~Narrator’s~

“CUSS EMPIRE BUILT ON BLOOD & BETRAYAL,”

the headline screams across the front page of The Verity Pulse.

A high-resolution photo of the Cuss mansion stretches across the centerfold; twinkling gates, luscious travertine, shadows under the pillars. But the article underneath crushes the polished image.

Inside the article:

Behind the suits, the countless galas, and billion-dollar mergers lies a decaying dynasty. Internal sources confirm that Cuss Enterprises is currently being investigated for financial mismanagement, bribery, and intentional corporate sabotage.

Several anonymous employees allege manipulation of offshore accounts linked to close family members. Former assistant accountants recall being pressured to alter expense sheets. Staff turnover in the last two quarters...