Chapter 234: Her Coming of Age
Mira was startled at first. But she recovered quickly. She rose gracefully from her seat, smoothing the folds of her gown, and began to walk toward Lara and the prince. As she stepped into the light, her smile returned, polished and flawless.
"Your Highness," Mira said, her voice sweet as honey, slipping between Lara and Prince Reuben with practiced elegance. She dipped into a curtsy so low it bordered on theatrical. "Welcome to our home. I am Mira Norse. I do hope the celebration is to your liking."
"Happy Birthday, Miss Mira." Prince Reuben greeted Mira in the same way he greeted any noble lady. "We came in a hurry, I’ll send the gifts tomorrow."
Reuben did not come to her party. He came to see Lara.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Mira said sweetly.
General Odin and Freya looked at Mira guiltily before the couple stepped forward and escorted her up the platform. As per tradition, General Odin and Freya each delivered their speeches, and the Norse brothers came up the platform to give her the red roses.
Before the ball could officially begin, Mira’s father and brother arrived, along with her mother, the third wife, and nine sisters.
General Marlon Norse envied Odin. He fathered six sons from just one woman, and each of his sons was excellent in their own ways. On the other hand, he has three wives and two mistresses outside, but he only produced one son and ten useless daughters.
When Odin asked him to adopt Mira, he had no qualms about it. In fact, the adoption could greatly benefit him, so he agreed without hesitation. He had lots of daughters, he wouldn’t miss one.