Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 123

With everyone’s attention on her, Lana, the little princess, smiled proudly during Lucas” speech.

“Two years ago, we were both in Bartham, celebrating her birthday with her family. However, due to my job transler last year, we were separated by distance, spending more time apart than together. It caused my sittle princess a great deal of hardship. She left her family behind and flew to Covenford to spend her 24th birthday with me today.”

Lucas’ hand gradually moved upward, wrapping around Lana’s waist. Affection lilled his gaze, and his tone grew gentler as he said. “I hope you like everything I’ve prepared for you.”

As his words fell Lana burned her head to look at him.

“I really like it” she said softly.

The audience began to cheer, shouting. “Kiss her! Kiss her!”

Lucas himself, Blushing, Lucas laughed along with the

a while, he shook his head and said. Tm shy. Let’s skip

chorus of boos erupted from the audience, and someone even shouted, “Lucas! What kind of man

a wave of laughter.

here, it wouldn’t be appropriate,” he said, scratching his nose. Handing the microphone to Lana, he asked. “Is there anything

microphone and

everyone.” she said, her voice soft and sweet, perfectly complementing her cute doll-like

course…” She turned to Lucas. “The person I want to thank the

grin grew wider, and he laughed even louder. Without warning, Lana cupped Lucas’ face with both hands and tiptoed

table-pounding noises erupted in the venue due to Lana’s bold

her parents and teachers about not engaging in

strict upbringing, she would never have a romantic relationship in her entire life-she would end up in an arranged marriage just like she had when the