Chris Blackwood’s Reaction to Christiana’s Decision
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The room remained still as Christiana's decision echoed through the hall. The murmurs among the guests were hushed, the air thick with anticipation. Chris Blackwood stood with his arms crossed, his expression unreadable as he stared at his daughter. He had seen the weight of the decision in her eyes before she made it, and now, her choice was final.
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Chris Blackwood: "So it is done. Christiana has chosen Baron Elias Montgomery."
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His voice was firm, but there was a subtle approval in his tone. He had raised his daughter to think critically, to weigh her options carefully, and to make decisions that would shape the future of the Blackwood Empire. Though her choice surprised some, Chris saw the reasoning behind it. Montgomery's brilliance and intellect could push the empire to new heights, and that was what Christiana needed by her side.
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Chris Blackwood: "Baron Montgomery, you have been chosen. You will stand with Christiana as her partner. Your loyalty will be tested, but I have faith that you will rise to the challenge. You are now part of the Blackwood legacy."
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Baron Elias Montgomery, who had remained standing with the other suitors, took a step forward. His face was a mask of calm, but there was a flicker of pride in his eyes as he bowed deeply.
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Baron Elias Montgomery: "Thank you, Lord Blackwood. I will serve the Blackwood family with unwavering loyalty. I vow to protect Christiana and work toward the continued prosperity of the empire."
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Chris nodded, his approval evident but restrained. He had already expected Montgomery to rise to the occasion, but there was always a certain level of scrutiny that came with being chosen by the Blackwood family. The pressure was now on him to live up to the expectations set before him.
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Chris Blackwood: "You are now entrusted with a great responsibility. Christiana, I trust you have made the right decision for the future of the empire. Baron Montgomery, prove yourself worthy of this trust."
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With that, Chris turned his gaze to the rest of the room.
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Chris Blackwood: "Now that the matter of Christiana's suitor has been settled, we shall continue our celebration. The night is young, and there is much more to come. Let us toast to new beginnings and to the future of the Blackwood Empire."
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The guests raised their glasses in unison, their murmurs of approval filling the air. Christiana stood by her chosen suitor, her expression composed but with a glimmer of something unreadable in her eyes. As the guests began to mingle once more, Classic watched from the sidelines, feeling more uncertain about his own place in the grand scheme of things than ever before.
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Classic's POV:
Classic watched the entire exchange with a mixture of fascination and unease. Christiana had made her choice, and Baron Elias Montgomery was now firmly placed at her side. There was no denying the power that Christiana held, nor the weight of her decision. But for some reason, Classic couldn't shake the feeling that this was only the beginning of something much larger—something that would shift the balance of power within the Blackwood Empire and beyond.
As the guests swirled around him, Classic's thoughts turned inward. What was his role in all of this? Christiana had made her choice, and he was not part of the equation, at least not directly. But could that remain the case? With the empire growing stronger, and the alliances being forged, it was only a matter of time before he, too, would be drawn into the web of power, wealth, and influence that the Blackwoods wielded.
He wasn't just an observer anymore. Something in the air told him that the next chapter of his life was about to unfold. And when it did, there would be no turning back.
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Classic's Thoughts:
"The Blackwood Empire is a world of power, loyalty, and decisions that echo for generations. Christiana has made her choice, and so has Montgomery. But I wonder… what will be my place in all of this? How long will I remain on the sidelines?"
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With a final glance at the newly formed pair—Christiana and Baron Montgomery—Classic knew that whatever came next, it would change everything. The Blackwood Empire was on the brink of a new chapter, and he wasn't sure where he fit into it yet, but one thing was clear: the game had just begun.