With a game tomorrow, Chloe gave Princess Matilda a quick wave before she headed out.
"Chloe, are you confident you'll win this time?"
Chloe nodded without hesitation, "Yes! But my opponents are tough, so I won't underestimate anyone, not even myself. So yeah, I'm gunning for the gold."
Princess Matilda nodded approvingly, "You're a smart and talented young woman. I believe you can do it. So... are you going to attend this year's awards ceremony?"
Chloe hesitated for a moment, understanding that Princess Matilda was asking if she would be attending as Star.
"I will."
If she didn't, wouldn't Keira be disappointed at the ceremony? That was her battlefield, her chance to deliver a crushing blow to Keira.
Princess Matilda nodded, "Today is one of the most memorable birthdays I've ever had, and to thank you, I want to throw a special awards ceremony for you."
Chloe paused briefly, looking squarely at Princess Matilda, "Your Highness, you don't have to thank me like this. Without you, I might not have made it to the finals."
"Don't refuse, you've given me a surprise I'll never forget. I love your intelligence and your honesty. To put it simply, I really like you. If it were up to me, I'd keep you by my side. You might want to reconsider. My sons are quite remarkable..."
"Your Highness, a gift has arrived..."
Just then, a servant's voice interrupted, and Princess Matilda opened the gift box passed to her. Inside was a set of glittering gold hair ornaments, exquisite and gorgeous.
"My goodness, so beautiful!"
Princess Matilda's eyes filled with joy.
"This is absolutely amazing."
She held her hands in the air for a moment before carefully lifting the ornaments out of the box. She was smitten.
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