As he entered the massive lobby of the Yates Empire, the change in atmosphere was immediate and bone-chilling. Usually, the lobby was a place of noise and minor chaos. But now, there was a cold, clinical efficiency that felt heavy in the air. The staff moved with a terrifying level of purpose. There was no whispering, no standing around, and no wasted motion. As Richardson walked through the lobby, he noticed that every employee he passed stopped what they were doing and gave a deep, respectful bow. It wasn't the forced bow of a frightened servant, but the synchronized respect of a well-drilled army. The Yates name had been sanitized of all insubordination.Richardson walked straight to Lucas’ office, pushing the doors open without waiting. Lucas was sitting behind his desk, looking over a series of digital reports. The office felt like the center of a storm... quiet, but full of latent power."What brings you here today, Grandpa?" Lucas asked, his voice calm and steady.Richardson sa
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