"When the Empire Fell" (AouBoom CEO AU, Angst + Healing + Love)
20 parts Complete The cameras flashed like stars as Aou Thanaboon stepped onto the stage. A sharp suit, a colder gaze, a smirk that had crushed rivals before they even dared to fight.
"CEO of the Year," the announcer declared, handing him the golden plaque.
The crowd erupted into applause. Investors, celebrities, politicians-everyone wanted to be near him. His empire was untouchable. He raised his glass of champagne and spoke into the microphone with icy confidence:
"Power is not given. It is taken. And once it is mine... I never let go."
The room laughed, clapped, worshipped.
In the corner, unnoticed, a young assistant named Boom adjusted the files in his arms and watched his boss. His lips curved in a faint smile, one that carried both admiration and sadness.
Because he knew-no empire lasts forever.