Focus on the present

"If it did, dare I ask?"

"They say shaved ice in winter makes it tastier."

At those words she watched as beads of sweat fell on Rhys face.

"It was a rich woman." At that the Lyn rummaged through her bag, before Rhys hurriedly added, "But a business partner of brothers. I remember my brother saying that he had an acquaintance here, so I met with them. We can't rely on Layla after all."

"I see. But Rhys, is that okay? To attend those sorts of gatherings? You have no intention of taking over right?"

Taking down her tyrant sister involves dealing with that fiance of hers. In other words, taking down the current King of the Rain Kingdom. 

Rhys' brother, at least the one they have found. They are currently trying to make him the new King of the Rain Kingdom.