The Bait and the Trap
Serena is summoned by the elders and Lady Susan, who claim her father is recovering and the household is under their control. They pressure her to go to the ancestral shrine under the guise of Lady Susan's ailment, but when Serena refuses, they reveal their true plan: to return her mother's memorial tablet to the shrine in exchange for cooperation.Will Serena fall for their manipulative offer, or will she uncover a deeper conspiracy?
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