His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 886

The room was filled with a palpable sense of shock, everyone's eyes wide and jaws dropped.

For most present, it was their first encounter with Princess Stella. Even in the most cordial of relationships, the notion of handing over a royal family's crown, a symbol of regal authority and heritage, was unheard of.

Marilla's cheeks flushed a deep shade of crimson, flustered and waving her hands in protest, not even daring to touch it.

"Your Highness, this is far too precious."

Thaddeus stepped forward, his voice gentle yet firm in refusal, "We appreciate

your kindness, Marilla is deeply honored. But please."

"Hmph! Who I choose to bestow my gifts upon is none of your concern!"

Stella, with her delicate and proud features, shot him a look of defiance. "Besides,

this is my royal prerogative. Who dares to object?!"

Thaddeus was at a loss for words.

He wondered if he was indeed aging.

Every word he spoke seemed to invite annoyance.

"What's with the princess act? The Middle Ages have been over for how many centuries now and it's not like she's some medieval duchess bestowing favors," Aviana muttered under her breath, her sarcasm skills fully activated.

"Aviana, please,"

Debby gently took her arm, her eyes soft and smiling, "King and Queen have only Princess Stella as their daughter. Naturally, she's been raised with all the love and indulgence in the world. A bit of spoiling is to be expected. But Princess Stella is truly kind-hearted and pure. Otherwise, she wouldn't have become friends with me, nor would she..."

Debby's meaningful glance drifted back, landing on Bennett, who stood tall and resolute behind the crowd, his gaze fixed on Marilla.

never left Stella, his eyes

pouted, her demeanor defiant yet endearing, "A gift once given, to take

contain their laughter, while

their first meeting. If they were to become closer, would she end up

and elegance. Even on her wedding day, she wore only a pure white veil adorned with intricate rose patterns, a labor of love from Nydia, who had spent a whole month embroidering it as

diamonds complementing the moonlit purity of her veil,

lips trembled slightly, barely able to

trying to say thank

Helgen. I know the journey to this day wasn't easy, that you've faced many hardships to find this happiness. But it's this kind of happiness that's truly precious, worth cherishing for

eyes brimmed with tears, "Being born a princess, everything was handed to me. But witnessing your love story made me, for

her emotions, Stella's gaze involuntarily drifted towards where Bennett had been

that spot was

bit of hope she had held in her heart scattered, leaving her feeling lost

bear the thought of it slipping

accompanied by her brother, rode off towards the church in

other relatives followed in luxurious limousines, forming a grand

a ride with Stella, sitting

the crown back," Evadne spoke with the authority and seriousness of an

and rebellious, found herself unable to act out in Evadne's presence, turning into a meek lamb as if

was a classic case

I?"

fear your parents would disapprove of you giving away a family heirloom as a wedding gift, potentially causing a diplomatic stir. You're the princess, accustomed to having your way without considering the consequences. But have you thought about the impact of your actions on others? Your whims could have serious repercussions, is

dejection and

gaze pierced through Stella's defenses, "You know I treat Marilla as my own sister. You went all out, hoping to win my favor and then have me

stammering, "Y-you knew it? Was I

melted at the princess's plight, comforting her, "Don't be so hard on yourself. I didn't say that. Besides, there's nothing wrong with trying to get closer to the one you love, as long as it doesn't cause harm. As long as you don't hurt

voice tinged with grievance, "I like Bennett. I really like him. I'd even give up being a princess