2026-01-21 03:39:25The Oakhaven Sky Tower was like a diamond floating in the night. It was the tallest, brightest building in the city.
On the top floor, the Grand Gala was in full swing. The room smelled of expensive perfume, fresh orchids, and money. Waiters in white gloves walked smoothly through the crowd, carrying silver trays full of golden champagne.
Everything in the room sparkled. The chandeliers were made of real crystal. The floors were polished marble. But the brightest thing in the room was supposed to be Jax.
Jax stood on the main stage. He wore a white silk suit that shone under the spotlights. He held a microphone tightly, his knuckles white. Beside him stood Elena. She looked like a queen in a blood-red dress that trailed on the floor. Diamonds hung from her ears, catching the light every time she moved.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Jax shouted. His voice echoed through the massive hall. "Welcome to the future!"
The crowd cheered. These were the richest people in the city. Investors, bankers, and tech giants. They all looked at Jax with hungry eyes.
"They told me it was impossible," Jax said, puffing out his chest. He pointed to the giant screen behind him. It showed the logo for the 'Trillion Dollar Launch.' "They said the code was too complex. They said no human could write it. But look at me now."
Jax paused for effect. He looked at Elena. She forced a smile, but her eyes did not smile. She looked nervous. Her fingers played with the ring on her finger—the ring Ronan had given her years ago, which she still hadn't taken off.
"I had a vision," Jax lied. He tapped his head. "This came from my mind. My genius. Tonight, we change the world."
The investors clapped loudly. They did not know the truth. They did not know that the code belonged to Ronan. They did not know Jax stole it while Ronan was sick and broken.
Jax raised his glass. "To me!" he laughed.
Suddenly, a loud sound cut through the room.
BOOM.
The heavy double doors at the entrance of the ballroom flew open. They hit the walls with a violence that shook the floor.
The music stopped instantly. The clapping died. The laughter vanished. A heavy silence fell over the room. Three hundred people turned their heads toward the door.
A man stood in the doorway.
For a moment, nobody moved. Elena gasped. She took a step back, her hand covering her mouth.
It was Ronan.
But it was not the Ronan they remembered. The old Ronan was messy. He wore hoodies and looked tired. This man was different. This man was terrifying.
Ronan was clean-shaven. His jawline was sharp like a knife. He stood tall and straight. He wore a black bespoke suit that absorbed the light. The fabric looked smooth like water. It was tailored perfectly to his broad shoulders. He didn't look like a coder anymore. He looked like an emperor.
He took a step forward. Click. His leather shoe hit the marble.
He took another step. Click.
He did not look at the crowd. His eyes were locked on the stage. He looked straight at Jax. His eyes were cold, dark, and empty.
Jax’s face turned the color of milk. He dropped his microphone. It hit the floor with a loud screech, but no one cared.
"Security!" Jax screamed. His voice was high and weak. "Security! Get this trash out of here! He’s not on the list!"
Four large guards in black uniforms rushed toward Ronan. They looked angry. They were used to throwing out drunk people. They reached for their batons. The Head of Security, a man with a thick neck, reached out to grab Ronan’s collar.
"You need to leave, pal," the guard grunted.
Ronan did not stop walking. He did not dodge. He did not fight.
He simply lifted his right hand. He held a sleek, thin phone. He didn't even look at the screen. He just pressed one button.
SCREEECH.
A high-pitched noise blasted through the earpieces of all four guards. They yelled in pain and grabbed their ears. They stumbled back, confused.
Then, a soft ding sounded from the Head of Security’s pocket.
The guard blinked, shaking his head to clear the noise. He pulled out his own phone. He looked at the screen. His eyes went wide. His mouth fell open.
A notification flashed on his screen:
Bank Deposit: $100,000.
Sender: Unknown.
Message: Stand Down.
The guard looked up at Ronan. Ronan finally looked at him. Ronan’s face was calm. He gave a tiny nod.
The guard swallowed hard. That was three years of salary in one second. He looked at Jax, who was screaming, and then he looked at Ronan, who stood like a statue of power.
The guard made his choice. He stepped back. He signaled his men.
"Let him through," the guard said quietly.
"What?" Jax yelled from the stage. "I pay you! Arrest him! Beat him!"
The guards turned their backs on Jax. They folded their arms and stood against the wall. They did nothing.
Ronan continued his walk. The crowd of rich investors parted like the Red Sea. They stepped away, afraid to touch him, but unable to look away. They whispered as he passed.
"Who is that?"
"Is that the partner?"
"Look at his suit. Look at his eyes."
Ronan walked to a waiter who was frozen in fear. Ronan gently took a glass of champagne from the waiter’s tray.
He walked up the stairs to the stage.
Jax stumbled backward. He hit the podium. "Ronan, wait. We can talk. I can explain. It was just business!" Jax stuttered. He was sweating now. The arrogance was gone.
Ronan walked right past Jax. He didn't even look at him. To Ronan, Jax was not even worth a glance.
Ronan stopped in front of Elena.
Elena was trembling. Her whole body shook. She looked into Ronan’s eyes, searching for the man who used to love her. But that man was gone.
Ronan stood very close to her. He smelled of rain and expensive scotch. He smiled. It was not a kind smile. It was a dangerous smile.
He raised his glass slowly.
Clink.
He tapped his glass against hers.
The sound rang out in the silent room.
"Honey," Ronan said, his voice deep and smooth, loud enough for everyone to hear. "You started the party without me."
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Chapter 10: Foundation
The neon sign outside the window buzzed like an angry fly. Bzzzt. Click. Bzzzt.Elena hated that sound. She hated the smell of the room, which was like old wet towels and stale smoke. She hated the peeling yellow wallpaper. Most of all, she hated that this was her life now.Three days ago, she was the queen of the city. She had a penthouse, a limousine, and millions of dollars. Now, she was in room 204 of the Sunset Motel."Elena, please sit down," Jax said. He sat on the edge of the lumpy bed. His expensive suit was wrinkled. He looked ten years older than he did last week. "We are out on bail. We are lucky to be here."Elena did not sit. She paced back and forth on the stained carpet. Her hair was messy. Her eyes were wide and red. She looked like a trapped animal."Lucky?" she snapped. She pointed a shaking finger at the door. "They took my company, Jax! They froze my accounts. The news calls me a fraud. I have nothing.""We have our freedom," Jax whispered. "Let’s just run. We can
Chapter 9: The New King
The air outside the Grand Lumina Hotel smelled like burning plastic and expensive perfume. Black smoke rose into the night sky. It looked like a dark stain against the moon.Ronan pushed open the heavy side door. He stepped out onto the cold pavement. The noise hit him instantly. Sirens screamed from every direction. Red and blue lights flashed, blinding anyone who looked directly at them.A crowd had gathered behind the yellow police tape. There were hundreds of them. Reporters held cameras high above their heads. They shouted questions that no one answered."Is the CEO inside?" one reporter yelled."Did the servers explode?" asked another.Ronan walked straight toward them. He wore a faded black hoodie and jeans. He kept his head down. His hands were deep in his pockets.To the crowd, he was nobody. He was just a scared guest escaping the fire. A cameraman actually shoved Ronan’s shoulder to get a better shot of the burning building."Move, kid! You're blocking the view!" the camera
Chapter 8: Served Cold
The lights in the penthouse office died instantly. A heavy click echoed through the room, followed by the low hum of the backup generator.Suddenly, red emergency lights flashed on. They bathed the luxury suite in a bloody, pulsing glow. The shadows in the corners grew long and twisted.Jax jumped back. His confident smile vanished. "What did you do, Ronan?" he shouted. His voice cracked a little.Ronan stood by the window. He did not move. He did not blink. The red light washed over his face, but he looked like a statue made of ice. He looked down at the street below."Listen," Ronan said softly.From far away, the sound grew louder. Wail. Wail. Wail.Sirens. Many of them.Jax let out a nervous laugh. He adjusted his expensive tie, trying to look brave. "You hear that? That is for you, little brother. I told you. You lost. They are coming to take you away for fraud."Ronan turned slowly. He put his hands in his pockets. He looked relaxed. "Are they?"Elena was sitting at the heavy oa
Chapter 7: The Crash
The air in the boardroom was hot and heavy. It smelled like sweat and expensive coffee. On the giant screen at the front of the room, a digital clock counted down.00:59… 00:58… 00:57.Jax sat at the main control desk. He was not looking at the crowd. He was looking at his laptop. His fingers flew across the keyboard. Click-clack-click-clack. He hit the "Enter" key hard.A red box popped up on his screen. ACCESS DENIED."No, no, no," Jax whispered. He wiped his forehead with the back of his hand. His skin was wet and shiny. He typed again, faster this time. He tried to break through the firewall. He was the CTO. He was supposed to control the system. But the system was fighting back."Jax?" a board member asked from the table. "Why is the screen turning red?""Quiet!" Jax snapped. He typed a new code.ACCESS DENIED.Ronan stood on the stage. He was perfectly still. He looked like he was waiting for a meal, not destroying a billion-dollar company. He watched Jax struggle."It is a comp
Chapter 6: Panic in the Penthouse
The air in the luxury penthouse was cold, but the people inside were sweating. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling like frozen rain. Below them, twenty of the city’s richest investors held glasses of expensive champagne. They wore Italian suits and fake smiles.Ronan stood near the window. He looked calm. He wore a simple black suit that made him look like a shadow in the bright room. Next to him, Elena stood tall. She wore a dress the color of blood. She looked like a queen, but her eyes were darting around the room. She was nervous."Ladies and gentlemen," Elena said, raising her glass. Her voice was smooth like silk. "Forget the drama. Today, we launch the new system. Today, we double your wealth."The investors clapped. They liked money.Then, Ronan touched his phone. He did not look at it. He just tapped the screen once.On the giant wall monitor, the green line stopped. It froze.A loud beep echoed through the room. It sounded like a hospital heart monitor when a patient
Chapter 5: Source Code
The feedback noise was like a knife in every ear.Screech!The high-pitched sound blasted through the massive speakers of the Grand Hall. Investors covered their ears. Expensive champagne glasses shattered on the floor."Cut it!" Elena screamed from the side of the stage. Her face was twisted with panic. She pointed at the sound booth in the back. "Cut the mic! Turn it off now!"Inside the glass booth, the technician was frantically hitting buttons. He looked terrified. He pressed the master power switch, but the lights on his board stayed green. He grabbed his walkie-talkie. "I can't, Ms. Elena! The system is locked out. I have no control!""Pull the plug!" Elena yelled, her voice barely audible over the screeching noise."It’s not the hardware!" the technician yelled back, his face pale. "It’s the software. Prometheus… it has taken full control of the building. It won’t let me in!"Suddenly, the screeching stopped.It didn't fade away. It cut to total silence instantly.The silence
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