Alan Ferrera, far from being Irene’s witness, was revealed as one of Christopher’s personal guards. He confirmed that Irene and her father, Duke Palcas, had been plotting to assassinate or frame Elianna as revenge for her unintentionally uncovering the Duke's criminal corruption through her research. The Bibliophile's Impact
Irene and her father were arrested for treason. In a grand gesture, Christopher ended all rumors of a sham marriage by publicly confirming his devotion. He revealed that his feelings were real, transforming Elianna’s world from a quiet library corner into a life where she was truly beloved by her prince and her kingdom. Mushikaburi-hime Episode 2
The tension reached a peak at the palace. While Elianna was preoccupied with archive-related tasks assigned by Alexei, Irene staged a dramatic fall down a set of stairs. She publicly accused Elianna of pushing her, claiming the court musician Alan Ferrera would testify to the assault. Elianna, confused and clutching a massive stack of paperwork, could only watch as a crowd gathered. The Prince’s Defense Alan Ferrera, far from being Irene’s witness, was