**Chapter 18: Victoria's Downfall**

As the days passed, Victoria's plans to sabotage the royal family continued to unravel. Her attempts to manipulate Sally, Victor's ex-lover, had finally paid off, but not in the way she had hoped. Sally, tired of being used by Victoria, had finally gathered the courage to expose her true intentions. The palace was abuzz with the news of Victoria's betrayal. King, Religious, and their children were shocked and outraged by her actions. The once-loyal Sally had grown tired of Victoria's schemes and had decided to come clean about her involvement in the plot. The investigation into Victoria's actions had been ongoing for weeks, and finally, the evidence against her was enough to bring her to justice. King, determined to protect his family and his throne, had worked tirelessly with the authorities to bring Victoria's plans to light. Religious, who had always felt a sense of unease around Victoria, was relieved that the truth had finally come out. She had known that Victoria was not to be trusted, but she had never imagined the extent of her deceit. The day of Victoria's downfall had finally arrived. She stood before the king and his council, her face pale and her eyes sunken. The evidence against her was overwhelming, and she knew she had no escape. "You have been found guilty of treason and attempted sabotage against the royal family," King declared, his voice firm and authoritative. "You will be stripped of your title and your lands will be confiscated. You will spend the rest of your life in exile, far from the palace and the family you have tried to destroy." Victoria's face crumpled as she realized the gravity of her situation. She had underestimated the power of the royal family and the determination of King and Religious. As the guards led her away, Sally appeared, a mixture of guilt and relief on her face. "I'm sorry, Religious," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I was blinded by my love for Victor, and I let Victoria manipulate me. I promise to make amends and help bring her to justice." Religious looked at Sally with a mixture of sadness and compassion. "You did what you thought was right, Sally," she said. "But you must learn to forgive yourself and move on. The past is behind us now." With Victoria's downfall, the royal family could finally breathe a sigh of relief. They had faced many challenges, but in the end, justice had prevailed. King and Religious were overjoyed to see their family safe and sound once again. Their children, who had grown so close to each other, were relieved that the drama had finally come to an end. Ambrosia, the youngest, was the first to speak up. "I'm glad Victoria is gone," she said, her voice firm. "She was always trying to hurt us." Her siblings nodded in agreement, and King smiled, his eyes proud of his little princess. As the family celebrated their victory, King couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. He had protected his family and his throne, and he had done it with dignity and strength. Religious smiled, her eyes shining with happiness. "We've been through so much, but in the end, we've come out stronger," she said. The royal family had faced many challenges, but they had always come out on top. And as they looked to the future, they knew that they would face whatever challenges came their way, together and as one. The palace was filled with laughter and music once again, and the royal family was at peace, knowing that they had finally overcome the obstacles that had threatened to tear them apart. King and Religious looked at each other, their love and appreciation for each other growing stronger with each passing day. They knew that they still had challenges ahead of them, but they were ready to face them together, as a family. And as they celebrated their victory, Ambrosia's voice rang out, clear and sweet, filling the palace with joy and music. She was the shining star of the family, and her love for singing and dancing had brought them all closer together. The royal family's story was far from over, but for now, they could bask in the glory of their triumph. They had faced adversity and come out on top, their bond stronger than ever. As they looked to the future, they knew that they would face many more challenges, but they were ready. They were a family united, and nothing could ever tear them apart.