The Shadow Empress

Elara Sullivan, as Nadia Yates, seeks revenge. She collaborates with Crown Prince Ian Pendleton to expose the Chancellor and help Ian vie for the throne. Ian discovers Nadia's true identity. Nadia becomes Consort Aura. After the Chancellor is overthrown, Nadia uses Ian to eliminate Consort Qi and Colin Pendleton, exposing the Emperor's crimes and ending his life. Ian sacrifices himself for Nadia, who ascends the throne as empress. Later, Nadia sees an apparition of Ian.