Chapter 253: The Popularity Poll
Lyria's POV
Pippa nodded eagerly.
"Yes, Your Highness," she said. "That is what many of us are calling it now—the popularity poll. Do you recall? The royal family announced that commoners could cast votes for their most favoured candidates as a way to be involved in the process," she asked.
I nodded slowly, fragments of memory returning. The announcement had been made when I was at the library with Duke Thorncrest and Baron Redwick. Yes… I remember now, even through the fog in my mind.
"The broadcast took place during the ball," Pippa continued, "immediately after the elimination. The results were displayed for all to see. It will remain visible until tomorrow."
Bridget stepped forward then, the bundle of fresh linens still in her arms, with Pippa and Elara's behind her.
"Your Highness," Bridget said, "may we keep the linens?"
I nodded.
"Y-yes."
I wondered why she was asking me, but I kept quiet.
