Nicholas walked into the penthouse with Yumi following closely behind him. As he entered the living room, he saw his father, William, sitting on a couch with a glass of scotch in his hand. Nicholas felt a sense of tension in the air as he approached him, taking the seat across from his father. They sat down, staring at each other in silence, both with a hint of nervousness in their eyes.On the table between them were glasses of whiskey, and a bottle of scotch, half-empty. Yumi stood behind Nicholas, her hands behind her back, her face expressionless."I see," William said, breaking the silence. "Maximilian Wright, huh? I've heard a lot about him. Never knew he'd one day dare challenge the Phoenix family."Nicholas remained silent, waiting for his father to say more. William took another sip from his glass before continuing. "Maximilian Wright made his fortune through a series of strategic investments in technology and real estate, and his net worth stands at an impressive $3.8 t

Maximilian walked into the grand room, his footsteps echoing against the polished marble floors. The room was spacious, with high ceilings and chandeliers that illuminated the space with a warm glow. In the center of the room, a long table was set up, surrounded by men in suits and military uniforms. Maximilian recognized them as his most trusted advisors and commanders.As he approached the table, he could see that there were fifteen men in total, each one sitting in a rigid posture, waiting for his arrival. Maximilian took his seat at the head of the table and immediately demanded to know the news."What's the news?" He demanded, his voice carrying a tone of impatience.One of the men stood up, cleared his throat, and announced in a formal tone, "Alveria is now a monarchy system and her name's been changed to Niklauria. Lord Niklaus is crowned king of Niklauria."Maximilian grinned evilly, pleased with the news. He stood up from his seat and declared, "Prepare our men for war.

Yumi was a skilled spy working for King Niklaus in the enemy country of Zaravia. She had been trained for years in the art of espionage and had perfected the art of blending in with the crowd. Her mission was to hack into the country's database and steal trillions of dollars, which would help fund Niklaus's war efforts and also render Maximilian helpless. Yumi was a master hacker, and she had no trouble accessing the database. She had spent weeks carefully studying the system and had found the perfect way to get in undetected. Once inside, she quickly located the funds and transferred them to a secure account in Niklauria. Yumi knew that she had to move quickly before the Zaravian authorities realized what had happened.As a spy in Zaravia, Yumi was constantly on her guard. She had to be aware of her surroundings at all times and had to blend in with the crowd as much as possible. She wore plain clothes and avoided drawing attention to herself. Yumi knew that if she was caugh

Maximilian stood in front of King Niklaus, feeling a sense of dread wash over him. The king's words echoed in his mind, and he could feel the fear clutching at his heart. "You seem to underestimate the power of the Phoenix family. You're a pauper in my eyes, Maximilian. I have your whole life in my hand like an egg. And if I so pleased, I'd squash it!"Maximilian tried to remain composed and responded, "Your words don't threaten me. I am not scared of you." But Nicholas just laughed, dismissing his words. "I like you, Maximilian. You're the perfect example of people who put out a front. I know a coward when I see one. You're the most cowardly man I've ever seen."Maximilian's temper flared up, and he pointed his finger at the king, yelling, "Don't get so cocky. I might be cornered but I'm still dangerous to bite." But Nicholas just grinned and reminded him of his precarious situation. "You seemed to forget to read the room, Maximilian. You're under your enemy's roof, and you still

The people of Zaravia were overjoyed when news spread that Maximilian, their cruel ruler, had surrendered to King Niklaus. For years, they had lived in fear and uncertainty under Maximilian's oppressive rule, constantly worried about the possibility of war breaking out. But now, with the war officially over, they could finally breathe a sigh of relief and look forward to a brighter future.As the news of Maximilian's surrender spread throughout the country, people gathered in the streets, hugging and cheering with tears of joy streaming down their faces. There would be no more bloodshed, no more destruction, and no more fear. They praised King Niklaus for his wisdom in handling the situation, marveling at how not even a single bullet had been fired, yet the war had been won.It was a bright, sunny day in Niklauria, and Nicholas was in his study, poring over documents and reports, when William, burst into the room. His face was flushed with excitement, and he was practically bounc