Royal Betrayal
The emperor confronts his mother, the empress dowager, about her blind trust in the deceitful alchemist and Fiona Faye, which nearly led to Amelia's death. He accuses her of failing to distinguish right from wrong and declares she will no longer have any involvement with Amelia or their unborn child, severing ties with his own mother.Will the empress dowager find a way to reconcile with her son, or will her actions lead to an irreparable rift in the royal family?
