"Whether the duke is truly dead or faking it, whether he had a chosen successor or not, today's chaos will be the ultimate test. Whichever direct descendant can quell this storm and turn the tide will rightfully be the true successor of the family!"
A calculating gleam passed through Olivia's eyes, "What do you think about Isabella?"
"Isabella?" Tilly was surprised by her direction, "You're planning to push her to the position of the Thorn Duchess?"
"Exactly." Olivia smiled, "She's of the direct lineage, right? And her talents are commendable, aren't they? Aside from Elias, that professor being a bit greedy and lazy, I think he's alright in other aspects."
"But the most important thing!" She suddenly added, "She's one of our own. With such a big power vacuum in the North, it's better if it stays in our hands."
