The world had already witnessed unimaginable tributes.Nations had bowed. Fortune beyond measure had been surrendered.Yet, everyone knew— the most significant gifts were yet to come.
For now, it was time for Anastasia's parents to bestow their gifts.
Lucian Vasiliev, the richest man alive, stepped forward.
The moment he did, the entire hall fell silent.
Every billionaire, every royal, every ruler present lowered their gaze.Because in this world, Lucian Vasiliev stood at the very top.
His golden-blonde hair shimmered beneath the lights, and his ice-blue eyes, so similar to Anastasia's, swept over the audience with quiet power.
Then, he turned to his daughter.
"Anastasia," he said, his deep voice echoing through the grand hall.
"You were born to rule. And so, my gift to you is a kingdom of your own."
Gasps filled the room.
The giant screens in the hall flickered, revealing a sprawling island nation.
💬 "Wait… is that…?"
💬 "He's giving her an entire country?!"
💬 "No… not just any country. That's a strategic island positioned between three continents. That land is invaluable!"
The screen zoomed in, displaying state-of-the-art cities, a palace even more extravagant than the one they stood in, and resources worth trillions.
Lucian smiled slightly.
"From this day forward, this land belongs to you. You may rule it as you see fit."
He then turned to the world, his smile fading.
And in that moment—Lucian Vasiliev decided to remind the world of something.
"But before we move on… I have something to say."
The air grew tense.
And then, with a quiet authority that could not be denied, Lucian revealed a truth that shook the world to its core.