Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2072

As Shannon's words faded away, everyone's expressions shifted. They couldn't believe their ears.

What had she just said? Had she just accused Solvanna, the only acknowledged daughter of the Ignis family, the only one who'd received the phoenix's answer in a hundred years, and quite possibly the future queen, of stealing fifteen years of food?

Who would dare believe such a thing?

Fenric instantly exploded in anger. He pointed at Shannon and shouted, "How dare you speak to Solvie like that! Why would she need to steal food from our kitchens like you?"

Completely unfazed, Shannon responded to his retorts, "Oh? She's lived under the name of the Ignis family's daughter for 15 years, occupying a place not hers to take. How has she not stolen everything she'd eaten, worn, or used?"

Shannon had barely finished speaking when Solvanna's expression distorted briefly. Then, she swiftly lowered her head with a look of shame.

The matrons and maids attending nearby all bowed their heads in disbelief as if they wished they hadn't heard what they had.

Though it was the truth that Serelith was the trueborn daughter of the Ignis family, to have it so brazenly declared left everyone shaken.

Elysia, who'd been silently watching all this while, struck the table and thundered. "Impudence! It was my order to have Solvie remain within the Ignis family as our daughter! Do you now seek to challenge my judgment?"

Though Shannon wasn't fond of verbal fights, the question was so pointed, and she offered a serious answer. "Oh, so you've just realized?"

There was obvious sincerity in her tone, and coupled with that piercing gaze, one could not help but hear the unspoken words left lingering in the air. "So, you're not blind then."

Fenric couldn't bear to see Solvanna suffer. Now, hearing such boldness directed at Elysia, he stepped forward in an attempt to impose his height and presence.

"Blood or no blood, it is the Ignis family's acknowledgement that makes you legitimate. You're nothing without it.