Inside the lavish carriage, the atmosphere was anything but calm. The girls had started their journey in high spirits, and it hadn't taken long for the inevitable debate to erupt—who would get to sit beside Lyan. The conversation was animated, filled with laughter, competitive banter, and a fair bit of teasing.
"Obviously, I should be sitting next to Lyan," Wilhelmina announced, her voice carrying that confident edge that was impossible to ignore. She adjusted her dress as if to emphasize her point. "I mean, strategic discussions are my forte. What if we need to talk about what awaits us in the capital?"
