"It was 120 years ago that an Alpha, Maria Marco King, established a modest wooden flower shop, marking the humble origin of what would later become a formidable empire. She named it Kings after her family name, and who knew it would soon rise to the symbol of power and prestige.
Over the decades, the small venture flourished exponentially, expanding its roots far and wide. What once stood as a single shop has now grown into a vast and dominant force. People often describe it as a thriving forest, deep, dense and unshakable. At its core stands the King family, now recognised as the wealthiest and most influential dynasty in the nation.
However, in a shocking turn of events, today a tragedy has struck.
The Godfather of the Kings Group, the visionary leader who redefined its destiny, the Alpha who commanded the empire for an extraordinary 75 years, Dr Robert Maria King, has passed away due to age-related causes at the King's Hospital.
His demise marks a profound and irreplaceable loss not only to the Kings empire but to the entire business world. His leadership, legacy, and influence shaped an era that many believed would never see an end.
Now, the once mighty empire stands at a critical crossroads, powerful yet without its king. Who will rise next? Who will inherit? The throne is empty. Who will carry forward the legacy of the Kings? The world watches."
'For god's sake, Bella, stop that annoying news," an authoritative female voice surged in.
'But Mom, it's the news about grandpa,' Bella pouted.
'That's enough for today, let's go in. They are about to start the meeting,' another voice joined. 'Ash, let's go,' she said to an 18-year-old boy.
'I am not coming,' he replied, voice and face pure grim.
'What?'
'Mom, why is she inside the meeting room, while I am outside? An actual King. His furious face revealed against his mother.
'You know that, Ash. She may be your age, but she is your grandpa's daughter. She should be inside now." The bitterness in those words was enough for Ash to understand the displeasure of everyone in that room. He learned just like him; everyone hated her.
Soon....
"Just in, what a shocking way to start a day. One week after the demise of Kings Group director Dr Robert Maria King, the board of directors has announced the successor. The future of the Kings was left in the hands of a commoner by the will of Robert Maria King. To be precise, the new director of the King's group is the adopted child of Robert Maria King, Siva Maria King, the dominant Alpha over the eldest biological son, Antony Maria King."
'That fucking bastard.... old crooked MAN...' A whisky glass shattered into pieces as he smashed it at the television. He was a mess. He was drunk. Moreover, he was wrathful. He was Antony Maria King.
'Dad, stop, you are making a mess," a boy entered, Ash, Asher Maria King, son of Antony.
'Don't tell me what to do, Ash. That piece of shit from somewhere has taken what is rightfully mine, MINE AND YOURS, OURS. Son, don't you see? Kings are just decorative words in our names now; we don't get anything,' he vented his anger at Ash.
'No, Dad, stop, we are still Kings, and we will be the only kings, the true Kings. I will make sure of that. I will make you sit in that throne, Dad. The throne which is rightfully yours, ours,' Ashs words hit A ntonhy like a wave of hope. He saw his father's glow of greed in Ash's eyes.
"Son, Ash, tell me, what should Dad do?'
"Patience, let's wait a little." his smirk made Antony laugh.
"Yes, let's wait. This is just a beginning...."
.............to be continued