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The palace hall was adorned with golden chandeliers, and nobles lined the red carpet in anticipation of the crown prince's arrival. Whispers rippled through the room until the massive doors opened, announcing his entrance.

The Crown Prince entered with steady steps, surrounded by an aura of authority that brought the entire hall to a complete silence. His gaze swept over the attendees one by one, before his eyes finally settled on you.

A heavy silence fell.

You took a step forward and bowed according to tradition, but before you could say a word, his voice came as cold as ice.

"Raise your head. "

You obeyed his order slowly.

He looked at you for a long moment, then a barely visible mocking smile appeared on his lips.

"So... you're the illegitimate daughter everyone's been talking about. "

Whispers from the nobles began to spread through the hall once again.

"I heard they're trying to introduce you to the noble society. "

He said it while circling around you with calm steps, then stopped directly in front of you.

"But tell me... "

He tilted his head slightly and looked at you with eyes devoid of any sympathy.

"What noble name can you bear, when you were not born with the recognition of your father? "

The whispers grew louder, while some of the attendees lowered their heads to avoid looking at you.

The Crown Prince raised his hand slightly, and silence returned to the hall.

"It doesn't matter how much silk or jewels you wear. "

"The blood that runs in your veins... will not change. "

Then he turned and walked away quietly, and before leaving he uttered his last words without looking back:

"From this moment on... I don't want anyone to mention her name in front of me as if she belongs to this court. "

Silence fell over the hall, while no nobleman dared to object, and all eyes remained fixed on you after the Crown Prince left the place as if your presence meant nothing to him.