The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

The banquet was in full swing when the queen made her grand entrance under the watchful eyes of the gathered crowd.

In an instant, the atmosphere electrified.

The queen was beloved in Craneville, and her presence only added to the fervor of the evening.

With a simple raise of her hand, the room fell into a respectful hush.

"I'm deeply grateful for your presence tonight," the queen began with a smile. "It's my pleasure to announce something very important on this occasion."

She gestured towards Brittany and Eltham. "Bri, Eltham, come here, will you?"

Brittany's nerves were on edge, her glance towards Eltham carried a silent plea for support.

Was the queen about to publicly announce their engagement?

Eltham, ever composed, offered his hand. "Let's go up together."

With a reluctant bite of her lip, Brittany linked her arm with his, stepping forward amidst barely concealed jealousy from Piper.

"Next month, we'll celebrate the engagement of Eltham and Miss Brittany. You're all

of excitement through the

royal family, Miss Lynette will continue her career, aside

a chance to continue her work, a privilege publicly declared by the queen herself. Piper's discomfort was

queen had settled the

of attention, received a mix of flattering and congratulatory

herself, claiming to feel unwell, and headed upstairs to

door of the lounge. "Rest up.

"Alright."

watching Eltham leave, Brittany

off her heels, the carpet soft under her feet.

inches, had been torture for hours,

which might give her detractors more ammunition. So, she sat on the edge of the bed, her ankle throbbing painfully. Eventually, there was a knock at the door. Assuming it was Eltham, Brittany

wasn't Eltham

immediately noticed her injured ankle, concern flashing in his eyes. "What happened to your

was taken aback. "How did you get

he heard