Empire & ViceA Novel by Divine Chidera ChinyereEthan Cole built his empire from nothing. As the visionary CEO of ColeTech, he commands boardrooms, manipulates markets, and outmaneuvers his enemies with ruthless precision. But behind the power suits and billion-dollar deals, Ethan is crumbling.Fueled by addiction, he balances on the razor’s edge—cocaine to stay sharp, whiskey to stay numb, and pills to silence the voices of doubt. His empire is his lifeblood, and he’ll do anything to keep it from slipping through his fingers.But when whispers of his erratic behavior reach investors and rivals alike, the walls begin to close in. His most trusted ally, Daniel Wyatt, tries to save him before he self-destructs, while Marcus Langley, a vulture in a tailored suit, waits for the perfect moment to take him down.As Ethan spirals deeper into addiction, deception, and corporate warfare, one question remains—can he outmaneuver the one enemy he never planned for?Himself.A gripping psychological thriller about power, addiction, and the cost of success, Empire & Vice explores the dark side of ambition in a world where the strongest don’t always survive.