Duke Roman started to speak when he got everyone's attention on him.
"Before the celebration begins, I would like to give my appreciation to all the ladies and gentlemen who attend this very special day of my daughter. And to give her appreciation and remarks I would like to call my daughter, Malaya Venizever Marina."
'What?! No one told me that I need to give a speech!' The bewildered young Malaya froze as cold sweats started to trickle at her back.
And what added to the tension, all of the people were now looking at her table with great intensity. She felt like she became prey to those predatory stares.
"Malaya, father is calling you to the stage," Jules called out when he saw Malaya was not moving.
