"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention?" Viscount Danbury's voice cut through the chatter, and the room falls silent. "It is my daughter's birthday, and I would like to thank each and every one of you for coming to celebrate with us." He beams at the crowd, and they all applauds politely.
Margaret blushes as she stands by her father's side, but she can't help but feel proud. She is the center of attention, and she loves it, especially when she knows that the Prince of England is watching.
Marianne watches the scene unfold, a smirk on her face as she sips her wine, not without checking if Crown Prince is watching her.
She watches as a wealthy nobleman approaches Viscount Danbury.
"I hear you've made a deal with the mysterious owner of Father and Daughter fabric store, I hear he made a new shoe . Congratulations!" he says with a smile.
