The Neglected Princess

37. Dinner And Crown Prince

Dinner is coming. Victor and his three children had already arrived at the dining room. They sat waiting for the Emperor of the family. 

Olivia took a deep breath, then exhaled. He tries to stay calm. His heart was worried and agitated.

Not long after, His Majesty the Emperor and Empress arrived. Victor, Octavius, Owen and Olivia stood from their seats and greeted each other. His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress received the Duke Hubbert family greetings and asked all to sit back.

"thank you. I'm willing to fulfill my request, Duke. Finally, I can see your three children" said the Emperor who had just sat down.

Victor lowered his head slightly, "We are honored to enjoy dinner with you, Your Majesty." replied Victor.

The Empress looked at Olivia, "Oh, hi. Is this Miss your daughter, Duke? it's beautiful, "praise the Empress.

"Thank you for your excessive praise, Your Majesty." replied Olivia.

"Yes, Your Majesty. She's my daughter, Olivia Hubbert." said Victor.

"How old is he?" ask Empress.

"Sixteen years. Seventeen years soon" replied Victor.

"Oh, just a year's difference from the Crown Prince. Did he study at the academy? The Crown Prince will enter the academy in this new school year" the empress said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Olivia did study at the academy." replied Victor.

Victor frowned. He had not expected his student who was reluctant to enter the academy to suddenly be interested in entering the academy. He was curious, will the mind of the student.

"Empress, have you told the Crown Prince? where is she?" sire asked the Emperor to look at his Empress.

"He's getting ready, Sire. It may come soon" replied the Queen.

Olivia stared at the door, "I can't be nervous. Although this is my first meeting with the Crown Prince, I must not give a bad impression, but it will also not give a meaningful impression. In any case, I should avoid any kind of relationship with the Crown Prince so that I don't get hurt. Yeah, it has to be." Olivia's inner.

The dining room door was knocked. The maid informed the arrival of the Crown Prince.

"His Highness the Crown Prince arrives," said the maid. Following the open door.

Olivia lowered her head as soon as the door opened. He did not want to look at the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince walked slowly closer to the dining table. Victor stood from his seat on the tail of Octavius and Owen. Seeing her second brother standing, Olivia who was still bowing her head stood up.

"Calm Olivia, relax. Act like you don't know anything about her," Olivia's mind was tense.

"Greetings to the little Sun of the empire. May you be prosperous and blessed" said Victor slightly bowing and bowing his head. Followed by Octavius, Owen and Olivia.

The Crown Prince looked at Victor, Octavius, Owen and Olivia, then answered Victor's greetings and invited Victor's family to sit down.

"Please sit down, Duke." replied the Crown Prince.

Olivia was shocked, as she felt familiar with the voice she had just heard.

"Eh, sound. It seems familiar. Are my ears having problems so my hearing isn't good, huh?" olivia sat back in her chair.

Olivia stared at the dinner table, then straightened her head. He was surprised to find someone familiar to him sitting right in front of him. Seeing Olivia staring at him, Arron smiled handsomely to give a good impression.

Olivia frowned, thinking hard why the man who sent her a stack of letters and wanted a meeting with her sat sweetly before her.

"This ... wait, wait. Ron, Ron, A-rron? Huh huh? It's insanity. So the Ron I know is the Crown Prince? Aaaaaa this is crazy, really crazy," Olivia's inner.

Olivia stared intently at Arron, "So, she actually knew who I was, but pretended not to know, did she? It sucks her," Olivia's mind was upset.

Arron was startled as he was stared at sharply by Olivia. It was as if Olivia was staring at the prey and was ready to prey on it. He thought there was something on his face.

"Is there something on my face? Why is he so sharp looking at me," Arron's inner.

Dinner is going on. All ate quietly and enjoyed dishes that had been specially made by the cook of the palace's main kitchen.

Arron continued to stare at the seemingly ordinary Olivia, even after finding out that she was a Crown Prince. And that made him a little disappointed.

"Is he not happy to see me? Why would he put on such an expressionless face? However, even tonight she looked very beautiful," Arron's inner admire Olivia.

The Empress glanced, noticing Arron who was staring deeply at Olivia. He turned his gaze to look at Olivia who was calm and mediocre.

"Hooo ... What is this? Crown Prince likes Miss Hubbert's family? He who can't be silent is even eating quietly at this time. Should I help her? Hmmm .. "inner the Empress thought.

Olivia glanced at Arron who was eating. Not long after he immediately averted his eyes because he did not want to make Arron misunderstand, if he was caught staring silently.

"It's good that I reject her letter. This way I can be more assertive to her later. I don't know what his intention is to send a letter, ask to meet until I want to have a good relationship with him. And I don't care about any of that either. Now that it's clear, I just need to build a wall as high as possible and as thick as possible for us to get in touch" Olivia's inner back continued eating.

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Finish the dinner. It turned out that His Majesty wanted to talk to Victor and Octavius in his study. While the Empress who wanted to give the Crown Prince a chance to pursue love, took Owen for a walk. He wondered about magic and they seemed busy talking.

Olivia and Arron stayed at the dinner table. The atmosphere looks so awkward.

"Want to the park?" bring Arron.

Olivia looked at Arron, "No, Your Majesty. Are we that close until I you take me to the park?" answer Olivia.

"Umh, I'm sorry. You must be surprised. I should have introduced myself from the beginning. However, I'm afraid. Sorry, Iv. A. "" said Arron who immediately cut Olivia.

Olivia stood up from her sitting position, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. Looks like I have to go. And please, don't call my name like that. You can call Me Lady Hubbert, because we're that close until you call my nickname. I'm sorry, excuse me." said Olivia who left immediately.

Arron stood up from his seat and chased after Olivia. He held Olivi's hand, making Olivia's steps stop.

"Didn't you introduce yourself by the name of Ivy? why can't I call you Ivy now?" ask Arron.

Olivia turned to look at Arron, "When?" muttered Olivia stared intently.

Arron widened his eyes in surprise, "Yes? since when, what does that mean?" asked Arron confused.

"Are you secretly investigating me? Find out about me?" ask Olivia.

Arron was speechless, as the answer was obvious. Olivia brushed off Arron's hand, lowered her head, then lifted a little of her dress and turned away leaving Arron in the dining room.