With Sebastian Frost now onboard, Kevin had a new perspective on the Shadow Consortium—one he hadn't expected. Over the course of the next few days, Frost began peeling back the layers of this mysterious organization, revealing just how deep their influence ran. The more Kevin learned, the more he realized this wasn't just a battle for financial dominance—it was a battle for global control.
The two men sat in a private suite in Monte Carlo, far from prying eyes, as Frost recounted his time within the consortium.
"They don't just control money," Frost said, his voice calm but carrying a weight of experience. "They control information. They know what the world needs before the world knows it. Governments think they're in charge, but the consortium is the puppet master pulling all the strings."
Kevin leaned forward, absorbing the details. "So, how do we bring them down?"
Frost smiled thinly. "You don't bring them down. You infiltrate. You find out who's at the top, you get close to them, and then—when the time is right—you strike. But you have to be smart about it. These aren't men who can be bought or scared off. They've survived centuries of power shifts. They've seen empires rise and fall. You need to make them believe you're one of them."
Kevin nodded, understanding the stakes. He wasn't just dealing with businessmen—he was dealing with an invisible empire that had shaped the course of history.
"I have an in," Frost continued. "They've been watching your rise for a while, but they've yet to figure out your secret. I can get you a seat at the table—if you're willing to take the risk."
Kevin's eyes gleamed with determination. "What kind of risk are we talking about?"
"They'll test you. They'll throw challenges your way, both in business and... other areas. You have to prove you're more than just another rich kid with a flashy empire. You have to prove you can play their game."
Kevin's grin was sharp. "I've never backed down from a challenge."
Frost leaned back, his expression unreadable. "Good. Because once you're in, there's no going back."