"Richter, you must listen to me right now because our central accounts have just been struck by a catastrophic margin call from the supreme magistrate bank, and my father is currently collapsing in his study from the absolute shock of discovering that our entire clan is facing immediate liquidation by tonight!"
The desperate shriek cut through the heavy, rain slicked atmosphere of the upper district like a jagged blade. Richter held the private receiver slightly away from his ear, a cold, serene smile playing across his lips while his face remained a mask of profound concern. He stepped out of the pouring rain and into the grand lobby of a luxury penthouse suite, the polished gold light fixtures overhead casting long shadows across the heavy marble flooring.
"Please calm yourself, Lad
