There was probably not a single person in the country who didn't know who Dante Mariano was.
A successful businessman, a wealthy and influential figure, and, as rumors had it, a rather ruthless criminal.
Dante served as the president of a highly renowned international investment company, whose funds flowed through numerous successful businesses and various political campaigns. Despite residing abroad, he and his associates held undeniable financial sway over the country. It seemed easier to identify companies untouched by his investments than vice versa.
Dante was the individual who essentially fueled the country's economy with his wealth, despite not residing within its borders. He stood as the foremost rival to every other affluent investor, including Benjamin Blackwood himself.