The crowd froze, wide-eyed and baffled by the scene unraveling before them.
No one had ever seen the Grand Duke's fury unleashed, and as expected, it was a terrifying thing to witness. His temper wasn't just explosive—it was dangerous, a simmering fire that could scorch anyone caught too close.
In the manipulative world of politics, people generally strove to stay on Vyan's good side. With his esteemed title, immense wealth, and the emperor's favor, they were more than willing to support him, even if it meant turning a blind eye to the truth.
The blame could easily be shifted onto Robin, whose infamous temper and jealous accusations were nothing new. They had seen Robin throw accusations around like confetti before. He had publicly accused others of coveting his wife before, often retaliating in messy, dramatic spectacles.
But today, things were different. This time, Vyan was involved, and his icy calm unsettled even the most stoic onlookers.
