Chapter 290 The Bride

The grand halls of Monarch Hall were busier than ever. Elite guests in silk gowns and tailored suits went on with their conversations against the backdrop of a string quartet playing from the main ballroom. Flower arrangements of white roses, lilies, and orchids hung from every archway and banister. It was the wedding day of the Princess of Petra after all. Outside the palace, thousands had gathered to see their King and Queen. Guards in ceremonial uniforms stood at every entrance and corridor, their eyes scanning the crowds with vigilance. They weren't the only layer of protection. Among the sea of attendees, plain-clothed Gilded Men had mingled in. It was a secret organization Tyler had recently created to train mystical energy cultivators. These members blended seamlessly into the crowd, acting relaxed but sharply aware and attuned to any flicker of dark energy or suspicious intent. Amelia Briar's threat to kill Michelle had made Tyler carry out such strict cautionary measures. No g