Chapter 726. The Game Isn’t Over Yet

Ravenscroft Manor.

The moment the servants reported that the Queen had been officially deposed, Maxwell’s father collapsed with a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. When Maxwell received the news, he could hardly believe it.

He had expected the royal announcement to be about the princess’s coronation or perhaps a celebration of her return. Instead, the King had dropped two bombshells—divorce and dethronement.

Why would Leif suddenly divorce his sister? Because she hadn’t returned to the palace? Or was he clearing the way for Kelly? Whatever the reason, this would devastate the Ravenscroft family. Without royal favor, their influence would shrink, and their rivals would circle like vultures.

He went straight to the palace and demanded an audience with the King.

Leif VI agreed, but forbade him to bring guards—only a single personal aide was allowed inside.

When Maxwell entered the royal study, his tone was sharp from the start. “Your Majes