Stolen Crown Princess (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 21

Ibelia had been utterly flustered since early morning. It was all because of the victory party to be held that evening.

The chaotic preparations showed no sign of easing up, even well past noon.

“Your Highness, how about this dress? I think this one looks the best.”

Pailin, bustling about, approached Ibelia with flushed cheeks, holding in her hands a vividly red gown that was clearly extravagant at first glance.

“…Isn’t that a bit too flashy?”

Ibelia cautiously voiced her reluctance. But Pailin, already brimming with determination, showed no sign of her excitement waning.

“But all the other dresses are far too plain! It’s a party held in honor of His Highness the Crown Prince—if Your Highness appears too modest, wouldn’t that seem a bit off?”

“But that dress is…”

“Besides, the Crown Prince’s palace even sent word that His Highness plans to visit here before the party begins—to escort you in person!”

Pailin grabbed Ibelia’s hand, eyes sparkling. It was so overwhelming that Ibelia instinctively took a step back.

“His Highness always attends events with Lady Lellia. And now he’s coming all the way to the Crown Princess’s quarters just to escort you! Wearing a plain dress? Absolutely not!”

“Pailin…”

“Please be the star of the party beside His Highness, for everyone to see. That’s my wish, Your Highness.”

Pailin, who had been fussing moments before, now looked at Ibelia with eyes suddenly serious and filled with unmistakable sincerity, her pupils trembling faintly.

Pailin had been the one who’d watched from the sidelines as Ibelia endured every humiliation and hardship as Crown Princess. Of course she’d be just as stunned by the Crown Prince’s unexpected move.

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