The Presentation

Chapter Forty

The Presentation

Olivia

The conclusion of the prayer marked the transition to the next event of the day. As the guests rose from their bowed heads and quiet reflections, a subtle ripple of movement spread through the court. It was time to proceed to the grandeur of the throne room, an experience that I had never encountered in my life before.

Though awe-struck by the opulence and elegance of the palace, I knew I had to maintain an appearance of nonchalance. My role as a nanny who had somehow found herself amidst nobility and royalty was a precarious one. I couldn't afford to appear surprised or out of place; it would only arouse suspicion from Sebastian and his family, who believed me to be a princess from a distant royal lineage. Sara and Mitchie had made up a new life for me based on lies, and I had to keep up with it, I had no other choice.

The journey to the throne room was accompanied by a sense of anticipation. The nobles and dignitaries in attendance walked with