DUKE FAMILY***
At the Duke's estate, it had been a week and the family had crumbled. Once capable of rivaling the top aristocratic houses, they were now on a steep decline. All their businesses had collapsed, they were penniless, drowning in debt. Even the Duke's mansion would've been seized, but because it was a Federation building, it still stood.
Just when it seemed all hope was lost, a servant burst in.
"Eldest Prince Caius is back!" he shouted.
In that moment, the lifeless eyes of everyone in the hall lit up.
"Let's go. Now!" the Duke jumped to his feet and rushed out headed straight for the royal family.
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At the Royal Family…
In the courtyard belonging to Caius, Lydia could be seen wandering and admiring the layout. That was when she sensed multiple auras approaching.
"Who's there?" Lydia whispered, her body tensed until the figures came into view.
Leading them was Caius, followed by his guards with Mai among them.
"Caius!" Lydia shouted.
