The Cold Crown of Winterbourne

Synopsis

Winterbourne Manor was hosting a grand welcome banquet for the true heiress, with every noble from the Royal Capital in attendance. But the one standing in the center, receiving all the blessings, was the fake heiress, adorned in jewels and finery. When someone asked why the host of the banquet hadn't appeared yet, Helena, Duchess of Winterbourne, smiled and explained, "My daughter has been rather unruly. She's still in the dungeon reflecting on her mistakes." She ordered the butler to fetch her from the dungeon. "Your Grace, Lady Elara is dead," the butler reported. The whole family was furious, thinking she was pretending to be dead again to stir up trouble. That was until the Royal Emissary opened the dungeon door in front of everyone, and Elara's body was shown to all the nobles.