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The Secret Richie?

In a world where power and wealth dictate the rules of the game, a single twist of fate can catapult an outcast to the highest echelons of society. Our protagonist, struggling to make ends meet in a cold, unforgiving city, is thrust into unimaginable wealth and influence overnight. But with this newfound affluence comes a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and dark secrets. As they step into a world they never imagined, they must navigate the dangerous waters of elite circles, family feuds, and the price of hidden truths. Along the way, they will uncover powers they never knew they possessed, forge unexpected alliances, and face enemies both old and new, all while wrestling with a secret that could destroy everything. Their rise to power may be swift, but can they handle the fallout when the masks come off?

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90 Chs

The Gatekeeper’s Warning

"Don't you dare give up on me now!" Alex's voice was raw, desperation heavy in his tone as he shook Sarah by the shoulders. His grip tightened, holding her up as her legs weakened beneath her.

Sarah blinked, her head spinning, the darkness pressing in from all sides. Every breath was an effort, as if the air itself was fighting her, pulling her down. She could still hear the Gatekeeper's words echoing in her mind, threatening to drown out everything else.

Choose, or the darkness will consume you both.

But how could she choose? Every path led to destruction—hers, Alex's, maybe even the world's. She felt lost, standing on the precipice of something she could neither understand nor control.

"Sarah, please," Alex's voice broke through the haze, pulling her back. His face hovered inches from hers, his expression torn between fear and something deeper, something she hadn't seen before. "We can still get out of this. We can—"