Bam!The double doors adorned with intricate cyber-gold carvings at the main entrance of the Grand Celestial Hotel ballroom slowly swung open. A thin layer of decorative icy mist drifted gently across the black marble floor, welcoming the arrival of the figure who had now become the center of attention for every upper faction in the Western Sector.Natalie Sterling stepped inside. The deep maroon modern evening gown she wore shimmered beautifully beneath the glow of the massive crystal chandeliers. Her footsteps were firm, radiating confidence and the commanding aura of a female CEO who had just won a major battle on the mortal city's stock market. A graceful smile curved across her beautiful face as she greeted the hundreds of prominent entrepreneurs and international investors, who immediately fell silent.However, the sudden silence that enveloped the magnificent ballroom was not caused by admiration for Natalie's charm. The next moment, whispers began spreading through the crowd l

The tension near the main bar had now escalated into the absolute center of attention. The classical orchestra that had once flowed gently throughout the Grand Celestial Hotel's ballroom gradually faded away, replaced by the suffocating silence created by hundreds of pairs of eyes as the elite closed in, forming a large circle. Tycoons from the upper faction, senior politicians, and international investors from the external faction all lowered their champagne glasses, their attention fixed on the confrontation that was consuming Chloe Miller's remaining sanity.Having lost her composure under the relentless mental pressure she had endured since that morning, Chloe no longer cared about the remnants of the socialite etiquette she had always cherished. Her beautiful face now looked terrifying, her breathing ragged as her chest rose and fell under the crushing weight of overwhelming frustration."Everyone, look! Look at the man standing on this red carpet!" Chloe Miller roared, her shril

The four burly hotel security guards had just taken a step forward, preparing to extend their trained hands to seize Raymond's arm. However, before their fingers could touch his plain black suit, a swift movement halted all momentum in the middle of the ballroom.Natalie Sterling stepped forward.With a single graceful yet authoritative step, she positioned her entire body in front of Raymond, becoming a living shield that could not be broken through. The commanding aura of the upper faction's female CEO radiated powerfully from beneath her maroon evening gown. Her ice-cold gaze swept across the four security guards with such piercing intensity that their courage instantly faltered. They froze where they stood, unwilling to risk provoking the woman who held control over the Western Sector's stock market that night.The ballroom suddenly fell completely silent. The uproar of Julian Vance's incitement and the condescending whispers from the Western faction's elites abruptly ceased, like

Bang!The double doors of the Grand Celestial Hotel ballroom were thrown open once again with a thunderous impact that shook the surrounding marble pillars. The tense atmosphere triggered by Natalie's lawsuit instantly froze into absolute fear. The synchronized, heavy, and powerful footsteps shattered the silence, drawing everyone's attention away from the financial drama that had just unfolded.General Yudha Negara had arrived.The highest-ranking military figure of the Northern Sector marched forward with rigid, flawless posture, radiating an absolute authority capable of crushing anyone's courage. He wore a full ceremonial military uniform adorned with three gleaming gold stars that reflected sharply beneath the crystal chandeliers. Behind him, two rows of the Tactical Logistics Altar special forces marched in formation. They wore jet-black polymer combat uniforms, complete with cyber tactical helmets and long-barreled rifles cocked and ready for combat.The cold muzzles of the wea

The echoing footsteps of the Northern Sector Tactical Force's military bots throughout every corner of the Grand Celestial Hotel's hall did not only shatter Chloe Miller's and Julian Vance's spirits. On the upper floor, specifically on the mezzanine balcony that had originally served as a comfortable tactical hiding place, the atmosphere drastically shifted into a cold wave of cyber panic.Mr. Zhang stood frozen behind a marble pillar above. The expensive cigar in his hand slipped from his fingers and fell onto the velvet carpet without earning even a glance from him. His elderly eyes widened completely as he stared at the line of long-barreled rifles carried by Altar Logistics' special forces on the floor below. The dark silk formal attire of the outer faction that he was wearing suddenly felt as though it were choking his own neck.As a ruthless international speculative investor, Zhang possessed the instincts of a sharp financial predator. He knew when to strike, and he knew when t