The vast hall was drenched in silence, the emperor's fury pressing heavily on his family members. After a long time, he had finally stepped out of his chamber and called for every single one of the imperial family. To be precise, he had no choice but to. He couldn't stay still, not after what he heard.
Edgar's expression darkened with every passing second as he stared down at his eldest son. Easton stood in the center of the room. His unashamed demeanor further accelerated Edgar's anger.
Finally, he spoke up, "Explain yourself, Easton. What twisted impulse led you to marry her? A woman of no standing, no strategic value, and to make it worse, she is adopted—this is not just foolish; it is reckless. Have you learned nothing since I stripped you of your title?"
