Cercei's POV

The lords took their turns introducing themselves, promising their absolute loyalty to me. I still wanted to talk to Vienna, but she was nowhere to be found.

As much as I’d like to find her, I couldn’t avoid the crowd gathering around me. I couldn’t help but notice that not all the ladies in attendance were pleased by my presence. I could feel their judgement even from afar. Only a few women approached me, and most of them were elderly.

Their opinions held little significance for me. I had no intention of taking on the title Monsieur was imposing on me. If he wants me to bear his...