"And Charlotte?" Arthur asked, curiosity lacing his tone.
"She masks her uncertainty well," Evolon replied, a hint of intrigue in its voice. "But the thought of stepping outside the family's direct sphere unsettles her.
The Panterra World Council wields immense influence, and she knows she'll be surrounded by rivals who will underestimate her. She'll have to decide: dismantle them from within or align with them for her own gain."
Arthur paused at a tall window, gazing out over the sprawling cityscape that glittered like a sea of stars. "She will dismantle them. She doesn't know it yet, but that's what I've chosen for her."
Evolon studied him intently before responding. "You've placed each of them in roles that could either elevate the Osborn name… or fracture it."
A faint smile tugged at Arthur's lips. "Control isn't about eliminating risk; it's about owning it."
