As the Trajian Empire's war for global unification grinds ever onward, the capital city of Elysium faces threats from all angles: The toppling of a delicate political balance, a burgeoning class struggle, and rumors of a plot to assassinate Emperor Felix's only surviving child, the Crown Prince Mathias. The epitome of the self-made man, Victor Ballard owns the foremost trading conglomerate in all of the Trajian Empire.

He is endlessly connected, and has never met a situation on which he cannot capitalize. However, when Senator Julian Attica enlists his help, Ballard finds himself reluctant to engage in either.

Attica seeks to employ Ballard as his liaison with The Whisperers, the notorious assassin guild. The contract in question comes directly from the highest authority, and the fallout of its success doubtlessly will ensure the collapse of the Empire as they know it.

Unable to decline, Ballard struggles to maintain his position, unaware that his efforts may help fan the flames of chaos. Originally published on Kindle Vella -- Includes Chapters 21-30.

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