Novel Square
Chapter 282
The title was not just in name. There were plenty of benefits that came with it.
An honorary mayor would receive 1% of their fief's income, and they had the authority to make decisions on how their fief was managed and developed.
The title and fief were not to be belittled at all. Take Theodore, for example. His fief was located near Charleston's capital and was a second-tier city that was flourishing called Kandis.
One percent of Kandis' annual profit garnered Theodore billions on a yearly basis.
Charlotte's fief was slightly under par. Her city was covered with flowers, and even though its development was not as great, she was still able to earn 700 to 800 million annually.
However, the more power one had, the heavier one's responsibility.
Most of the businesses within Charleston were operated by the royal family. The princesses and princes who had been bestowed a fief would need to be responsible for the livelihoods of the citizens living on their lands.
Both princes and princesses had the right to inherit the throne in Charleston despite the princes being given first consideration.
When there was no prince or when a prince was unable to take up the responsibility, a princess would be able to prove her worth by managing her fief well as this was something that her country's loyal subjects would be able to witness.
That was why even though Lucy was already of age, she still needed to have her coronation ceremony.
It was not only to acknowledge her identity but to also acknowledge her right to the throne as a princess.
This was one of the reasons why Charlotte was trying everything in her power to destroy Lucy.
Lucy was finally done being wrapped under layers and layers of clothes and accessories. There was about six to eight pounds of weight crushing her. When she was ready, she walked toward the side hall where the internal meeting was held with the help of the helpers.
It was bustling outside, and she could vaguely hear Arthur speaking.
"I have good news for everyone
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today. My daughter is not dead. The news that we received before was fake The apple of my eye has returned!"
Arthur sounded agitated. The ministers and some foreign diplomats were stunned by the news.
No wonder an internal meeting that required the presence of the ministers was held. It was to announce this shocking news. However, was this really true?
News of the princess' death had just been announced two days ago, and they even had a national funeral for her. Some of them had beeno heartbroken for the last few days.
However, she had turned out to be alive. Everyone began discussing this in low voices.
Arthur continued, "Alright. I know
everyone is feeling incredulous over
this. You'll find out the truth fore yourself after I introduce mylittle princess."
He clapped his hands a couple of times, and the door to the side hall slowly opened. Lucy walked out under the stares of everyone. Noble, elegant, beautiful, gracious. All of these wonderful words fitted her perfectly.
Everyone stared at her in a daze. Her face alone was proof enough that she was their country's princess. Moreover, Arthur and Juliana conducted a DNA test after getting Lucy's permission to strengthen their claim.NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.
"Look, everyone. This is the result of the DNA test. Lucy is truly our daughter. Charleston's Velda is finally home!"
Arthur got a little agitated while holding the test results. Lucy looked over at Matthew, who was a distance away, from the stage.
He had the right to be part of the internal meeting due to his status and also as Lucy's husband.
They looked and smiled at each other despite the distance. There was silence in the meeting room.
The ministers had not fully digested the news. The only thought in their minds was...