Chapter 1469 Paying Tribute

He chuckled softly. Could he admit that he was quite pleased to see those marks on her?

"Well, you can show them to your sister when you see her later," he suggested, leaving Olivia speechless. What a shameless man!

Although Eugene and Olivia were not particularly fond of attending social gatherings, they both dressed up for the evening event.

Alice intentionally wanted to introduce them to her subjects to present Olivia as the Crown Princess of Eurosia and highlight Eugene's distinguished title as the prince consort, which carried weight wherever he went.

Perhaps initially, people had some reservations about Olivia and Eugene, but once they learned of their identities, there was a significant change in attitude. They no longer looked like outsiders or thieves; instead, they exuded an air of sophistication, and everyone felt that they were a well-matched couple.

The banquet was grand and lasted for two hours before concluding.


A few days later, Olivia accompanied Alice to pay tribute to Queen Blanchett.

While Olivia's mother had indeed lost her at one point, causing her considerable hardship, Olivia understood her mother's actions. When she particularly heard that her mother had classified the necklace around her neck as a hereditary item in her desperate search for her, Olivia realized the depth of her mother's concern.

If it weren't for the dire circumstances, her mother would never have left her behind. Olivia felt fortunate.

After a complex ceremony, Alice left with her Cabinet Consuls, knowing that Olivia had much to say and wanting to give her sister and her mother some alone time.

Once they were alone, Olivia gazed at the gentle image of Queen Blanchett for a while, silent.

In truth, she had a lot to say, but when the time came to speak, she didn't know where to start.

Eugene noticed her hesitation and took the initiative. "I'll be nearby if you need me," he said before moving a little farther away, still within visible range but out of earshot.

Olivia didn't intend for Eugene to leave, but his distance did make her feel more comfortable.

She looked at the portrait of Queen Blanchett and smiled. "Can I call you 'Mom?' That's how we address mothers in our country. It feels warm and familiar. The man who just left is my husband, and we have four sons. Well, there's one more on the way…"

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