Arno’s POV
Mother did an exquisite job organizing the banquet on such short notice. The great hall of the castle was shining with myriads of bright lights and blooming with fresh flowers arranged in elaborate decorations. Almost all guests arrived and created a colorful and posh crowd. There were reporters taking pictures and trying to ask questions, but the guards kept them away from me.
It was supposed to be a welcome banquet, waiters were discretely waiting with drinks and snacks. All was very glamorous and royal. But I wasn’t in a mood to admire all this splendor. All I could think about was that I haven’t seen Marianna for whole two days and that she is now in a car with that asshole prince. Corbin and Welma were there too, but it wouldn’t ease my anxiety even a bit.
I could only w
