Prologue: The Two Faces of Fortune
In the ancient kingdom of Elum, King Zuran the Magnificent rose to power with immense national wealth and global goodwill.
In modern-day Britain, 19-year-old Michael Carroll, a garbage man, won £10-million in the lottery and renamed himself “The Boss Mickey.”
Two men. Two eras. One story.
They both stood at the crossroads between blessing and responsibility. They both chose indulgence over intention. And they both remind us that wealth without wisdom is simply delayed poverty.
Zuran, the people's prince, was crowned during a time of national abundance. His name echoed across the land. He built marble towers, held lavish parades, and traveled the world with gold-plated entourages.
Meanwhile, in 2002 England, Michael Carroll was the underdog hero. The teenage garbage man who struck gold overnight. He bought mansions, fast cars, gold chains, and became the life of every party. They called him The Boss Mickey—his swagger undeniable.
But none of them built. None of them planted. They only plucked the fruits of wealth, thinking the tree would grow forever.





