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.

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

sent waves of excitement

family, Miss Lynette will continue her career, aside

the crown. But Brittany was being given a chance to continue her work, a privilege publicly declared by the queen herself. Piper's discomfort was palpable, her face a

few words, the queen had settled the matter

center of attention, received a mix of flattering and congratulatory

escape the crowd, Brittany excused herself, claiming to feel unwell, and headed upstairs

the lounge. "Rest up. I'll

"Alright."

leave,

under her feet. Her dress felt like a

been torture for hours, leaving her feet blistered

more ammunition. So, she sat on the edge of the bed, her ankle throbbing painfully. Eventually, there was a knock

wasn't Eltham at the

injured ankle, concern flashing in his eyes. "What happened to

aback. "How

he heard