Black Gold Ledger: The Fallen Vintner's Revenge
黑金档案
by Xnoval Originals · Historical · 100 chapters · complete series
Black Gold Ledger: The Fallen Vintner's Revenge is a Historical web novel by Xnoval Originals, with 100 chapters.
Synopsis
Kaspar, a disgraced vintner stripped of his royal birthright, hides in the shadows of the old world's wine cellars. When his family's secret ledger—the Black Gold Archives—surfaces, it holds the keys to toppling the political dynasty that destroyed his house. But the archive is a double-edged sword, coveted by Sofia, a cold-eyed EU audit chief who wants it for her own ends, and Marcus, a ruthless banker who will kill to keep its secrets buried. With Isabella, a proud winery heiress, as his only ally, Kaspar must decode the ledger's coded entries before his enemies rewrite history. Every page is a gamble; every name a weapon. In a game of royal succession and old money, only those who control the past can seize the crown.
落魄酒师凭家族黑金档案清算政敌，夺回王室继承权
Chapter 1: Return Journey Through Zurich's Snowy Night
Zurich's blizzard was a dull blade, slowly slicing through the silence of the winter night. The observation deck's railing groaned faintly in the cold wind; snow covered every footprint, leaving only the silhouette of Kaspar standing there. He stared hard at the deep red mark on the cliff's edge—the last trace his brother left before falling. The air was frozen at minus ten degrees, piercing cold, yet nowhere near the chill in his heart. Sirens drifted up from the valley depths, distant and unreal, as if from another world. A wave of dizziness hit him; consciousness began to slip away, and darkness surged in like a tide, swallowing him whole.
Dawn pierced the lead-gray clouds; the first sunlight struck the spires of Zurich's old town, refracting into cold gold. Kaspar hadn't rested. All night, in that cramped safe house, he'd been working through the logic of the dead-code on an open notebook. The seemingly random string wasn't random at all—it was a variant of the Vigenère cipher old-school bankers favored, the key hidden in the topographic map of where his brother fell seven days ago. When the last digit locked into place, he stared at the coordinates emerging on paper, his fingers trembling slightly.
Details
- Author
- Xnoval Originals
- Genre
- Historical
- Status
- Completed
- Chapters
- 100
- Length
- 1469146 words
- Updated
- Updated 2026-11-08
- Languages
- 简体中文, 繁體中文, English, Français
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Gold Ledger: The Fallen Vintner's Revenge complete?
Yes — Black Gold Ledger: The Fallen Vintner's Revenge is complete, and all 100 chapters are published.
Who wrote Black Gold Ledger: The Fallen Vintner's Revenge?
Black Gold Ledger: The Fallen Vintner's Revenge was written by Xnoval Originals.
How can I read Black Gold Ledger: The Fallen Vintner's Revenge?
You can read Black Gold Ledger: The Fallen Vintner's Revenge online on Xnoval. The first 3 chapters are free, and the book is available in 简体中文, 繁體中文, English, Français.