Young Bride in a Lightning Marriage: Never Tired of Mr. Leon's Love

Lucy tried her best to remain inconspicuous because she knew that the focus of today was on her brother. Upon seeing Athur and Juliana's arrival, Annabella curtsied.

"Your Majesties, I'm Annabella. I'm honored to be invited to the Royal Palace of Charleston. Thank you."

"You're welcome," replied Juliana gently before pushing Lucy forward.

"Annabella, this is Prince Theodore's sister, Lucy. You two should get to know each other."

Lucy did not know whether it was intentional, but Annabella had not thrown a look her way. Now that Juliana had pushed her forward, she had no choice but to go up to Annabella, lest she disappoint Juliana or embarrass her brother. "Hello, I'm Lucy. Nice to meet you."

Annabella was immediately struck by Lucy's appearance. She had heard rumors that the legitimate princess of Charleston was exceptionally beautiful and talented.

Although Lucy had been living among the people, the royal family's genes ran deep within her bones.

Even if she were to live in poverty one day, people would undoubtedly notice a distinct air about her.

meeting Lucy today, she realized that they

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others who surpassed her in beauty and

palace, Theodore would be affected by her in one way or another. However, Annabella wanted his focus to be solely on her, unaffected by anyone

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her malicious thoughts. However, she could sense from Annabella's dismissive demeanor that Annabella had already regarded her asan

why Annabella harbored such strong animosity toward her, but she

carried out her duties as a princess to avoid

marriages between the royal and noble families in Charleston. In the citizens' eyes, these unions were often seen as favors bestowed by the royal family upon the

the royal family's marriage partners were more frequently chosen from among

not intervene heavily in the marriage of their heirs as they upheld the principles of