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Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a princess was born. Cassandra, the queen of ________, died giving birth to her daughter, the princess, Ella Mae. Without a mother to guild her in life, her and her father, King James, shared a strong bond.
“Knock, knock!”
“Come in nobleman Zayn,” Ella Mae exclaims in a blithe, lighthearted voice.
“Your father wishes to see yu in the main room t meet and discuss the plans for your future,” Zayn announced and quickly exits.
After nobleman Zayn leaves, the princess makes her way to the main room. Princess Ella Mae is struck with confusion when she sees her father conversing with complete strangers.
“Father, you wished to see me?”
“Ah yes! Darling, I’d love for you to meet Prince Bryan of ________, and his father, King Matt,” introduces King James.
After they are introduced, the king begins to inform his daughter of the arranged marriage between Prince Bryan and herself. An unknown emotion suddenly flashes through her eyes, and she is speechless. No one can see through her fake façade when she acts joyful to hear the news.
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