Chapter 167

Six months had passed since Aslan lost the war to the Archlion Empire, leading to its reformation as the New Empire.

Vancouver now stood as the capital city of this transformed nation. In this bustling city resided Baron Ashworth.

Alex found himself in the grand hall of the Ashworth mansion, standing beside Crystal Ashworth as they attended the 75th birthday celebration of the old Baroness, Lady Ashworth.

The hall was adorned with antique chandeliers, their warm light casting a golden hue across the room. The scent of aged wood and vintage perfume filled the air, a nostalgic reminder of the grandeur that once was.

Half a year ago, Crystal had received an urgent call from her mother, Tanya Ashworth, summoning her back to Vancouver. Tanya was once the wife of Peter Gavin, a top artist in Aslan.

However, ten years after giving birth to Crystal, a scandal involving Tanya and an actor led to a bitter divorce.

After the scandal, Tanya retreated to the Ashworth mansion, severing all ties wit