[ HENRIETTA'S P.O.V. ]
"You should have told me that you're attending," the Grand Duke whispered as I took the seat beside him.
Currently, he is the highest person in this room for being the emperor regent. And with me being in the same room as his, I am to be seated beside him since I hold the title of Crown Princess. In this empire, the Crown Princess or Crown Princess has a higher rank than the regent.
"Father," I whispered back. I smiled when I noticed his reaction. "Will you introduce me today to the court as the Crown Princess and your daughter?"
My request sounded absurd that he reflexively turned his attention to me. He was frowning and looking at me with a sense of confusion bearing his eyes. He must be wondering why I'm acting like this all of a sudden.
"Isn't it time to claim my real self?" I added, trying to convince him more.
