Kingsley Technologies had been thriving. Not just surviving. Not just growing. Thriving. What had once started as a risky ambition had now become one of the most talked-about companies in Aurelia City. Their product samples had drawn massive attention, exceeding expectations in ways even Alexander hadn’t fully anticipated. Investors were impressed, competitors were watching closely, and customers. Customers couldn’t get enough. Sales had been rapid. Strong. Consistent. Every report that crossed Alexander’s desk told the same story: success. And for a man like him. That meant everything. He had built this. From nothing but an idea, determination, and relentless nights that no one ever saw. Now his name carried weight. Doors opened faster. People listened longer. And in the

