April 11, 2026. Friday morning broke over Atlanta with a rare clarity—sky blue and sharp, sunlight slicing through the condo windows like a blade. David woke at 6:03 a.m. to Elena's slow breathing against his chest, her leg draped over his thigh, hand resting on his stomach. The sheets were still tangled from last night's one-on-one—slow, deep missionary that ended with her whispering "I'm yours forever" as he filled her again. No rush. No rotation. Just Elena—his first, his anchor.
The Codex panel glowed softly:
[Empire Metrics – Morning Snapshot]
Assets Under Codex Control: $3.92M (+$240k from hedge-slice advisory fee accrual + $180k insurance policy close routed by Sophia).
Projected Annual Cash Flow: $1.84M (post-hedge 2.5% fee locked; Rebecca condo projected $68k annual rental yield if flipped to income).
Beta Tax Yield (last 7 days): $428,900 (Brian's panic referrals + Victoria's pitch-deck insertion opening investor side doors).
