Cassiopeia had had enough of the rumors spreading throughout the empire. She needed to lie low for now. Without telling Hera and Lin, Cassiopeia made her way to the Enchantress's palace, hoping to find the answer she sought. As she approached the palace gates, she heard a group of women laughing and gossiping. She recognized their voices, and her heart sank.
"It's just a matter of time before she loses everything," one of them said, her voice full of glee. "She's such a fool to think that His Imperial Highness would stay with her."
Another woman laughed. "Yes, and have you seen Princess Croasia? She's stunning. I don't blame His Imperial Highness for choosing her over Cassiopeia."
Cassiopeia felt a surge of anger at their words. How dare they talk about her like that? She gritted her te
