Alex prepares a simple dish for Crystal, the aroma of warm spices filling the cozy kitchen. The sound of sizzling vegetables is the only noise until they both sit down to eat and turn on the television. The news flashes on the screen, and a stern reporter’s voice fills the room.“Colonel Kevin attempted to escape with twenty of his soldiers on an aircraft, but the military intercepted and shot down the plane, resulting in a fatal crash in the mountainous area.” The screen displays dramatic footage of the aircraft being struck by two missiles, plummeting towards the rugged terrain below, a fiery explosion marking the end.Crystal's hand freezes mid-air, her fork hovering over her plate as the next segment comes on. “Lily White, Jasmine White, and Rosemary White, owners of Clean Water Company, have been arrested. Authorities reveal their connection with Colonel Kevin and the Gavin family.” The screen cuts to the three women, handcuffed, being pushed into police cars, their faces pale un

Meanwhile, in a luxurious penthouse, Ava is glued to her computer screen, her eyes scanning the fluctuating numbers as the stock market reacts to Peter Gavin’s death.The chaos in the market presents an opportunity for massive profit, and she’s ready to capitalize on it. The room is dimly lit, the only light coming from the glow of the monitor reflecting off her intense expression.“Ava!” Eva suddenly bursts into the room, her face pale with urgency. “Bad news—Alex has been arrested by the police.”“What?” Ava’s eyes widen in shock, her focus immediately shifting from the market to the unexpected news.“He’s with Crystal Gavin,” Eva continues, her voice shaky. “And you won’t believe it, the news says he’s her husband.”“What?” Ava is taken aback, her mind racing. “Impossible!”“Why impossible?” Eva asks, confusion written on her face.“He was divorced by Lily White! He’s supposed to be clean, without any attachments. I checked his identity myself. He’s supposed to be mine!” Ava stands

From the front office, about twenty military special forces men stormed in, each armed with heavy weapons. Their presence was deadly, their aura filled with lethal intent.The crowd of people parted like the Red Sea as a gorgeous, alluring woman walked into the room with a serious face.“I warn you, lower your weapons now, or you will face the consequences,” Lavinia on military office uniform coldly commanded. The twenty elite soldiers, each a member of the Royal Empire's special guard, aimed their guns at the police.The police glanced at the special forces, recognizing their authority. These were the chosen ones, far above their pay grade. Some of the officers quickly dropped their weapons in surrender.Yet, a few stubbornly kept their guns raised, defiant. Within three seconds, the soldiers moved with lightning speed.Anyone who still held a gun aimed at them found their hands shot, and then the soldiers struck them down with the back of their weapon, sending them crashing to the g

His eyes scanned the crowd. These were ex-Aslan nobility, people who had always looked down on commoners. They still clung to the old ways, even maintaining a slaver system in this so-called New Empire.‘It’s going to take a long time to change their habits,’ Alex thought, suppressing the frustration rising within him.Just then, the man stepped forward, his eyes locked on Crystal. “Lady Crystal, I am Count Cross,” he announced, his gaze lingering on her as if she were a prize to be claimed. “It has been a very long time since I heard your name and saw your beauty. Will you give me the honor of a dance?”“I am sorry, Count Cross, but I am a married woman. Please show your respect to me and my husband,” Crystal said firmly, her voice carrying the weight of her dignity.“Oh,” Count Cross replied, raising his hand as if suddenly remembering something. His brown hair glinted under the chandelier lights as he smirked. “Respect for your husband, right. I almost forgot.”He turned and called

The case of Alex being hurt while protecting his wife from a noble spread like wildfire among the former citizens of Aslan.It quickly gained support from the commoners, many of whom had faced similar situations when the King was in power.The King always sided with the nobility, leaving the voices of the commoners unheard and ignored.Now, with the Empire firmly in control, and one of its military soldiers being assaulted by a noble while trying to protect his own wife from humiliation, the ex-Aslan people found a reason to be brave.They launched protests, demanding the eradication of noble privileges and the implementation of equal laws for everyone.The nobility, desperate to maintain their power, started exerting political influence on the King. Their faction shouted, "If King Christopher dares to side with the commoners and strips us of our power, we will gather our forces and drive the entire Empire out!"On the other side, the commoners chanted in unison, "It is our time to fo