Issac Monroe had encountered countless individuals like Vincent Percy, these so-called "favored sons of heaven," individuals seemingly blessed with every advantage from birth. He understood their mindset perfectly, a worldview shaped by early, effortless triumphs. To achieve so much, so young, to be celebrated and lauded at every turn—who wouldn't develop an undeniable, even intoxicating, sense of self-importance? He comprehended the psychological underpinnings of their arrogance. Yet, understanding, as Issac Monroe often found, did not equate to acceptance. Their perpetual air of condescension, their authoritarian posturing, their unwavering belief in their own absolute supremacy, grated on his nerves. It was an insufferable display, a constant reminder of the inherent inequalities they b
