Vivian's Rebellion

In the Kingsley Estate, the Kingsley family sat together at their dining table, eating their evening meal just like every other day. But tonight, the Duke, Cedric Kingsley, noticed something amongst his children.

Adrian moved his food around with his fork. Raven kept glancing at Luke's empty chair, while Vivan stabbed her food with force, her gaze on Adrian.

"What grievance stands between you all tonight?" Cedric asked, breaking the silence.

As sharp as a blade, Vivian looked at both siblings, trying to warn them not to speak. Yet, Adrian smiled and looked at Cedric, refusing to be silenced.

"Father, Luke has returned to the academy," Adrian said.

He said it intending to unleash his father's wrath, hoping to end Luke before he could claw his way back to prominence at the academy.

Cedric swallowed the bait. He was so outraged by what he had just heard that he dropped his cutlery and slammed his fist on the dining table.