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Chapter 354
Chapter 354
At most, there were just a few young men and women and fewer elders in the inner hall. It would not be easy for outsiders to blend in. All of this was for the sake of Lucy's safety.
Soon, the ball came to an end.
It may have been a pleasant evening for some, but for others, it was an evening of sadness, boredom, or even jealousy.
The commoners satisfiedly left with their gifts, while the nobles bade their farewells.
Cillian dared not greet Lucy, so he simply bid farewell to Arthur and Juliana before leaving.
Lucy had actually noticed him long ago, but she said nothing as she watched him depart.
As night fell, Arthur and Juliana suggested that Lucy and Matthew stay in the palace for the night. They would send them back the next day. Since Lucy's bedroom was already neatly prepared, the couple agreed.
On the way back to Lucy's room, the maids presented Lucy with the seal and scroll of her fief, along with a box containing the crown and scepter.
Since everyone was tired, no one bothered to open the box. Meanwhile, Charlotte watched the couple leave with a knowing smile.
'Oh, Lucy. How I wish to see the look on your face when you open the box. When Mom and Dad find out that you didn't cherish the crown they gifted you and carelessly damaged it, I wonder how they'll feel?' Charlotte thought.
With a smug smile, Charlotte walked back to her own bedroom without looking back.
The next day, everyone enjoyed a rare sleep-in, skipping breakfast.
It was because of the alcohol they consumed last night that gave them hangovers. Even the helpers were given half a day off.
After they finally got up, the maids reported that there was a young couple outside the palace gates claiming to be friends of Lucy.
Friends? How dare those nobodies claim to be friends of Lucy? Those people must have seen Lucy at the ball last night and were now trying to take advantage of her. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org
Arthur furrowed his brows, wanting to dismiss them at first. However, as the helper approached the gate, Arthur stopped him. "Wait a minute. What do they look like?"
It was best to ask first. If they were truly Lucy's friends and he turned them away, Lucy would surely be upset.
"Your Majesty, both of them have
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Eastern features, and they've given us their names. They said that Princess Velda would definitely see them if she knew their names."
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Were they that confident?
Since the helper said so, Arthur waved his hand dismissively. "Very well. Go and seek Princess Velda's permission. If she wishes to see them, let them in."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The helper bowed and headed toward Lucy's bedroom. At that moment, Lucy was nestled in Matthew's arms, reading a novel. Upon hearing the helper's report, she immediately got up. ContentNôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.
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Matthew winced as he was bumped on the nose. He helplessly looked at Lucy's back, but Lucy was completely unaware.
She eagerly asked the helper, “Did she really say her name is Chelsea King?"
"Yes, Your Highness." The helper nodded to confirm.
Lucy excitedly exclaimed, "Q-Quickly, bring her in! Take her to my room!"
Chelsea! Chelsea was here to see her. Lucy had never doubted how smart her best friend was.
After receiving Lucy's letter, she must have guessed that it was her, so she followed the clues to find her!
"Matt, Chelsea got my letter! She's coming to see me! She's outside the palace gates right now. I'm so happy!"