Chapter 54

Tears welled in her eyes. The crowd was silent, many visibly moved.

The MC took the mic again. “And now… the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The inauguration will be carried out by the people dearest to Queen Elena.”

Spotlights turned to the side of the stage.

Elena’s four children—Olivia, Katty, Delya, and little Alva—walked forward in elegant, simple dresses designed by Elena herself.

Tiny Alva held a large golden pair of scissors with both hands.

The MC smiled. “Let’s help you with that, sweetheart.”

With a gentle countdown, the four children cut the white and gold ribbon together.

“By the power of the Queen’s legacy… we declare EMPIRE officially open!”

Applause and cheers rang through the night air. Fireworks exploded across the sky. Music played as the mall lit up in full splendor—the beginning of a new era.

From the side, Damian watched it all, eyes glistening.

Margaret gently patted his shoulder. “Elena is a queen