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Chapter 1307 Does the Governor really intend to give this to me?
That crown, rather than being a crown, is more like a miracle woven from light and dreams.
The main crown is carved from a single, enormous pink diamond, presenting a perfect rosebud shape. The curvature of each petal has been precisely calculated, as if it is about to slowly bloom in the light at any moment.
Hundreds of dazzling white diamonds of varying sizes, like morning dewdrops, adorn the edges of petals, refracting countless mesmerizing rainbow halos as the light shifts.
At the very top, an enormous, blood-red gem, like a drop of solidified divine blood, exudes an eerie yet deadly allure.
This is no longer a creation of the mortal realm.
This is the ultimate temptation that would make any queen willingly launch a war of annihilation.
"my God……"
"This...is this the 'Heart of the Ocean'? No! Compared to this, the 'Heart of the Ocean' is simply a piece of blue glass!"
"Governor Harrington actually... actually deigned to bring out such a divine object!"
Inside the hall, all the guests held their breath.
They looked at the crown with eyes filled with the most primal, naked greed and possessiveness.
The ladies in their gorgeous gowns covered their mouths tightly, their eyes, twisted with jealousy, practically spitting fire.
They had no doubt that they would give anything to wear this crown, even for just a second!
As the "recipient" of this crown, Murong Yan's face also revealed an undisguised "surprise" and "love".
For the first time, her usually clear and aloof phoenix eyes were tinged with a bright, girlish light.
She even subconsciously leaned slightly out of the governor's throne.
Those beautiful eyes were fixed on the crown, as if it were about to suck in her entire soul.
"Your Majesty the Governor..."
Her voice carried a hint of "surprise" and "excitement" that she herself was unaware of.
"This...this is so beautiful."
"You...you really want to give it to me?"
Her innocent and eager appearance completely dispelled the last trace of doubt in Governor Harrington's mind.
He knew that he made the right bet!
This so-called "Princess of Kunlun" is indeed just a foolish woman who has beauty and wealth but knows nothing about the dangers of this world!
She has no idea what political maneuvering or understanding human nature is.
She's completely mesmerized by these sparkly little trinkets!
"Of course, my beautiful princess."
Harrington wore a self-satisfied smile that exuded "gentlemanly manners" and "deadly charm."
He personally picked up the tray and walked step by step up the high steps.
He walked up to Murong Yan, knelt on one knee, and raised the crown—a crown that could drive the whole world crazy—high above his head.
His posture was as devout as that of a fanatical believer offering his most precious sacrifice to his goddess.
“Only a deity like you, walking among mortals, is worthy to possess this ‘Sigh of the Goddess’.”
His voice was magnetic and alluring.
"Please allow your humblest servant to place it on you with his own hands."
As he spoke, he prepared to place the crown on Murong Yan's head.
However, just as his hand was about to touch Murong Yan's hair...
A cold voice, filled with barely suppressed jealousy and anger, suddenly rang out behind him.
"stop!"
It is Lin Zhen.
He suddenly stood up from the cold steps, his eyes, hidden beneath a pure gold mask, fixed on Harrington with the fury and murderous intent of a lion whose territory had been invaded.
"Harrington, who do you think you are?"
His voice was hoarse from anger.
"How dare you, a lowly mortal, touch my woman!"
He snatched the crown from Harrington's hand and tossed it casually into Murong Yan's arms.
"Take it!"
His tone was full of impatience and possessiveness.
"It's just a broken crown, what's so special about it!"
"When we get home, I'll build you one ten times bigger than this! I'll even border it with stars from the sky!"
His declaration, brimming with jealousy and a domineering CEO vibe, left everyone present speechless.
Murong Yan was startled by his sudden outburst of rage.
She looked at the peerless crown that her beloved man had roughly shoved into her arms, and then at the man who was glaring at her with eyes full of possessiveness and dissatisfaction.
A hint of surprise flashed across her stunningly beautiful face, followed by a smile that was both helpless and sweet.
She reached out and gently patted Lin Zhen's arm, speaking in a tone full of comfort and affection:
"Okay, okay, don't be angry."
"The Governor meant well, how can you be so rude?"
"I know you're good to me, but you can't be so domineering."
As she spoke, she carefully held the crown in her hands, looking as if she were holding the most precious treasure in the world.
“Your Excellency, I am very pleased with this gift.”
She looked up at Governor Harrington, who was also stunned by Lin Zhen's "divine operation," and gave him a smile full of "apology" and "gratitude."
“That’s just my husband’s temper. I’ve spoiled him. Please don’t take it to heart.”
Her words, full of "protection" and "explanation," instantly filled Governor Harrington's heart, which was somewhat displeased by Lin Zhen's "rudeness," with immense joy and triumph once again!
He knew that he had successfully planted a seed of discord between this seemingly perfect couple!
This foolish gigolo flew into a rage because he was jealous that the gifts he gave to the Queen were more valuable than those he gave to him.
The equally foolish queen, however, developed a liking for him because of his "generosity" and "gentlemanly manners"!
This is simply a golden opportunity!
He suppressed his inner rage and instead put on an expression full of "magnanimity" and "understanding".
"It's alright, it's alright, Your Highness."
He stood up, brushed off imaginary dust from his knees, and said in a tone full of "gentlemanly manners":
“I completely understand Your Highness’s love for you.”
"After all, any man would lose control in the face of a perfect god like you."
As he spoke, his gaze fell on Lin Zhen, his eyes filled with the pity and mockery of a victor for a loser.
The game had already entered his rhythm.
What he had to do was lead this foolish Eastern couple step by step into the sweetest, yet most deadly, trap he had meticulously prepared.
"Your Highness, you are new here and must not know much about Neo-Batavia yet?"
Harrington put on a warm, fake smile again.
"Our place is the trading center of the entire Southeast Asia, with rare and exotic treasures from all over the world, the finest wines, and..."
His voice was deliberately lowered, carrying a hint of mysterious allure.
"...some interesting things that you would never see anywhere else."
As he spoke, he gestured for Murong Yan to enter.
"Would I have the honor of inviting the beautiful Princess to accompany me on a tour of the Governor's Mansion?"
"As for His Highness the Prince..."
He turned his head and looked at Lin Zhen, who had been glaring at him with hostility from beginning to end, and his smile deepened.
"I have already prepared the most top-notch card game and the most beautiful dealer for Your Highness."
"I promise you won't be bored."