Claire's POV
"What?! Fiancée?!"
"Oh my god, how did that woman become the prince's fiancée? We haven't even heard of her!"
"Wasn't it said that Prince Louis has always loved Maria?"
"The prince must have lost his mind!"
"Maybe this woman put a spell on the prince, confusing his mind!"
Louis's public announcement of my new identity undoubtedly dropped like a bomb in the center of the ball. The hall, once filled with silence, erupted into murmurs and discussions. Countless eyes fell on me, countless gazes wandered between me and Louis, containing both shock and hidden jealousy.
But none of this could stop me from walking firmly toward Louis. Amidst the numerous suspicions and discussions, I smiled and placed my hand in Louis's outstretched palm, following his footsteps onto the stage.
