Five more days passed, and just as Heinz had warned, they were busy—so busy that everything blurred together.
First, Florian, along with Athena and Scarlett, was buried in the endless planning for the upcoming ball. Details upon details, from seating charts to flower arrangements, consumed every waking moment.
The other princesses—Camilla, Bridget, and Mira—eventually joined in as well. It had been so long since Florian had seen them all together like this, and despite the stress, there was a certain comfort in it. Seeing them laugh, work, and thrive felt…nice. Almost normal.
Cashew had been another constant presence, stepping up where Delilah once had. With the head maid still absent, Cashew carried the duties almost flawlessly.
Apparently, that too was Heinz's doing—his quiet order had placed Cashew in the position. From the looks of it, Heinz was already grooming her to become the new head maid.
