The Hidden Emperor

Cliff, overlord of Valoria’s Nine Realms, hides his identity and marries Serena, funding her entire family. Driven by vanity, Serena leaves him, and Cliff withdraws all support, ruining the Brooks family. Longtime admirer Lila Cooper sticks with him. When the arrogant Carter clan and four city nobles humiliate Cliff at a grand banquet, Cliff and Lila retaliate completely, eliminating all hostile nobles. Serena’s pleas for forgiveness fall on deaf ears, left to live in regret. Cliff unites with the loyal Lila to rule the Nine Realms.