176. Confronting Evergreen

Evergreen, inhabiting Astrid's body, smirked at Tyler, her eyes glinting with a wicked mix of seduction and power. The way she spun around, flaunting Astrid's form, showed that she reveled in the control she had.

"Isn't her body wonderful?" she asked, her voice smooth as silk. "Young, talented, an Angel bloodline, and, let's not forget, the crown princess-soon to be queen." She paused, twirling gracefully, making Astrid's beauty and elegance all the more striking.

Tyler's gaze remained cold, unflinching. "So, you manipulated your own son, the prime minister, the king, and even this entire country... just for Astrid's body?"

Evergreen laughed, a haunting melody. "Why wouldn't I? With Astrid's body, I can live eternally, rule unchallenged, and bathe in the luxury of being both adored and feared."