Chapter 755: Focused On The Wrong Person
"Princess, one look here, please!"
"Your Highness, over this side!"
"Your Highness, is it true that you and Prince Rafael are in love?"
As Dora stepped out of the sleek, black car for the Charity Auction Gala, she paused just long enough to offer a polite wave to the sea of flashing cameras before making her way inside. The barrage of questions and the constant shouts of her name didn’t faze her—she had grown used to this public performance. What truly bothered her was the news she had received only moments before: she would be partnering with Prince Rafael for the inauguration of the charity auction.
Her mood, already sour, worsened at the thought. The entire event had been hastily put together, and yet, no one had thought to inform her office in advance about this crucial detail. It was infuriating, the way they used these ridiculous rumors to their advantage, as though they could exploit the swirling gossip without a care for her feelings. Did they not realize the strain this placed on her?
She had already made her contribution—a valuable artifact for the auction. She was here to spend a significant amount on various items, and her mere presence was enough to bring the event the publicity it needed. So why did they feel the need to push even more demands on her, despite how much she had already given?
"Your Highness!" another voice shouted from the crowd. "Why not give up your throne to be with your love?"
Dora clenched her jaw, her frustration mounting, but maintained her graceful composure as she continued forward without a glance back, while she wanted to snap something at them.
"Is power so important Your Highness that you would give up love? Your sister gave up the throne for her love! Why can’t you?" Another reporter shouted and this time she stopped
Her heels clicked sharply against the polished stone steps as she turned to face the crowd of reporters. The flash of cameras intensified as the eager journalists leaned forward, sensing a moment they could pounce on. But Dora’s expression remained composed. She was angry, yes, but she’d never lose her dignity.
With a calm, but cutting tone, she spoke, authoratively, "My sister did not give up the throne. She entrusted the future of Estania to me because she believed in my strength to carry it forward, to protect and nurture our people. Her decision was made out of love—love for our country. And that is my love, too. My first and greatest devotion will always be to my people and my nation."