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Third Person’s POV
Male guests were attended to by Lance and Caldwell.
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As today was Priscilla’s birthday, the main hall was naturally reserved for her and the female guests.
Due to her special status, the event was specially held in the main hall of the central courtyard.
When Princess Margot and Princess Yvette arrived, Mrs. Voss also made her appearance, accompanied by Penelope and her daughter–in–law and granddaughter.
Soon after, Madison arrived with Wanda and Sabrina.
Adelaide scanned the crowd and was surprised to spot a familiar face–Sabrina had come with Madison and Wanda.
Interesting.
Upon Penelope’s arrival, Adelaide helped Priscilla to her feet and greeted her.
Penelope, though advanced in age and rarely social, had come especially for the occasion.
Priscilla felt obliged to welcome her personally.
Surrounded by her family, Penelope entered. The Stormridge Pack’s influence was questionable, but their numbers were impressive.
At ninety–plus, everyone rose to greet her, even Princess Margot and the others bowed.
“How embarrassing,” Penelope said as she returned everyone’s courtesies.
“Today is Priscilla’s birthday party. I’m just a food lover here to enjoy a meal”
Princess Margot responded, “Penelope, during the freezing rain disaster last time, you stepped forward and raised a substantial amount of funds for the disaster area, supplying clothes and food. Your kindness and courage put us royal princesses to shame.”
Penelope replied, “It was but a small effort. Please don’t exaggerate it into a grand merit. I can’t bear such praise. Compared to Alpha Bentley, Alpha Zander, and Alpha Lance, who have made significant. contributions to the nation’s defense and expansion, my actions pale in significance. So, let‘
it.”
Penelope’s humility earned her even greater respect from those present.
Priscilla was anxious .
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She wished Penelope had made such remarks when Hera arrived, so Hera could hear of her son and his family’s achievements and be consumed by envy.
However, it wasn’t until after Penelope’s speech that Hera and Veronica entered. Hera held a grandson in one hand and a granddaughter in the other.
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The children were adorable, evoking a mix of warmth and… jealousy in Priscilla.
Why had she brought her grandchildren? To show off?
If her own son weren’t at war, she’d likely be a grandmother too.
Given Hera’s high status, the noble ladies present also rose to greet her.
Madison inquired, “Why has only Luna Veronica come? Where are the two breeders?”
Veronica smiled and said, “One has a young child, and the other is pregnant again. It’s inconvenient for them to venture out. Please excuse their absence.”
The guests offered their congratulations, but Priscilla’s eyes blazed with envy–another pregnancy?
How fertile was Alpha Ansley? In just a few years of mating, he already had four or five children.
Madison remarked with a smile, “Hera, you’re truly blessed to have your grandchildren surrounding you at such a young age.”
Hera took her seat and chuckled, “Speaking of blessings, I can’t compare to Penelope.”
Penelope responded with a smile, “Everyone here is blessed. But Hera, you’re even more fortunate. Priscilla too–your son’s mate is so talented, and Alpha Lance has achieved remarkable military honors. These are true blessings.”
Priscilla’s mood brightened upon hearing this.
It was a common truth that those with more life experience often spoke words that resonated deeply.
Her face lit up as she said, “I wish Lance could be like Ansley, enjoying a leisurely life in the capital with a brood of children. Unlike my son, who’s always busy. Sometimes I see him working from dawn till dusk, only returning home late at night. It breaks my heart.”
Hera interjected with a smile, “That’s proof of Lance’s capability and responsibility.”
As she spoke, Hera cradled her grandson, giving him a gentle kiss,
The plump little one wrapped his arms around her neck and called out, “Granny,” in a childish voice that -warmed the heart.
Priscilla’s moment of smugness quickly soured into envy.
Madison, noticing Priscilla’s changing expression, remarked, “Adelaide and Lance have bet…ated for months, yet there’s no news of a pregnancy. How peculiar.”
Sabrina glanced at Adelaide upon hearing this, her eyes brimming with provocation.
Adelaide noticed but merely offered a faint smile, indifferent to the barb.
Madison, holding her coffee cup, slowly said, “In my view, royal heirs should all mate early and have pups soon. Ensuring the continuation of the Lycan bloodline is paramount. As for government work , there are plenty of officials who can handle it.”
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Madison’s words cast a shadow over Priscilla’s face.
The guests understood that Madison was hinting at Luna Adelaide’s lack of pregnancy.
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