It wasn't only the kings and nobles who had taken an interest in Elizabeth.
On the evening before the coronation, the grand banquet hall of Crassus was filling with nobles and envoys from every corner of the continent. Flames danced atop tall candlesticks, casting golden shadows under the glow of magnificent chandeliers. Beautiful melodies filled the air, blending with the rich aroma of wine. Magical lights shimmered from every direction, but the true star of the ball was none other than Elizabeth.
Princess Astrid and Michael had deliberately put her in the spotlight—but of course, none of it would have mattered if Elizabeth herself lacked charm. It was her own allure that made such efforts effective.
