"If Prince Kaelan truly orchestrated everything himself and dragged our empire into such unnecessary turmoil, then he owes the Leon Empire an apology. If Emperor Alexander ordered it, then our court will have to reconsider how much trust we place in the southern empire. And if someone else manipulated both sides from the shadows…" She paused before finishing firmly. "Then Emperor Alexander deserves to know the truth."
Kiara listened quietly before letting out a slow sigh.
"It was Prince Kaelan. He indeed staged his own kidnapping."
Both Scarlett and General Light immediately looked toward her.
Kiara folded her arms.
"But the truth is much simpler than you're imagining."
Silence filled the office.
General Light frowned deeply.
Kiara continued before either of them could interrupt.
"He wasn't trying to humiliate the Leon Empire. He wasn't carrying out Emperor Alexander's orders either. He simply wanted to prevent a political marriage."
Scarlett stared at her in disbelief.
