The Austin family is the pillar of the capital city, with industries spread throughout the country. In recent years, The Austin family has been at odds with the Long family, and their relationship has soured. How could he possibly allow Lucy to marry into The Austin family?

Moreover, Lucy is not his own biological child. Once she finds out that her mother was once persecuted by him, who knows if she will collude with others to Reitaliate against him.

Therefore, he must be the one to decide on this marriage, selecting the most suitable candidate to become a royal son-in-law.

“Why?” Lucy bit her lip tightly, her eyes filled with hatred.

Kevin coldly said, "This person's identity is unknown, I am worried that he may have ulterior motives in approaching you, so he is not suitable. You should choose someone else!"

"I don't want to, I only like him."

Upon hearing this, Lucy cried in grievance.

Seeing her beloved niece cry, the queen felt heartbroken and quickly said, "Your Majesty, isn't he just a businessman? Whatever his motives, as long as Lucy likes him, it's fine. As elders, we should support her."

"Queen, she is naive, are you also going to be naive?" Kevin sternly said, "In any case, this person is not suitable, and I will not agree to him being with Lucy."

After Kevin finished speaking, he turned and left.

Lucy's tears fell continuously, hiding in the arms of the Queen Mother and crying non-stop, "Aunt, what's wrong with Uncle? Wasn't it said that they wouldn't interfere with my marriage, that as long as I like it, it's okay? But now he is preventing me from being with Bradley. What should I do?"

The Queen Mother comforted her, "Stop crying, I will talk to your uncle, anyway, Aunt is on your side!"

"Aunt is always the best to me!"

Lucy's voice choked up, but her hand hidden beneath her tightened into a fist.

Her eyes were full of resentment and hatred!

Kevin did not want Bradley to be with her, mainly because he was worried that Bradley would harm him!

However, even if he strongly opposed it, he could not stop her from wanting to marry Bradley.

She wanted to become his queen, help him reclaim the southern country, become the most honored woman in the entire southern country, endure endless adoration, prosperity, and riches!

Outside the banquet hall.

Two figures leaned against the tree, their outlines faintly visible. Inside, the clinking of cups and plates filled the air, while outside the two people kissed as if they couldn't bear to part. Just when Freya felt like she was suffocating, the man reluctantly let her go. "Freya, I really want to hold you in my arms and take you wherever I go!" Bradley's rough fingertips lightly brushed over her crimson lips. Seeing her cherry-red tongue that had just been heavily pressed by him, he felt a surge in his heart, his pupils turning scarlet. Freya pursed her lips and coquettishly said, "I'm not an object, how could you possibly fit me in your pocket?" "Then I'll lock you away, where only I can see you." He detested the way others looked at her, his possessiveness evident, always feeling a sense of danger. Freya looked at his jealous demeanor, and helplessly smiled, "Do you really think you can keep me locked up?"

The man pressed his lips against hers and whispered in her ear, "Then... you will never be able to get out of bed, don't even think about escaping from my grasp." His warm breath brushed against her ear, making Freya blush and her heart race. Even though she had been with him for so long, she was still defenseless against his gentleness. "Stop messing around, the birthday banquet is about to start!" Freya tried to break free from his embrace and run, but as she took a step, the man pulled her back into his arms. Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere or perhaps in a moment of madness, he kissed her passionately for a while. Just as they were both catching their breath, the host's voice came from the banquet hall. "Gentlemen and ladies, the auspicious time has arrived. Let us all sing a birthday song for our most beautiful princess Lucy and witness her best years! Now, let's welcome our birthday girl, Princess Lucy, to the stage!" As the host's voice fell silent, applause filled the room. Lucy changed into an exquisite pink princess gown and was helped onto the stage by a servant. After the host delivered an opening speech, a soft birthday song began to play, and the lights in the room flickered, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

Lucy made a birthday wish amidst the blessings of everyone, then blew out the candles. Next came dance time, with the birthday girl inviting a lucky gentleman to dance. Lucy scanned the room, but couldn't find Bradley's figure, feeling anxious. At that moment, a man stepped forward and gallantly extended his hand towards Lucy, "I wonder if I have the honor of being Princess Lucy's dance partner tonight?" Lucy hesitated to take his hand, took out her phone, and made a call. The couple who were being affectionate were suddenly startled by the ringing. Freya pushed Bradley away and softly said, "Answer the phone quickly." "There's nothing important to answer." Now, there's nothing and no one that can affect them, he just wants to properly cherish this little woman! Lucy, listening to the phone's notification sound, turned red with anger.

The man saw that she was not responding, maintaining the same awkward posture. Though his face betrayed some embarrassment, he still smiled gracefully and asked, "Miss Lucy, would you like to dance with me?"

Lucy still did not respond, repeatedly tapping away on her phone without a care for the people around her.

With no response on the phone, Lucy hurriedly moved through the crowd, ignoring everyone present.

For her first dance, she absolutely had to dance with Bradley, publicly declaring him as her boyfriend.

Additionally, the poison she had specifically prepared for him was about to take effect.

If he wasn't present at this moment, how was she going to execute her plan later?

After searching the entire banquet hall, she could not find the man's figure, and Lucy lost her patience.

She ran out of the banquet hall and saw two figures kissing under the moonlight from a distance.

It was Freya and Bradley!

Lucy's jealousy made her eyes turn red, fists clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh without feeling the pain.

She never expected that all her painstakingly designed plans would end up benefiting someone else! The outside lights were dim yellow, but the moonlight was exceptionally bright. The two of them kissed so passionately, as if the whole world only consisted of the two of them. Lucy's gaze was fixed on Freya, wishing she could just rush over and kill her right now. As long as this woman was dead, no one would stand in her way. Just as she was thinking this, a malicious voice came from behind. "Auntie, how can you spy on other people's love affairs!" Lucy turned around and saw a child, slightly startled. She stared at the child for a long time before remembering that this was the child Freya was holding the other day. "Kid, who are your parents?" Lucy squinted at the child, her eyes filled with arrogance. The child, who already didn't like this woman, was further annoyed by being called "kid" and stood with hands on hips, saying, "You're the kid! I have a name, you know!"