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Chapter 23 - Chapter 3: Unraveling the Web

The moon was high in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the silent streets of Elaris. Victor's headquarters buzzed with quiet anticipation. Tonight was the night when everything would begin to shift, and the grand design Victor had set into motion would truly start to bear fruit. The slow unraveling of Dominic Wylde's empire was in full swing, but Victor knew the real fun was just getting started.

Seated at his command center, Victor's fingers glided across the tablet, examining every piece of data that had been collected on Dominic. The son of luck had been groomed for success from a young age, protected by both wealth and charm, his life a series of fortunate events that others could only dream of. But like every tower built on sand, it was only a matter of time before it all came crumbling down.

Victor's eyes flicked to the side as **Livia** entered the room, her bare feet barely making a sound against the polished floor. She wore a silk gown that clung to her curves, her raven hair flowing freely down her back. Her lips curled into a playful smile as she approached Victor, placing a hand on his shoulder.

"Everything is in place," she purred, her voice dripping with satisfaction. "Dominic's closest allies are starting to question his leadership. It won't be long before they turn on him."

Victor grinned, leaning back in his chair. "Good. That's how you start the fire. Let them doubt. Let them hesitate. And when the time comes, we'll fan the flames."

Livia leaned in closer, her breath hot against his ear. "You could take him down with a single strike, Victor. Why drag it out?"

Victor's laughter was soft but full of menace. "Because, my dear, taking him down is only part of the game. What's the point of victory if it doesn't come with a little suffering? No, I want to break him slowly. Piece by piece."

Livia's smile widened, her fingers trailing down his chest. She understood. She always did.

Victor stood abruptly, shrugging off Livia's touch as he moved toward the large window that overlooked the city. "Elaris has no idea what's coming," he mused, his eyes reflecting the distant lights. "This is only the beginning."

In a dimly lit alley on the outskirts of the city, **Seraphina** worked her magic. The once-pure priestess had long since cast aside her morals, devoting herself entirely to Victor's cause. Tonight, her target was a key player in Dominic's circle—**Oliver**, a business tycoon who had stood by Dominic's side for years.

Seraphina had spent the last few weeks weaving her web around Oliver, using every tool at her disposal to plant seeds of doubt. Her beauty and charm had been irresistible, and now, Oliver found himself in her arms, completely oblivious to the trap he had fallen into.

"I just don't know if I can trust him anymore," Oliver muttered, his head resting in Seraphina's lap as she gently stroked his hair. "Dominic's been making some strange decisions lately, and I don't know if he's thinking straight."

Seraphina's voice was soothing, like honey dripping from her lips. "You're not the only one who feels that way. I've heard others are starting to question his judgment as well."

Oliver sighed, his brow furrowing. "But what can I do? I've been loyal to him for years."

Seraphina leaned down, her lips brushing his ear. "Sometimes loyalty can blind us to the truth. Maybe it's time for a change in leadership."

Oliver looked up at her, his eyes filled with uncertainty. "You think so?"

Seraphina smiled, her fingers tracing circles on his chest. "I know so. And when the time comes, you'll know what to do."

Oliver nodded slowly, his mind already beginning to turn. Seraphina had done her job perfectly. The cracks in Dominic's empire were growing, and soon enough, they would shatter.

Back at his headquarters, Victor watched the surveillance footage of Seraphina's interaction with Oliver. Everything was going according to plan. Dominic's inner circle was crumbling, and soon, the man himself would be left with nothing.

Victor's smirk widened as he turned his attention to the next phase of his plan. It wasn't enough to destroy Dominic's support. He needed to tarnish the man's image beyond repair, to make the public see him as the villain, to strip him of everything he held dear.

"Livia," Victor called out, his voice sharp.

Livia appeared by his side in an instant, her eyes glinting with curiosity. "Yes?"

"It's time to release the footage."

Livia's grin was wicked. "Consider it done."

The next morning, the city of Elaris was in chaos. Screens across the city lit up with images of Dominic Wylde, caught in compromising situations that had been carefully fabricated by Victor's team. The footage showed Dominic making deals with criminals, engaging in shady backroom negotiations, and betraying his closest allies.

The public was outraged. Dominic's carefully crafted image as a hero of the people was shattered in an instant, and his allies were quick to distance themselves from him. Protests broke out in the streets, and Dominic's approval rating plummeted overnight.

Victor watched it all unfold with a satisfied smirk. The son of luck had been toppled, and now, it was only a matter of time before he was completely destroyed.

But Victor wasn't done yet.

He leaned back in his chair, his mind already racing with ideas for the next phase of his plan. There were still other sons of luck to deal with, and each one would fall just as easily as Dominic. But for now, he would enjoy the chaos he had created.

As Victor sipped his drink, Livia and Seraphina stood by his side, their loyalty to him unwavering. Together, they would continue to manipulate and disrupt, reshaping the world to suit Victor's vision of chaos and control.

And the best part? The people of Elaris had no idea that their lives were nothing more than pawns in Victor's twisted game.