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.

you might have guessed," the queen continued. "Next month, we'll celebrate the engagement of Eltham and

of excitement

royal family, Miss Lynette will continue her career, aside from her royal

career to serve the crown. But Brittany was being given a chance to continue her work,

words, the queen had settled the

Eltham, now the center of attention, received a mix

excused herself, claiming to

her to the door of the

"Alright."

leave,

well-appointed. She kicked off her heels, the carpet soft under her feet. Her

a staggering four inches, had been torture for hours, leaving her

So, she sat on the edge of the bed, her ankle throbbing painfully.

wasn't Eltham at the

ankle, concern flashing in

taken aback. "How did you

he heard the