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"I heard the dirt on the Lynette family that came out before... So, since that day, Brittany and Prince Eltham have gotten pretty chummy."
"Alright, enough with the gossip, you guys looking to get into trouble?"
The murmurs slowly died down.
On the second-floor balcony.
"What do you think about the Lynette family marrying into royalty?" Elijah, always one for drama, turned to Isaac: "Not planning to reveal who you are and go head to head with the royal family?" Isaac caught the subtext: "Mr. Ulbricht, you should know where I stand, no need to prod."
He certainly couldn't just watch Brittany marry Eltham.
Nor could he reveal his identity now.
Not to mention, his partnership with Elijah wasn't over yet. Revealing his identity would only put Brittany in the spotlight.
Elijah chuckled softly, "I hear Prince Eltham is quite taken with Ms. Lynette, very proactive."
"So what?"
Brittany wasn't the kind to just fall for anyone who showed interest.
Isaac was confident; Brittany wouldn't give Eltham a second glance.
Elijah, with a smirk, was actually curious about who Brittany would choose.
One was her ex-husband, living incognito and penniless.
The other, a well-known, promising heir to the throne!
As they chatted.
A black stretch Lincoln pulled into view, the doorman stepping forward to open the door.
A young man and woman stepped out.
The man was strikingly handsome, the woman radiant and beautiful. Together, they were quite the sight. Elijah clicked his tongue, Isaac's face darkened.
...
"Let's go."
Eltham led Brittany into the gala, with countless eyes on them. Both were accustomed to the public gaze, unfazed by the attention. Eltham took Brittany upstairs, the queen awaited on the third floor. "Mother will be meeting us, she likes you, no need to be nervous." Brittany had met the queen before but still felt a bit wary.
"Okay."
Upon reaching the third floor, the queen stood up: "Ah, here you are." "Mother."
"Your Majesty."
Brittany and Eltham greeted her, Brittany naturally letting go of Eltham's arm.
"My dear, finally here."
The queen, seeing Brittany's compliance, was pleased: "Sit, let me have a good look at you."
Brittany sat, composed as ever.
The queen was fond of Brittany, her eyes full of admiration: "I've heard you're quite busy with work. I've prepared some health supplements for you, they'll be sent to the Lynette residence later." "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I'll take good care of myself."
Brittany was raised in Imperial City, a place without a royal family. Craneville, on the other hand, was ruled by royalty. Even if the queen seemed gentle, her innate aura of authority was undeniable. Brittany had experienced the queen's tactics and dared not show any sign of weakness.
Nor could she afford to go against her wishes.
At least, not for now.
Seeing Brittany so obedient, the queen grew even fonder: "Does Eltham treat you well?"
"Very well." Brittany paused: "Eltham is a remarkable person, talented and virtuous."
"That's good to hear."
The queen knew Brittany didn't yet have feelings for Eltham, but given time, with such an outstanding man, she might just fall for him. Brittany left early.
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