets that were once patrolled by Liam’s allies were now overrun by rogue Tribunal enforcers, hired thugs, and old loyalists Vaughn had secretly gathered. It wasn’t just an attack, it was a declaration that he wasn’t done yet.Just as Liam had expected, Vaughn was finally striking back. This time, he wasn’t hiding behind the Tribunal to do it. He was showing Liam that he didn’t need them to take over the city.Inside the mansion, alarms blared and Liam’s guards rushed across the hallways, shouting into radios and securing every section of the building. Jack stood at the center of it all, barking orders.“Secure the east wing! I want eyes on the perimeter, now!”Mia clutched the side railing of the staircase, her breath coming in short. She could hear distant gunfire, and people screaming as their bodies hit the floor. But it wasn’t just the fear clawing at her, it was the