Alina knew that normally naturally the right of the next Duke of Cindergarde should have gone to her big sister—but she had shown no interest in it, and with Adlet taking self-exile, that made Alina the next Duchess destined to rule the entire Eastern Land.
The realization settled on her like a crushing burden.
But now, as the truth began to dawn on her—that Adlet and her father were scheming something behind everyone's backs—she felt a sharp sting of betrayal pierce through her heart, her trust in her father fracturing.
'No matter what, I will find out what he and the father are planning,' thought Alina, a fierce determination lighting her eyes as she vowed to uncover the secrets behind Adlet.
After all, there was no way she could confront her father directly.
