The Prince's Surrogate Bride

ch lost in their thoughts. Meanwhile, Eleanor and Justin were on their way to the airport, ready to board a flight to Sydney, Australia. Justin,

her practically identical to Eleanor. The princess, now looking like

her body. The weight of responsibility was overwhelming, especially knowing that the ceremony

. She thought incessantly about what the day would bring and the consequences of any slip-up. Wh

e, the maid who also served as a hairdresser

ry. The dark circles... they show I couldn't sle

ella. Eleanor's image team will be here soon. They'll work

ded, "And remember, you're not alone. We

ew she needed to trust Mary and Adelaide. Soon, the image tea

They spent hours styling her hair, applying makeup, and adjusting the dress.

put the finishing touches. "Now, it's tim

cted there was the image of Princess Eleanor, flawless and radi

ready for the grand ceremony. The hour of the ceremony approached. Music began playing in the castle corri

Her heart raced, feeling every guest's gaze fixed upon her.

n cameras and broadcasting devices were all focused on her. Every

already been informed that the engagement ring she would receive from Prince Richard was a family heirloom that once belonged to Queen Charlotte, mother of King Patrick. She had ne

leanor. She walked through the hall, each step measured, every gesture carefully rehearsed.

Prince Richard, she felt herself on the verge of crumbling under his cold, steel-blue eyes. He scru

im with that facade of innocence and modesty. Eleanor was anything but innocent and modest. Richard had done his homework perfectly and, of course, had informants among the staff at MacGyver Palace

efore formalizing the engagement before the media and the populations of both countries, Richard ensured that King Heitor si

ide that prince would be anything but easy. Richard had a stern expression and made no effort to conceal his displeasure with the princess, in

met Richard's gaze with as much confidence as she could muster, determined to play her part flawlessly. Richard, meanwhile, remain

xiously awaited the departure of the plane that woul