Chapter 53

One week later…

Keira flopped down on the bed in her suite, exhaustion seeping into every muscle. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the nursing home had been her third public appearance of the day, and her face hurt from smiling. She kicked off her heels, not caring where they landed, and pressed her palms against her eyes.

The week after their engagement announcement had been a whirlwind of charity events, public appearances, and endless photo opportunities. Each one carefully orchestrated to present her as the perfect future princess, worthy of Alexei and Wystovia.

But despite Tanya's meticulous PR strategy, the press continued their assault on her as Alexei’s chosen bride. Every appearance was dissected, every outfit criticized, every gesture analyzed for signs that she was "faking it" or "not royal material." The tabloids remained relentless, their headlines growing more vicious by the day.

"Keira Warner Looking for Approval: Using Charities to Win Over Skeptical P