Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable
That single sentence froze the air in the room.
To outsiders, Albus had always been known for fairness and discipline. After decades in power, he had never shown favoritism. Yet now his most valued granddaughter stood before him and called him unfair.
Albus paused. His expression did not change, but his presence grew heavier, edged with restrained authority. "So, you're still saying I'm wrong?"
The calmer he sounded, the more it revealed how tightly he held back his anger. No matter how accomplished Diana was, she was not yet in a position to confront him head-on.