My Wife is a Sassy Queen

Liliana looked at the crowd that had stood up in honor of the Petrova lineage and slightly bowed back courteously.

“Please be seated, everyone. I am already very honored by your presence.” She said matter of factly.

“We invited everyone over to celebrate the return of my brother. P city is our home, and historically it has been the place where for generations, we Petrova’s have toiled our blood and sweat.”

“From the protectors of P city to the primary drivers of its economy, knowledge, and independence, as a family, we have always been closely integrated here.”

“My Grandfather named me his heir when I was five. In an unprecedented move, he passed over my mother – his only child, the apple of his eye.”

“I was too young to know what it meant. I only remember bits and pieces of it.”

“One thing, however, I have always remembered. Even though I did not understand it fully as a child, it had struck a chord and always stayed with me.”

“He told me that in P city, the word ‘Petrova’ means power, prestige, privilege, pedigree, pride, and a dozen other things. But as a Petrova – more so as the Petrova heir – I should always remember that ‘Petrova’ means promise.”

“Promise to the thousands of people whose livelihood depends on me. Promise to the hundreds of students whose life can get impacted by my wrong decisions. Promise to all the citizens of P city who will be the recipient of false news if I do not do my job well.”

“Today, on this occasion, I take a solemn vow to keep those promises to the best of my abilities. I will not allow any selfish motive to overtake my responsibilities. I will lead by example and encourage everyone to the path of humanitarianism.”

A big round of applause followed Liliana’s speech.

“Lastly, Grandpa told me that legacy means people. It does not mean property or shares or power or privilege. It means people who will ensure that what you stood for will continue to be a priority after you are gone.”This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

“Looking at my little brother, I can proudly say – I did not let my grandfather down.”

Laughs and applause followed her statement.

“Lastly, I want to thank my guardian.”

“My granduncle, Jake Green. Uncle, will you come up here, please?”

An aged man, neatly dressed and showing a majestic aura, came up to the stage.

People recognized him as the aged man who had shown up with Liliana previously.

Once, in the picture, and that other time when he was drugged and framed along with Andrew Jacobsen.

“I think some of you have recognized him. He is the famous retired lieutenant of the PCPD who retired at his peak. He is my grandmother’s twin brother and my grandfather’s best friend.”

“My grandpa entrusted my security to him when he named me his heir when I was 5. That cost him his career because he thought protecting me was a full-time job, especially after my grandparents passed away. He did not want to have divided loyalties.”

“But he had different plans, so he stayed anonymous for more than two decades watching over me and teaching me by example.”

Liliana leaned toward Jake and added.

“Granduncle, come live here from now on. This mansion holds your memories with Grandpa and Grandma. I wish for you to spend your sunset years here. Please give us a chance to take care of you.”

Jake Green hugged and kissed her on the cheeks and said he would stay.

“I remember when we were in training, Leon and I used to spar a lot. One day my twin sister, Kathy, decided to visit me and snuck in.”

“She was very charming and was not averse to using it for her benefits. You have that from her, Lil.”

“I got distracted when I saw her, and Leon could not control the punch he had already swung and ended up breaking my nose.”

“Kathy thought it was foul play and punched Leon on the face while he was examining mine.”

“That little skirmish ended up in a marriage filled with love and laughter. They were the most in-love couple I had ever known.”

“People think Anne was passed over as the heir because she wasn’t cut out for this. But the truth is, she inherited a congenital disease from the Green family genes and was always in poor health.”

“Forty years ago, the medical line was not as advanced as it is now. And whatever Anne achieved in her short life was despite her poor health. And from my biased perspective, I think she did tremendously well.”

“She spent the last few years of her life regretting that Lil had to shoulder what should have been her burden. But I am sure, wherever they are now, they all should be celebrating.”

“You kids have honored your predecessors. For that, you have my respect.”

“Lastly, I would like to request everyone to please proceed to the garden. Terry Draw needs no introduction.”

“He has kindly accepted the challenge to turn a wasteland into something more.”

“Let’s hear from him in the garden.”