Clara is falsely accused of poisoning Prince Ethan Quinn by her own family, who reveal they manipulated her as part of a larger scheme. The shocking twist comes when Ethan, presumed dead, reveals he is alive, turning the tables on the conspirators.Will Clara and Ethan uncover the true mastermind behind the poisoning plot?

Ethan Quinn confronts a poisoning attempt, revealing Clara's alleged involvement, leading to a tense standoff and accusations of betrayal.Will Ethan uncover the truth behind Clara's motives or is there more to the poisoning plot?

Clara reflects on a past assassination attempt on the Prince that was meant to frame her, while reminiscing about the peonies Ethan once sent her, hinting at unresolved feelings amidst political schemes.Will Clara and Ethan's past connection rekindle despite the deadly political games surrounding them?

Clara reminisces about the past when peonies, a symbol of delicate beauty and high cost, were denied to her by Lord Grant, only for Prince Ethan to send her a cart of them, highlighting their complex relationship and unspoken tensions.What secrets lie behind the peonies and the relationships they symbolize?

Empress Clara Grant faces a confrontation in the Imperial Garden when she is accused of theft for picking flowers without permission, leading to threats of severe punishment and a tense standoff involving royal authority.Will Clara's defiance lead to a dangerous escalation with the royals?

Tensions escalate as Princess Everjoy confronts Clara, the Empress, revealing her disdain and underestimating Ethan's capabilities. The situation takes a dangerous turn when Clara collapses, hinting at her incomplete recovery from scorpion venom, leaving Ethan and others in shock.Will Clara survive the venom's lingering effects, and how will Ethan respond to Princess Everjoy's threat?

Clara questions Ethan's motives for saving her, revealing the tension and unresolved feelings between them, while Ethan maintains his actions were solely to uphold royal dignity.Will Clara and Ethan's complicated past prevent them from trusting each other again?

Ethan is confronted with a dire ultimatum that threatens Clara's life unless he withdraws his troops, surrenders his command, marries Olivia, and severs all ties with Clara, revealing the depth of the emperor's manipulative game.Will Ethan comply with the emperor's demands to save Clara, or will he find another way to defy the game?

Ethan discovers Clara's chastity mark, revealing she never consummated her marriage, leading to a heated confrontation where Olivia demands justice for Ethan's loyalty to Clara, while the emperor reassures Olivia of her impending marriage to Ethan.Will Ethan's lingering feelings for Clara derail his forced marriage to Olivia?

Clara reveals her true motives for becoming Empress, shattering Ethan's belief that she was forced into the palace to save him, exposing a deeper personal ambition.Will Ethan uncover the real game Clara is playing as Empress?

Clara reveals her intention to poison Ethan, claiming she despises him and wants him to leave the capital, while their confrontation is witnessed by others, escalating tensions.Will Ethan uncover the truth behind Clara's harsh words and actions?

Clara, the empress, faces accusations from Olivia about Ethan Quinn's whereabouts, leading to a tense confrontation where past conflicts resurface and loyalties are tested.What will Ethan Quinn reveal in his sudden appearance?

Ethan is confronted by someone who claims to have seen him in the Empress's chambers, leading to a tense and accusatory exchange filled with confusion and threats.What secret is Ethan hiding about his presence in the Empress's chambers?

Ethan confronts the Empress about her association with Clara Grant, leading to a tense exchange where he is reminded of his promise to sever ties with Clara, hinting at deeper political and personal conflicts.Will Ethan keep his promise or risk everything for Clara?

Clara, the Empress, is questioned about her past with Prince Ethan as she recovers from an illness. Despite her fatigue, she insists on attending Ethan and Olivia's upcoming wedding, asserting her role as Empress. The Emperor, aware of her lingering feelings for Ethan, arranges a family banquet to ensure their final separation, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.Will Clara defy the Emperor's plans and confront her unresolved feelings for Ethan at the banquet?

As news spreads of Empress Clara's removal, the Emperor anticipates the reactions of Prince Ray and Prince Nathan's factions, who previously caused Wendy's death, and speculates on Ethan Quinn's response to Clara becoming the target of hatred.Will Ethan Quinn stand by Clara as she becomes the focus of the empire's wrath?

Nallen King visits with a shocking request for Clara Grant, revealing a plan to assassinate the heirs of Prince Ray and Prince Nathan at the upcoming family banquet, escalating tensions and conflict within the royal family.Will Clara comply with Nallen's deadly request or stand against the impending bloodshed?

Amidst concerns over the Emperor's true intentions and a staged rebellion to lure Ethan Quinn back to the Capital, Empress Clara faces public humiliation from a noblewoman questioning her family's rise to power, revealing deep-seated tensions within the court.Will Empress Clara's authority withstand the growing disdain from the nobility, and what will Ethan Quinn's return mean for the Emperor's hidden schemes?

At a royal banquet, tensions rise as rumors spread that Emperor plans to depose Empress Clara Grant, with Prince Ray's household scheming to humiliate her publicly to secure their position.Will Clara Grant manage to outmaneuver her enemies and retain her title as Empress?

At a royal banquet, tensions escalate as Clara Grant, the Empress, faces off against the royal consort and Princess Everjoy, revealing deep-seated rivalries and the fragile nature of court alliances.Will Clara's bold defiance lead to her downfall or prove her strength in the emperor's deadly game?