Lucinda and Joaquim Brown

Several minutes passed as everyone celebrated until Antônio returned to the room with Helton.

As soon as the door opened, everyone saw the two, and the joy in the room vanished.

"I hope I didn't spoil the party..."

Lord Helton approached, his brow furrowed.

"Our father will be very happy to hear the news."

He glanced at Lucinda, who felt uncomfortable under his gaze.

"The entire kingdom will be delighted! I'm sure of it."

Oscar intervened excitedly in the conversation, Afternoon would have hope again.

A smile appeared on Helton's face, which had previously been serious; he was plotting something, and Lucinda sensed that.

"Speaking of...