Chapter 20: The Fractured Crown (Teaser)
The storm brews within the walls of the Ainsley estate, where secrets and bloodlines collide in a deadly game for power. As Reginald Lioré steps into the study, the tension is palpable, thick with old resentments and unspoken threats. Vivienne and Evelyn stand united, their resolve unshakable, while Reginald clings to a crumbling legacy.
Evangeline's existence, hidden for years, threatens to unravel everything. Her claim to the Lioré name is not just a political move—it's a declaration of war. With every word, the ground beneath Reginald shifts, and the fragile power he's held over the family begins to slip away. But in the shadows, an unseen force rises, one that could tear apart not just the Lioré dynasty—but the future itself.
The question is no longer who holds the crown, but who is willing to burn everything down to keep it.
In the end, bloodlines don't just endure—they redefine everything.