Vaeldric POV
In twelve years of military service, I had led wars at the border, faced rebellions, and even witnessed a neighboring kingdom collapse because of internal conflict.
But this morning, for the first time, I saw panic inside my own family's headquarters.
The atmosphere felt different the moment I entered Ashbourne Holdings' main office. Too many people were waiting. They all looked the same, their faces tense and filled with confusion.
For the past few days, there had been so many emergency meetings that some had already started before I even arrived.
"General Ashbourne."
Several directors immediately stood when I entered the main conference room. I gave a brief nod before taking my seat.
"Begin."
No one dared waste time. The large screen at the end of the room immediatel
