The lid of the box was lifted, and everyone's gaze followed instinctively. In the next second, they all exclaimed in unison and took a step back in shock.
Selena saw what was inside the box, and her heart trembled violently. In an instant, her mind was filled with excitement.
Lillian's gaze suddenly became fixed, and the smile on her face disappeared.
Inside the ordinary-looking box lay a pure black silk lining with two items placed quietly on top.
When everyone saw what those two things were like, their eyes became hot and shocked.
On the left side was a crystal-clear white scepter with a slender body that shone brilliantly. The top of it had an exquisitely carved thorn bird that looked lifelike as if it would fly out at any moment. At its center lay a smooth and dazzling pearl that shone brightly from every angle. At first glance, it looked like it could conquer everything around it.
Everyone present knew how valuable this scepter was at first sight – It is one of those rare treasures that only appear once every thousand years!
All who laid eyes on this scepter couldn't help but feel shaken to their core as they gasped for air in amazement.
They thought this gift couldn't get any better until their gaze fell upon something else...
In an instant, all breathing sounds in the hall vanished when everyone's attention focused on something to their right - They lost all words at once!
It was... a crown!
An exquisite crown designed specifically for women! Its simple yet elegant design made entirely from pure white material shone brilliantly under light; encrusted along its body were sparkling rainbow-colored gems while its centerpiece red gemstone appeared more anciently magnificent than Lillian's own red gemstone! With just one look at it up close you could see how radiant it truly is!
Everyone stared blankly at this beautiful crown; holding their breaths as if time stood still before them.
The lobby was silent as a tomb.
After what seemed like an eternity, Bianca suddenly collapsed to the ground with a thud, staring in horror and disbelief at the scepter and crown in the box. She muttered to herself, "This can't be... it's impossible..."
The sudden noise finally snapped the other heiresses out of their extreme shock. They stared fixedly at the two objects, their eyes filled with intense desire and envy. Their faces were pale and their expressions were utterly lost.
Several of them couldn't hold back their tears and cried on the spot.
If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, perhaps they wouldn't have been so heartbroken.
But seeing this scene firsthand made everyone unable to control the bitterness and jealousy in their hearts.
Such a gift... truly breathtaking!
The Ruby of Central City was indeed impressive, but that Holy English Emperor had already become a thing of the past. Selena... she was still alive and flourishing!
Which is more impressive: an empress who has passed away or one who is still alive?
Osvaldo told Lillian boldly that he would bring Selena back to her rightful place as empress - he would make her the only empress!
Lillian looked at that crown slowly before clenching her fingers tightly together.
Selena lowered her head, gazing intently at those two items while sparkling with some kind of crystal-like luster within her eyes - symbols representing queenly authority: The scepter representing power; The crown signifying royalty itself...
These two things couldn't have been prepared in a short amount of time.
She suddenly realized that those long and powerful hands had been carefully preparing gifts for her a long time ago, waiting patiently for the right moment to gently and eagerly present them to her.
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