Chapter 82

Estella's 18th birthday was fast approaching, and the palace was abuzz with excitement. Maids scurried about, their aprons fluttering as they carried trays of pastries and stacks of colorful decorations. The air was filled with a sense of anticipation as everyone worked together to ensure Estella had a celebration fit for a princess.

In the grand hall, a team of maids meticulously arranged tables adorned with delicate lace tablecloths and sparkling silverware. They skillfully folded napkins into intricate shapes, forming swans and roses that would grace each place setting. One maid, named Amelia, had a mischievous twinkle in her eye as she secretly practiced her napkin-folding skills behind a pillar, hoping to impress the guests.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, the head chef, Chef Francois, barked orders to his brigade of cooks. Pots and pans clanged together as they prepared a feast fit for royalty. The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, causing the maids to