They Regretted When I Took the Throne - Episode 8

Olivia unexpectedly cancels her engagement to Noah, revealing the decision was made two days ago by the elders. She bluntly dismisses Noah as useless and insists they are no longer connected. This shocks Noah and sparks tension between their families. Meanwhile, a man named Gregory, who has long liked Olivia, seizes the chance to propose, but she harshly rejects him, claiming he's beneath her. Noah tries to defend himself by promising to lead the Kirin Society profitably as its future director. The episode ends with a heated debate over Noah's competence and a challenge to his leadership that leaves the outcome uncertain.