The tension in the Renwick family household was so evident.

After the court's ruling, after Ciel’s bold appearance in front of the court and his triumphant reveal of Rex’s betrayal, the power dynamics had shifted dramatically.

Ciel had reclaimed his throne, and Roxanne had been acquitted of all charges.

For those who had plotted against them, it felt like an insurmountable defeat.

Derek, Reina, and Evelyn sat in the sprawling living room of the mansion, surrounded by an air of bitter disbelief.

They had heard the news from the media, from the reporters that had been clamoring for information ever since Ciel’s unexpected return.

The public was already buzzing with...