Clara Sterling's status was seized by sister Fiona Sterling. Sterling Manor forced Clara to marry Crown Prince Tobias Channing, who faked injury. Clara discovered Tobias unharmed; they harbored secret affection. Tobias punished Sterling Manor, uncovering their faction with Third Prince Channing. Emperor confiscated Sterling Manor's property, demoted heads. Fiona Sterling imprisoned, parents exiled. Tobias became Emperor, Clara Empress, had a son and daughter. Sterling Manor regretted.