I Inherited Trillions, Now What?

The Pie Demonstration video wasn't just another viral clip—it was an explosion. The moment it hit the internet, it spread like wildfire. News channels picked it up, dissecting every second of it. Social media platforms flooded with reactions, debates, and endless reposts. The visuals—the stark, undeniable truth laid out in nothing but pie—made it impossible to ignore. A bar graph or spreadsheet wouldn't have had the same effect. But seeing it, slice by slice, plate by plate, in a form so simple yet devastatingly clear? That made it real.

It should have been just another momentary outrage, a topic that trended for a few hours before fading into obscurity. But that wasn't happening. This was different. The momentum wasn't slowing—it was growing. Discussions intensified. News anchors called in financial experts to break it down. Activists seized the moment, pushing for change. Heated debates erupted across media platforms, from prime-time television to the depths of internet forums.

And at the center of it all, one name echoed through every conversation, headline, and think piece. A name spoken with shock, disbelief, and, more often than not, fury.

Alexander Blackwell.

The richest man in the world. The man who, according to that single demonstration, held more wealth than 131 million Americans combined. The backlash was immediate. People demanded explanations. How could this be possible? How could one man have an entire pie to himself while millions had nothing?

What had started as a simple visual exercise had transformed into something else entirely—a reckoning.

And it was only just beginning.

CNN Newsroom – Breaking News

The studio was bathed in cool blue lighting, a sharp contrast to the heated discussions taking place across the country. The CNN Newsroom logo gleamed from the curved LED screen behind the sleek white desk, where two anchors sat with an air of urgency and professionalism. The ticker tape at the bottom of the screen scrolled rapidly, flashing BREAKING NEWS: NATIONAL UPROAR OVER VIRAL 'PIE VIDEO' in bold red letters.

Seated at the desk was Jonathan Pierce, a veteran journalist in his early 50s with neatly combed silver hair and sharp blue eyes. His tailored navy suit fit perfectly, his posture straight and commanding. Beside him sat Sophia Ramirez, an analytical and incisive journalist in her early 40s, with deep brown eyes and shoulder-length dark hair tucked behind her ears. Her burgundy blazer gave her an authoritative presence, matching her crisp white blouse.

Pierce straightened a stack of papers in front of him, his expression serious as he turned toward the camera.

"Right now, we're going to talk about the video that has everyone talking," he announced, his voice calm but weighted.

Sophia picked up seamlessly, turning slightly toward her co-anchor.

"Yes, Jonathan, we're talking about the 'Pie Video'—a viral demonstration that has sparked a national conversation about wealth in America." She gave a sharp nod as the production team switched the background screen to a still image from the now-infamous video.

Jonathan leaned in slightly, his brow furrowed.

"For some of you who haven't watched it yet, let's break it down. The 'Pie Video' visualizes the distribution of America's $150 trillion in total wealth. What we saw was nothing short of staggering: the top 20% of Americans hold nearly 90% of that wealth."

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Sophia didn't miss a beat.

"Not just that, Jonathan—what's really igniting outrage isn't just the top 1% owning nearly 40% of that wealth." She exhaled sharply, as if still in disbelief herself. "No, it's the fact that one man—yes, you heard me right—one single individual owns an entire pie to himself. He alone controls the same amount of wealth as the bottom 80% of Americans combined."

The camera cut to a live reaction feed showing the shocked expressions of everyday Americans, some rewatching the video on their phones, others in cafés debating the implications. The buzz in the country was undeniable.

Jonathan picked up the thread, his tone even sharper.

"And that man, of course, is none other than America's very own Alexander Blackwell—the man who inherited a fortune measured in the trillions." He let the words sit in the air for a moment, the gravity of the statement pressing down on the newsroom.

Sophia folded her hands together on the desk, turning fully to the camera.

"Right now, we're going to take a short break. But when we return, we'll be joined by leading financial experts, economists, and industry analysts to dissect this situation from every angle."

Jonathan nodded.

"That's right. We'll discuss the numbers, the implications, and most importantly—what this means for the future of wealth distribution in America. Stay with us."

The screen faded to black, the CNN logo appearing before a set of commercials rolled in.

But the conversation was far from over.

CNN SPECIAL REPORT – ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

The screen faded back in, but the setting had changed.

The newsroom was gone, replaced by a more intimate yet serious setting—a roundtable discussion studio with sleek, dark wood paneling, softly glowing lights, and a large LED screen behind them displaying a still image of the viral pie video. The CNN logo was subtly etched on the glass panels surrounding them.

Five individuals sat around the modern, circular table, each exuding authority and expertise. Papers, tablets, and research documents lay scattered across the surface, a sign of the heated discourse that was about to take place.

Before any official introductions could begin, the oldest-looking man at the table suddenly leaned forward, his deep, commanding voice cutting through the silence.

"The rich get richer. Tax the rich. Inequality."

His eyes, sharp and burning with intensity, stared directly into the camera. His gray hair was cropped short, his weathered face marked by years of academic and economic battles. His name was Dr. Howard Ellington, an 80-year-old Nobel Prize-winning economist whose groundbreaking research had shaped modern economic thought.

He continued, his voice rising with an urgency that could not be ignored.

"We have all heard these words time and time again. But now, we are faced with the undeniable, glaring truth." He gestured toward the screen, where the pie demonstration sat frozen in time—a haunting image of grotesque inequality.

"When will we, as a people, as humans, gain class consciousness? When will we gain empathy and rise above this relentless hoarding of resources?!" His voice cracked slightly, the weight of decades of unheeded warnings pressing down on him. "We are not simply looking at numbers on a screen anymore. We are staring at a system that is morally bankrupt."

A moment of silence filled the room. The air was thick with tension.

Then, one of the others at the table cleared his throat and took the floor.

"Alright, people. Let's ground this discussion."

The speaker was Dr. Marcus Langston, a 45-year-old African American financial analyst known for his sharp mind and no-nonsense approach. His crisp gray suit and gold-rimmed glasses added to his air of precision and intellect. He gestured around the table as he spoke.

"Today, we are here to analyze Alexander Blackwell—what it means for a single individual to have that level of wealth, and more importantly, how it is affecting the people." He turned to his left, signaling for the next person to speak.

Dr. Rebecca Klein, a progressive economist and author in her late 30s, adjusted her blonde ponytail and leaned forward. Her sharp green eyes burned with conviction as she looked at Marcus.

"Marcus, you've known me for years. You know where I stand on this." She tapped the table lightly. "I have always been vocal about my stance: billionaires should not exist. Period."

She looked around at the others before continuing.

"No one needs that much money, especially when we have millions who lack basic necessities. It's not about laziness—it's not about people 'not wanting to work.' That's a myth." She scoffed. "The only way someone reaches a billion dollars—let alone three trillion—is through exploitation. Either of people, or of the system."

She was about to continue when another voice interrupted.

"Hold on, Rebecca."

This time, it was Daniel Cho, a 50-year-old South Korean-American corporate strategist, dressed in a tailored navy suit. He was methodical, composed—a man who had spent decades advising Fortune 500 companies.

"I don't think we can place the blame entirely on billionaires." He adjusted his tie. "Like you said, the system is at fault. Most billionaires—Blackwell included—are where they are today because they created something of value. That's why they have their wealth." He tapped the table for emphasis. "The real problem is that the system fails to regulate them properly. It fails to tax them fairly. It fails to hold them accountable. That's the issue."

Before he could continue, another voice cut in.

"You all are missing the real point."

This time, it was Dr. Sofia Delgado, a 40-year-old Latin American historian and political scientist, dressed in a sleek black blazer. Her dark brown eyes scanned the group before she pointed toward the screen.

"Since this discussion started, all of you have been saying 'billionaire.' But let me remind you—we are not talking about a billionaire." She turned her sharp gaze to Rebecca.

"Rebecca, you said billionaires shouldn't exist. Well, what's your stance on trillionaires?"

The room fell silent for a split second before she continued.

"We are talking about someone whose wealth isn't just one trillion—it's three trillion. Three hundred times more than the average billionaire." She exhaled sharply. "This isn't just excessive wealth. This is power on a level never before seen in human history."

The debate erupted.

Dr. Langston raised his hands. "Let's be clear—if we're going to talk about hoarding, we have to talk about financial companies. And what does Alexander Blackwell run? A financial empire. He doesn't create. He extracts."

Dr. Cho shook his head. "You're painting this in absolutes. He's using money to invest, to move capital—"

Dr. Klein cut him off. "And what does that 'investment' actually do? Does it build houses for the poor? Does it improve infrastructure? No. It drains. It takes. It accumulates. That's the game."

Dr. Delgado sighed. "What you're proposing sounds dangerously close to class warfare."

Dr. Klein leaned in sharply. "No, class warfare is when one man controls more wealth than billions of people combined." She tapped the table for emphasis. "Class warfare is when the top 1% has nine slices of the pie and tells the rest of us to fight over crumbs."

The room was electric, each argument colliding like waves in a storm. But then—

A voice cut through the noise.

Deep. Powerful. Final.

Dr. Howard Ellington, the man who had started it all, finally spoke again.

"The rich get richer. Tax the rich. Pay inequality." His voice was slow, deliberate. "All issues we have discussed here. All issues that will never be solved by discussion alone."

He looked around at the table, then into the camera.

"We are standing at the final gates. Never in history has so much wealth been concentrated in the hands of so few—let alone in the hands of one man." He leaned forward. "We are at a stage where we must wake up. Not as economists. Not as politicians. But as individuals. As people. As Americans."

The screen faded to black.

Special shoutout to one of my longest readers, @Joke_tuase, who not only gifted me two golden tickets but also voted for Alexander, who, by the way, is about to hit 250K! Thank you all so much—I have faith we can do this, people!

And back to what I was saying—she also sent me a gift… a massage chair! My first gift of the month! 😭💖 Thank you so, so much! This chapter and the next one are dedicated to you. Much love! 🙌✨

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