Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 319

Chapter 319: Royal Banquet

In the afternoon, Natalie arrived at the venue, where the welcome banquet for all the guests was arranged. The entire royal family was present so that all the guests could meet them.

With the Queen, Princess Charlotte was stuck to her side the entire time, showing off to the world that she was the next Queen. Howard, the Queen’s brother and Charlotte’s grandfather, was there with his son, Garwin, who was still in a wheelchair due to the accident that had occurred.

Natalie observed them on the large screens arranged in different parts of the venue. Hmm, so these are all the royals. But that other family the Queen is talking to... She observed an older man who looked like Howard and had two young men by his side. From their faces, one could tell they were a family as well.

"John, any idea who they are?" Natalie asked.

John nodded and said, "That man is the Queen’s half-brother, Lenard Everthors—a son born to the Queen’s father’s mistress. The woman next to him is his wife, and those two are his sons."

"Hmm, so even the half-brother didn’t have a daughter," Natalie commented.

"If he had a daughter, she must have been killed by Howard long ago," Ryan added. "Since Lenard was born to a mistress, he is not included as a royal family member. It’s the Queen who insists on keeping them as part of the family."

"No wonder Howard’s face looks like shit when the Queen talks to her half-brother," Natalie concluded.

"Lenard keeps himself and his sons away from royal family matters and only shows his presence whenever the Queen invites him to such events," Ryan explained.

Later, various activities were arranged to entertain the guests, where they were told about the prideful history of Belvorn. Military parade shows were held, and the start of the yearly festival of Belvorn was marked. It was broadcast on television, and the people of Belvorn praised their most cherished Queen.

By the time all the activities concluded, it was already evening, and the grand banquet began, featuring unique dishes from Belvorn along with cuisines from around the world. The banquet area was divided into different zones based on the types of guests. Artists invited from all over the world—including perfumers like Natalie, as well as artists from various fields such as music, painting, and more—were placed in one zone.

Everyone gathered in small groups with the people they knew, enjoying the meal while sharing their lifelong artistic insights. Unbothered by anything, they were immersed in their own world.

After a while, Princess Charlotte entered this particular banquet zone along with Briena and her two friends, who acted equally smug and prideful as the Princess.

Everyone glanced at the newcomers, their gazes lingering for a few seconds before resuming what they were doing.

Charlotte’s expression changed at their nonchalance. They should have greeted her, treated her with respect, but they all acted as if she were invisible.

Artists all shared one common flaw: they were too full of themselves, carrying a kind of world-weary emotion. They believed that, apart from their peers, most people couldn’t understand their artistic philosophy. What could a few young women who were new to all this possibly understand?

"Charlotte, these people are truly mannerless," one of her friends commented. "They don’t know how to treat a princess."

Charlotte kept her composure. "It’s alright. They are guests."