Chapter 77 - The Coronation (2/2)
Then the other bishops picked the orb and the scepter, and handed it to the Archbishop. He whispered a short prayer before giving them to Kyle.
Next, the crown was passed on to the Archbishop. He then said another prayer.
”I pray to the almighty to bless and sanctify our king as we set a crown of gold, the crown of the faithful, on this day upon his head. Enrich his royal heart with grace and abundance and crown him with all princely virtues.”
Nina was gasping for air the whole time. It was a once in a lifetime experience to witness something magnificent.
After saying the prayer, the archbishop put the crown on Kyle's head. Then he did the same with Emily.
After being crowned, the people inside shouted in unison.
”Long live the King! Long live the Queen!”
”Long live the King! Long live the Queen!”
”Long live the King! Long live the Queen!”
The new King and Queen turned, facing the people with smiles on their faces, as the audience on the inside and outside of the palace continued shouting.
”Presenting! Your Majesties, Kyle Theodore Hulls, King of Flousia and Emily Blair Nitori Hulls, Queen of Flousia!”
The royal announcer shouted, introducing the newly crowned King and Queen.
Nina couldn't stop herself from applauding. She was happy for Emily. At the same time, she was sad. Her guilt was already consuming her, and she couldn't stay with them anymore.
She already made a proposal to Paolo. After this day, she had to file a divorce against Andrew. Half of Cross Corporation was transferred under her name as Andrew's promise to her. That was the only thing she needed.
After the divorce, Paolo promised to release Andrew's mom. Then she would have to meet Paolo's son, and marry him.
But Nina had different thoughts.
As the party started, Nina's mind wandered again somewhere when she suddenly bumped into someone.
”I-I'm sorry.” She said, apologizing to the man in front of him.
”It's fine. But don't wander off, the real party is about to start.” The man said in a cold tone.
Nina's eyes widened. She felt like her heart was about to come out from pounding so loud. She looked at the man who was staring at her face.
”You're pretty and sexy. I like you” He smirked while looking at her from head to toe.
She suddenly felt goosebumps in her body. Her lips started trembling and couldn't say anything. Her eyes moved, trying to look for Andrew, but she couldn't find her.
”Are you looking for your husband? I guess he's there with a woman.” Paolo continued to talk, pointing at someone.
Nina saw Andrew near the entrance door, talking to a woman. She couldn't see the face of the woman, but Nina didn't care who it was. They were just talking. She waited for Andrew to look to her side, but he was a little caught up chatting with the woman.
Nina's knees weakened and she felt like she was about to fall when the man suddenly grabbed her waist.. She already knew that the man in front of him was Paolo Santelmo's son, James.