And if the Royal Family, the pillar that held the entire kingdom together, couldn't present a united front, unrest would spread like wildfire across every territory.
The kingdom's enemies wouldn't even need to attack.
They would simply sit back and watch it tear itself apart from within.
Addison's gaze hardened.
Claire had calculated every step.
That was precisely why she'd chosen this moment, in front of every minister, Alpha, and elder, to reveal her lineage.
She wasn't introducing herself.
She was wrapping herself in the Royal Family's protection, daring anyone, especially Addison, to make a move against her.
Although Claire's lineage had been uncovered long ago, the Alpha King had immediately placed a gag order on the matter, forbidding anyone from spreading the truth. As a result, only those who had personally witnessed his younger brother reveal Claire's identity knew of her true heritage, while everyone else remained completely in the dark.
