Chapter 254

The sun filtered through the tall glass windows of the Majestic Skies Building, casting long shadows across Ethan’s expansive office.

The room was immaculate, as always, with sleek, modern furniture and subtle decor that reflected power and authority.

The air was cool from the central air conditioning, and the faint hum of the city below felt like a distant whisper in this high-rise sanctuary.

Ethan sat behind his large mahogany desk, surrounded by an avalanche of paperwork. It was as if the world had decided to place all of its burdens directly onto his desk that morning.

Documents were stacked in neat piles, ranging from various project updates, financial reports, and progress briefs for the monument project—a cornerstone of his ambitions.

As the leader of one of the most powerful houses, Ethan had grown accustomed to this level of pressure, but today felt different.

The weight of everything had grown heavier since the last meeting with the other house leaders.

His fingers move