Bloody Turmoil

The list of candidates for clan chief was finished. Next up was the compilation of the List of Rebel Suspects.

Now, no one fought over it. Nobody wanted to be handed over as a rebel suspect—that was a matter of life and death.

But this list was personally requested by Prince Alexander Hayes. If it wasn’t submitted, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Every branch of the Zhao family started calculating, glancing at each other with eyes full of scheming and vigilance.

Everyone fought fiercely for the position of clan chief, so each wanted to eliminate strong competitors and rise to the top.

But getting rid of a rival wasn’t that easy. They were all kin, equally matched; you couldn’t kill them, and they couldn’t easily get rid of you either.

So what was the quickest and simplest way to destroy a competitor?

It was to write their name on the List of Rebel Suspects!

This way, Prince Alexander could eliminate your rival for you. Your own hands stayed clean, your reputation remained intact, and your chances of becoming clan chief soared—a win-win!

And so, beneath the seemingly calm surface of the Zhao family, the creation of this second list was secretly stirring up a storm of blood and betrayal...