Chapter 151: The Final Gambit

The grand ballroom of The Empyrean Hotel was a testament to Austin Warth’s power. Crystal chandeliers, each the size of a small car, dripped light onto a sea of bespoke suits and shimmering gowns. The air was thick with the scent of expensive perfume and the low hum of deals being brokered over canapés. Tonight was Austin’s coronation, a celebration for the successful launch of Warth Corporation’s ambitious ‘Project Aegis.’ It was meant to be a display of unassailable strength, a message...