Building The Strongest Family-Chapter 208: The Shockwaves

The debut of the Osborn Mega Commercial Plaza wasn’t just a ripple in the waters of urban development; it was a veritable tsunami, sweeping across every major digital platform.

As soon as Nathaniel finished his electrifying speech, the world was flooded with stunning videos of the futuristic skyline.

Drones, once mere spectators, transformed into aerial heralds, broadcasting 8K footage of this remarkable city-within-a-city to viewers worldwide.

Picture it: a suspended holographic blueprint, gracefully rotating in mid-air, its neon glow setting the stage as soft music wafted through the air.

But in boardrooms, parliaments, bunkers, and cozy living rooms around the globe, the ambiance was starkly different.

Here, there was no soundtrack—only a pregnant silence soon peppered with murmurs and powerful opinions erupting like fireworks.

In a glass-walled conference room on the 132nd floor of NexusCorp’s headquarters in Avalis, their CEO, Kress Wood, watched in disbelief.

He stood frozen before an enormous smartglass wall displaying Neo-Luminara’s skyline, his jaw clenched and his mind racing. "This... this isn’t just infrastructure," his colleague Damien murmured. "This is a statement."

Behind them, Kress’s executive board swiftly crunched numbers, pulling up valuation comparisons, tourism forecasts, and alarming market projections.

"Sir," one team member whispered, unease coloring his voice, "if Arthur Osborn’s vision succeeds... it could shift the epicenter of commerce. Neo-Luminara might outshine Avalis as the new financial capital."

Kress’s response was chilling. Without uttering a word, he knocked his wine glass off the table and stormed out, leaving a silence that spoke volumes.

Meanwhile, in Neo-Luminara, rival firms like Delven Enterprises, Morris Construction, and Helion Dynamics convened for emergency meetings that stretched into the night.

Some hailed the plaza’s brilliance, while others decried it as madness cloaked in AI glamour.

Yet, a shared truth hung in the air like dense fog: Arthur Osborn had completely rewritten the rules of the game.

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Inside the Neo-Luminara Parliament Chambers, Speaker Ren Orlan observed the broadcast with a discerning gaze.

His fingers steepled beneath his chin as council members buzzed with realization.

"This is a private citizen," one exclaimed softly, "who just created what used to take entire governments decades. And what’s more unbelievable is that he did it in just one year."

"Not just created," another countered. "He built it with cutting-edge AI integration, eco-balance, security measures, vertical autonomy, and economic self-sufficiency."

Ren finally rose to his feet, his gaze locked onto the mesmerizing rotation of the Osborn Plaza projection.

"He just created a sovereign economy right in our capital," Ren murmured, urgency lacing his voice. "We must decide how to contain it... or risk being consumed by it."

Meanwhile, in other territories, like The Valian Federation, The Juno Empire, and the Western Empire, envoys scrambled to issue statements.

Some hailed Arthur’s vision as revolutionary, while others denounced it as "dangerously monopolistic." A few even covertly reached out, eager to stake their claim in the newly opened zones.

Social media erupted with fervor. On StreamZone, hashtags like #OsbornMiracle, #PlazaOfTheFuture, and #NeoLuminaraRising began trending across over 60 countries! Influencers who once scoffed at Billy Osborn’s downfall now posted hour-long analyses praising "Arthur’s Genius," rebranding their past criticisms as mere "tough love."

Content creators flooded the internet with detailed breakdowns of the plaza’s security blueprint, transit system, and integrated AI.

Tourism agencies quickly updated their global ads:"Visit Neo-Luminara: Home of the Plaza That Changed the World!"

Yet not everyone was singing praises. In the gritty alleys of Neo-Luminara’s slums, some residents felt a bitter irony gnawing at them.

"They spend trillions building a city for the rich," grumbled an old man to his neighbor. "But not a single unicred to fix the elevators in my block."

Still, hundreds of thousands lined up outside the commercial plaza on opening day, eyes wide and dreams fluttering in their hearts, eager not to be left behind.

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Deep beneath Neo-Luminara’s glimmering façade lay darker circles where power was traded in whispers and blood.

Arthur Osborn’s name was spoken with venom among members of The Black Lotus Syndicate, the long-time controllers of much of the construction black market, gathered in their underground data room.

Their leader, Mael Okkai, narrowed his eyes at AI-powered patrol footage circulating on private feeds.

"Do you see that?" he hissed. "No weaknesses... no corruption to exploit... no hands we can grease."

His second-in-command leaned against the wall with a grim shake of his head. "Osborn didn’t just build a fortress; he built a kingdom we weren’t invited into."

Others within the criminal underworld were already plotting; hacking groups like GhostNode attempted to breach the plaza’s systems, but so far every attempt had ended in immediate lockdown and trace-back.

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In marble-floored estates where old money gathered amidst antique silence, aristocratic families observed this development with equal parts admiration and trepidation.

The Bellamy Circle, House Valtor, and The King Consortium held private teas while summoning financial analysts for insight.

"The Osborns were meant to slip into obscurity," one patriarch murmured, his eyes glued to the flickering news screen. "Instead, they’ve completely transformed the architecture of power."

Whispers of old grudges floated through the air, while others speculated about strategic marriage alliances that could shape the future.

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Meanwhile, at the Osborn Family Estate, an air of triumph enveloped the garden.

Family members mingled joyfully, raising their glasses in celebration as laughter from children echoed like music against the backdrop of blooming flowers.

Groups of three and four played tag, their carefree shouts a stark contrast to the adults who sighed wistfully about how quickly time flies.

Just a year ago, this family teetered on the brink of bankruptcy; now they stood proudly at the pinnacle of Neo-Luminara’s elite.

Inside Arthur’s study, a different scene unfolded.

The soft glow of holograms illuminated his tired features as he focused intently on Evolon’s fractal face shimmering to life before him.

"Sir," it said gently. "The world is taking notice. The projected value of the plaza has skyrocketed by 1,300% since your press conference began."

Arthur smiled softly but looked weary from the weight of it all. "Where’s Billy now?" he asked quietly.

Evolon paused for a moment before responding: "Location: Sector 3. Status: Employed. Physical health: stable. Emotional metrics... unreadable."

Arthur turned towards the towering windows that framed a city alive with lights flickering like a heartbeat below him.

"Let him see what’s been built," he murmured thoughtfully. "Let him witness what a name can achieve."

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Even though the press conference had concluded and the commercial plaza had officially opened its gates, excitement continued to ripple through cyberspace like wildfire.

Neo-Luminara Daily Tribune: "Arthur Osborn Declares a New Era,The Plaza of Tomorrow Is Here."

Avalis Times: "Osborn Mega Plaza: Is This the Death Knell for Traditional Nation-State Economies?"

WeTheStreets (Alt News): "Billionaires Are Building Their Own Cities,And You’re Not Invited."

Silver Crescent Post: "Commercial, Cultural, and AI Utopia? Osborn Family Shocks the World!"

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In a dimly lit backroom at YoruMart, Billy sat transfixed by a holographic billboard replaying highlights from the conference on loop; his eyes sparkled with hope and relied.