“Then wait for him to come to you, and sincerely apologize!” Angela replied. “Men, especially those who are idle at home, have a strong desire for family authority. Having lost his career, he can’t afford to lose his status in the family.”
“Is it necessary to analyze it so rationally?” Wilhelmina frowned. “Isn’t marriage maintained by feelings?”
“My aunt is a psychologist and marriage counselor. I’ve learned a lot from her,” Angela said as she poured coffee for Wilhelmina. “You may be a queen, but you’re also a woman. A woman’s nature is willfulness. He is your husband; he should accommodate and protect you, not leave you alone during your newlywed period.”
Wilhelmina stared at the spot where Albert used to sit, a bitter smile on her lips.
Sir Wolf entered, holding a reading screen.
Wilhelmina’s spirits lifted. “Has the vote counting ended?”
“Yes, Your Majesty,” Sir Wolf replied. “Lord Hansberg has been elected.”
Chapter 73 Hansberg sat in an ordinary black road car, escorted by guard vehicles, slowly driving along Starlight Avenue in Odin’s capital.
Crowds lined the road, supporters waving banners and ribbons, shouting Hansberg’s name. Two giant balloons held a massive banner that read, “Victory Always Belongs to the Democratic Party.”
Many enthusiastic women shouted “Owen,” trying to break through the guard lines.
“Victory is yours, Owen,” said Hansberg’s secretary-general and university friend, Anderson Fax. “The entire capital is obsessed with you. Your popularity has surpassed the Queen’s. Do a good job and get re-elected!”
Hansberg smiled, feeling dazed at the excitement around him. Today, the Hansberg surname would no longer be obscure; his glory would shine. Since holding that little girl’s hand in Monsranka eight years ago, he had longed for this moment.
His ideals and ambitions were now set to unfold step by step.
The road car drove into the Rose Palace and stopped in front of the Louvre Palace. This place, which he had visited many times before, now greeted him with a different etiquette.
After the guards saluted, palace officials came to congratulate Hansberg. Sir Wolf, the Queen’s chief secretary, showed even more respect to him than before.
“Her Majesty is waiting for you in the audience room, Mr. Hansberg. I don’t need to repeat the audience etiquette.”
