The Vasiliev-Raventhorn Grand Ballroom had always been a symbol of untouchable power, but tonight, it was transformed into something beyond mortal luxury.
The walls, constructed from white marble veined with gold, stretched high into the heavens, lined with hand-carved pillars adorned with pure diamonds. Above, the ceiling was a breathtaking spectacle—a mural of the cosmos itself, painted with crushed gemstones, illuminated by chandeliers fashioned from celestial crystals. Each flickering candle in the chandeliers reflected a thousand lights, making it seem as though the entire galaxy had been captured and brought into this room.
The floor, a flawless expanse of obsidian polished to a mirror shine, reflected the majesty of the hall. Every step taken upon it echoed with a weight that belonged only to rulers.
At the far end of the ballroom, upon an elevated platform framed by twin thrones of gold and black, stood the two people who had shaped the modern world with their hands—
Lucian Vasiliev, the Emperor of Business.Valeria Raventhorn, the Queen of the Underworld.
And tonight, they would crown their daughter as their heir.
This event was not just a celebration—it was a declaration of power.
Over six billion people tuned in across the globe, their screens displaying every inch of the ballroom in stunning high definition. In every corner of the world—palaces, penthouses, war rooms, and slums—people watched with bated breath.
For years, Anastasia had been a mystery. An enigma, a shadow, a name whispered but never truly seen.
Tonight, that would change.
She walked with perfect control, her steps measured yet effortless, like a ruler who had already conquered the world and had nothing left to prove.
And yet—there was something more.
Something dangerous.
A silent warning wrapped in beauty. A quiet threat hidden beneath perfection.
Her eyes, cold as the heart of winter, scanned the crowd without emotion.
For the world, it was a moment that would be remembered for generations.
For her, it was just another step toward the inevitable.
Across the globe, reactions erupted in a storm of disbelief.
Social media platforms crashed within minutes, overwhelmed by the sheer volume of people watching the live broadcast.
In the streets of New York, billboards lit up with her face.
In Dubai, the elite gathered in private lounges, whispering amongst themselves.
In China, businessmen who had long assumed their influence was unrivaled suddenly felt a chill.
In Russia, politicians murmured about what this meant for the balance of power.
The other countries have similar reaction .