Anastasia's Pov

　　When I reached the bottom of the stairs, I noticed the silence of everyone in the room. The grand hall, with its crystal chandeliers hanging from the vaulted ceiling and walls covered in rich tapestries, seemed to breathe with me. The eyes of all the participants and other nobles, including the elders, were shocked upon seeing me. Their expressions were a mix of surprise and curiosity, some even whispering to each other.

　　I felt my cheeks blush ...