The-Sinful-King-By-Claire-Contreras-PDF

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T W O M O N T H S L A T E R
Elias
I
sat down in front of the camera with a grin I
couldn’t seem to wipe o my face, but as soon as
the countdown began, I managed to bring my expression to a
more neutral position.
“Hello again. It brings me great honor to inform you that
our e orts to make France a Commonwealth Monarchy is
underway. With an outstanding show of support and great
e ort from the candidates from all regions, we hope to have
it up and running before the year is over. My hope, as King,
is to create a structural government in which every single
one of you will become constituents and have your voices
heard. I want you to bring forth your concerns without fear,
in a peaceful way. I hope this will end the riots and
disturbances that have become common. I hope this brings
peace to us all.
“Now”—I paused and took a breath, my lips turning into
a smile—“for the news that I’m sure you all tuned in for. I
have another announcement to make. I have asked Adeline
Bouchard to marry me and she has accepted my proposal.” I
paused again, laughing when the seven reporters in the room