Chapter 160

Princess Elena’s POV I picked up Evelyn’s tablet in the car and started scrolling through the news as we drove. The central square incident had already gone viral, just half an hour after it happened. People couldn’t stop talking about me or rather, about Princess Elena Grey, heir to one of the most prestigious titles in the realm. Memes mocking Sara and Alpha Jose’s ridiculous reactions were everywhere. Rumors about my past with Eric Thompson were being dissected again, and even the old scandal with Philip resurfaced. Only now, no one called me a “stupid, pathetic girl.” If anything, the chatter painted me as bold, intelligent, and completely deserving of my title. It was strange and exhilarating to see the world suddenly recognize what I had always known about myself. By the time we returned to the hotel, a crowd of reporters had gathered outside, cameras clicking and microphones thrust forward. The throng was so thick that our car couldn’t get anywhere near the main entrance. Evelyn