Bella's family was involved in smuggling, kidnapping and other illegal businesses. They ran it without any issues this year because Kaden's father helped them as well. However, Kaden became the new king and taking permission from him was an impossible thing. So, she wanted to be the queen as soon as possible.

Yuna broke the silence, blurted without meeting Bella's puppy eyes,

" I am sorry...."

Since it was her fault for accusing, she was ready to apologize to anyone. Apologizing doesn't justify defeat. It had a different meaning to her. Lucy wasn't going to let go of the matter so easily. She told her father through her clenched teeth,...