Sensing the weakness of a Noble House, its irreconcilable enemies—bitter rivals and even friends—make plans to seize the company, hoping to grab a fatter piece. An American runs a double game, holding talks with a longtime enemy of the Noble House. Friends and even members of Ian’s own family, wanting to profit, are ready to sell secrets—at any price, the higher the better. Events burst one after another at incredible speed: kidnappings, murders, financial schemes, clashes between families, betrayal, love, intrigue, natural disasters, and the relentless course of fate. The Noble House stands at the edge of a precipice. Only a miracle can save it…