Claire's POV
"What?! Fiancée?!"
"Oh my god, how did that woman become the prince's fiancée? We haven't even heard of her!"
"Wasn't it said that Prince Louis has always loved Maria?"
"The prince must have lost his mind!"
"Maybe this woman put a spell on the prince, confusing his mind!"
Louis's public announcement of my new identity undoubtedly dropped like a bomb in the center of the ball. The hall, once filled with silence, erupted into murmurs and discussions. Countless eyes fell on me, countless gazes wandered between me and Louis, containing both shock and hidden jealousy.
But none of this could stop me from walking firmly toward Louis. Amidst the numerous suspicions and discussions, I smiled and placed my hand in Louis's outstretched palm, following his footsteps onto the stage.
Ignoring the noisy crowd below, Louis turned his head on the stage, and in his azure eyes, there was only my figure.
"Are you ready, my dear mate?"
"Yes, my dear fiancé."
We exchanged a smile, seeing the determination in each other's eyes. From this moment on, even if we had to face the world together, I would walk hand in hand with this man towards our destination.
Louis's POV
This was not the ideal moment I had envisioned to announce my engagement to Claire. But everything had happened so suddenly lately, my mother's accident, the loss of the token, as if someone was hindering Claire and me from coming together.
F.uck.
Watching the still chaotic crowd below, I couldn't help but curse inwardly, then tightly held onto Claire's fingers.
No one could separate me from this girl! No one!
As if sensing my emotional fluctuations, Claire quietly squeezed my fingers. She leaned closer to my side, still carrying the fragrance of grass as we walked across the lawn earlier. Miraculously, her touch completely calmed my anger and resentment.
Well, even though this wasn't the most suitable occasion I had envisioned to announce our engagement, I must show everyone my determination and love.
"Listen, I have something very important to announce." I cleared my throat and, amidst the audience's attention, raised Claire's hand high.
"Although you already understand what's happening right now, according to the rules of the royal family, I still have to announce it. I, Louis Buchan, the thirteenth heir of the royal family, hereby officially engage with Claire Miller Gambino today. From now on, you must respect and cherish Claire, just like you cherish your Lunas! Otherwise, Cathy Gambino's fate today will be your fate!"
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