The True Heiress: Legend Mode novel Chapter 136

"Yes. The current head of the Obsidian Court is officially Lucia Corbett, and she's the one who attends public events with her forces.

But Juno's faction is exactly what you see today—Morgan and the others. They are the loyal inner circle who built everything from the ground up alongside Juno, fighting through hell to get where they are.

The Obsidian Court wouldn't exist today without her."

"Don't the two factions clash internally?" Sebastian asked earnestly.

"That's what you don't get. Publicly, Lucia holds the power, but the real authority remains in Juno's hands. Lucia's forces can be mobilized by Juno, but Juno's forces only answer to Juno.

So Lucia has the ambition but not the guts. She puts up a fight in the shadows, but Juno always beats her back down. Honestly, if the Obsidian Court ever faced real danger, Juno wouldn't sit back and watch.

For now, with the Elder Faction holding the line, no one dares cause trouble."

Sebastian's mind spun wildly, unable to calm down after hearing all this.

The elder took a sip of his drink. "But there's a rumor that Juno is already dead."

Sebastian frowned. "Dead?"

"Who knows if it's true."

The elder's friend rolled his eyes. "How could someone that powerful die in her prime?"

"It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to block an arrow in the dark. Who can ever say for sure?"

The entire floor was loud and chaotic. Juno was just about to step out for some fresh air when she saw Chuck Yates strolling into the room.

She turned to glare at Morgan. "Didn't I tell you to block him?"

Morgan looked entirely innocent. "I did block Miles."

Juno praised him with a dangerously unreadable expression. "Great job."

Chuck was an exceptional existence no matter where you put him, so his arrival naturally commanded attention.

"Which family's heir is that? Go find out, I need his number!"

"He's so handsome!"

It had been a long time since Rhiannon had crossed paths with Chuck. The man who had nearly faded from her memory suddenly reappeared.

The vivid memory of him slammed back into her mind.

"Why is it Juno again?"

"Get me Juno's number after this. I've got my eye on one of the guys at her table."

Because she was standing, Juno had a clear view of the entire hall.

Including the look of pure, murderous rage on Rhiannon's face.

Tsk, absolutely furious.

Matilda patted Rhiannon's hand. "Which one caught your eye? Tell Grandma, I'll help you."

Rhiannon didn't hesitate. "Chuck."

Matilda knew of him and rejected the idea instantly. "Not him."

Rhiannon looked confused. "Why?"

Matilda didn't bother lowering her voice, so even Juno heard her loud and clear.

"He's an illegitimate child."