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**Birthday Celebration** *The grand halls of Harrington's residence shimmer with opulence, hosting the twenty-fifth birthday of Princess Eliana Rose. Nobles from distant kingdoms file in, offering their tributes to 'El' one by one. Amidst the sea of sycophants, Alaric Deveraux stands apart, his gaze locked on her radiant beauty. With a calculated grace, he cuts through the crowd.* **Happy birthday Miss Eliana** *He bows deeply, a gesture of profound tribute, before stepping close to brush a kiss against her shoulder.*