?


    "Only Matthew might have the answer to that," Hugh said, rubbing his chin and thinking hard.


    On the big screen, the grand duke continued to say, "Let''s all wish the queen a very happy birthday. And now, let''s wee today''s other star, Princess Velda!"


    The grand duke''s voice was full of excitement, and as he finished speaking, a beautiful, calming piano tune began to y.


    Everyone''s eyes were drawn to the staircase, but instead, two bright spotlights shone into the air.


    A grand swing, covered in blossoming branches and giant golden feathers, gently floated down.


    On it stood two figures in their finest attire, Theodore and Lucy.


    Feathers from swans drifted down from above as Lucy, in a white princess gown and a golden crown, gazed upon the crowd.


    The light hit her face, making her shine like a star. The people watching could not help but gasp in awe.


    "Wow, is she a fairy? She''s so beautiful, I feel a little unworthy in her presence."


    "Princess Velda is the most noble and lovely princess in all of Charleston."


    "How can she be so gorgeous? It''s like a gift from the heavens to Charleston to have such a beautiful princess with us."


    Every guest praised Lucy''s beauty. Even the noble women who loved topare themselves felt no urge to do so in front of Lucy.


    The looks of wonder and thepliments made Charlotte burn with jealousy.


    Why did that woman''s coronation ceremony have to be so much more spectacr than hers, which was just a simple walk down the stairs?Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.


    ''This woman was basking in


    everyone''s adoration. How could Mom and Dad show such


    favoritism?! Lucy must be feeling so proud right now,'' Charlotte thought. Well, she would not stand for it!


    Fuming with envy, Charlotte watched as the swing made its graceful descent to the staircase.


    Theodore hopped off the swing first. Like a true knight, he bowed and offered his hand to help the princess down.


    Lucy''s smile was as sweet as candy as she took his hand and stepped down gracefully. Together, they gave a respectful bow to the king and queen. Lucy was not a bit scared, even with all eyes on her. She acted just like a princess should with her every word and move.


    On the big screen outside, there was a close-up of Lucy''s face for everyone to see.


    Chelsea and Hugh saw it clearly-it was definitely Lucy.


    el


    They joked that if it was not Lucy, they would do something silly like stand on their heads and eat pasta.


    However, deep down, they kind as


    expected it.


    of


    They were not too surprised this time. It felt like things were just as they should be. After all, Lucy looked so much like the queen and prince.


    "Chelsea, bet if I ever go broke, I


    could read fortunes for a living and still take care of you," Hugh said out of nowhere. Chelsea actually nodded as if it made perfect sense.


    "Really, Hugh. You must have a magic touch with words. How do they alwayse true?" she asked.


    They had only joked about Lucy being a princess, but seeing it for real in such a grand way felt a bit like a dream.


    "I don''t know if I have magic powers. Maybe we should ask my folks?" Hugh suggested.