PRINCESS SOPHIA
Invitation letter

Sun shines brightly, birds chirp, wind rustling, tree trees that seem to sway, the calm that nature presents. A week has passed since the funeral of King Erick, and life at Fullmoon palace continues in a different atmosphere. News of Philip's coronation, the son of Queen Evelyn, as the new king has been announced.

The door to Sophia's room creaked as it opened, revealing a palace guard standing firmly in the doorway. In his hand, he held something glittering that was none other than a piece of palace invitation accompanied by a royal seal.

"Mr Princess, this is an invitation from the palace. They asked for your presence at Prince Philip's coronation ceremony." Said the guard respectfully.

Sophia stared at the invitation for a moment as if the world stopped spinning. He felt a complicated inner vibration, a mixed feeling that was difficult to express.

Sophia accepted the invitation in a heavy voice."Thank ye. Tell them I'll be there."

The bodyguard saluted and left Sophia.

Sophia sat on the edge of her bed, her wrists trembling as she touched the beautiful paper. There were mixed feelings surging within him.

"They really think I'll just come back?"Mumbled.

He took a deep breath and organized his thoughts. Sophia knew that the move she would take would open up old wounds and bring new challenges.

Lady Marie and Sophia were getting ready for their journey that would take them back to the palace after seven years, their mood full of anxiety to curiosity and enthusiasm.

Lady Marie chose a special dress for Sophia, a dress that reflected elegance and beauty, The girl's blue eyes exuded firmness and determination.

Outside, a horse carriage had been prepared to take them to the palace. The gallant horses waited patiently, ready to take the princess and her caretaker on a long journey to Fullmoon Palace. They rode the horse carriage cautiously, Sophia mused, staring at the passing scenery outside the window, while Lady Marie sat by her side, providing warmth and support with Sophia's hand in hand.

"Seven years ago, I left the palace with a broken heart. Now, I'm back with a hardened heart, ready to face anything there!" His determination in heart.

Their journey took a full day. As the sun set and the sky changed in color, Sophia could see the silhouette of the towering palace in the distance. Heart's pounding.

The horse-drawn carriage stopped at the palace gate, hinting at their arrival. Sophia took a deep breath, With steady steps, she got out of the carriage, followed by Lady Marie.

Sophia entered the palace room that she had not seen for a long time. As his steps were certain, the gaze of each witnessing eye felt fixated on his presence. The people around her were stunned by her beauty and elegance that seemed to reflect the figure of Queen Alice, her long-lost mother.

"Look, Princess Sophia has returned." Whisper the guy over there.

Sophia continued her steps with dignity, the fixated eyes and whispers in the room implying admiration and shock. Sophia grew up to be an amazing woman. The aura of Sophia's presence crept throughout the room, without being told, everyone in the room bowed to pay their respects to Sophia. His steady pace and determined gaze made even the most skeptical person unable to ignore his presence.

The beautiful dress she wore symbolized undeniable elegance and beauty, although Sophia had already been removed from the heir to the throne, it seemed that no one could rob her of the authority and the nature of a leader embedded in her.

Sophia paused her steps for a moment, paying a brief tribute to Evelyn. Although it was a polite gesture, in his gaze there was an undeniable determination. Evelyn, who now wears the crown as queen, responds with a look of disdain that reflects her pride in having the status of a Queen.

After that Sophia stepped past Evelyn without saying a word. Her gaze remained sharp, implying that despite losing her throne, Sophia would not bow to Evelyn's prideful attitude.

Evelyn, feeling humiliated by Sophia's attitude, her anger peaked."Lady Sophia, you have no respect for the queen who now stands before you!" said sharp.

Hearing that Sophia's footsteps came to a halt, and she twisted her body to stare at Evelyn with utter decisiveness.

"I never considered you my mother, nor even a queen worthy of respect."Reply with a cold and sharp voice.

Evelyn, snorting cynically in the face of Sophia's answer. To him, Sophia's bravery was a form of humiliation to him.

"How dare you say that!" He gritted his teeth holding back his anger.

Without lingering Sophia continued her steps, leaving the Queen who was now shocked by her resistance.he now headed to the tomb of her parents, who were,

Sophia pondered for a moment in front of the tomb, she felt as if she could hear her father's voice and wanted to pay her last respects for the first time.

"Dad, I'm sorry. I could never say a decent goodbye to you. There are so many things I want to say, but fate says something else." He murmured slowly."And mom, even though I never saw your face, I missed you. May you both be calm here." he continued, his eyes hurt but he did not want to feel weak today.

Sophia closed her eyes for a moment, in silence Sophia released the burden of her heart that she had kept for so long she recited a prayer for her parents.

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While Evelyn smiled bitterly, she stepped hurriedly towards the palace ballroom, thinking the choice to isolate Sophia used to be the right choice, even now that the girl had lost her status, how dare Sophia be rude to him.

Actually during his illness, King Erick became a puppet in Evelyn's plan. In half-consciousness, Evelyn took advantage of the situation to manipulate King Erick into signing a letter that made Philip the rightful heir, while officially removing Sophia from the heir to the throne. King Erick, who was ill finally asked Edward, his confidant, to take care of everything.

Amid the signing of the letters deciding on the heir, Evelyn with eyes that shone full of satisfaction felt her plan worked. Especially putting herself in a strong position as her official status as queen.

And now that his son will be officially crowned king, this adds to his increasingly powerful position. For him, things had gone according to plan, and he would not allow anyone, including Sophia, to undermine his new image and power.

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