The news piece wasn't lengthy; it simply announced that the old king, due to health issues, was about to abdicate, and Lucas Walker would officially ascend the throne.
After reading the news, a look of understanding surfaced in Phoebe's sparkling eyes.
No wonder!
Lillian would choose this moment to stir up trouble again—it was because Lucas Walker was on the verge of being crowned.
Phoebe had interacted with both Charli and Lillian in the past and naturally understood Lillian's modus operandi. She was nothing more than a minor pawn. The real threat to Ivana Bennett and Lucas Walker was the person pulling strings behind her.
Who could that person be?!
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The night passed quickly.
Early the next morning, Ivana Bennett, sensing something unusual, jolted awake.
She saw Lucas Walker already fully dressed, standing beside the bed, watching her and the two children.
Ivana pulled off the blanket to get up, but he pressed her shoulder back down.
