The Crown Prince of France
Chapter 860

Prey

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The final point was that this operation to send troops into central Italy counted as the Security Organization's debut.

On the one hand, it would allow the armies of the member states to become familiar with one another and improve their coordination.

On the other hand, once they won, it would enhance the Security Organization's prestige and cohesion.

Just then, clear barking suddenly rang out ahead.

Joseph looked up to see more than a hundred servants, working with hunting dogs, driving seven or eight deer in their direction.

He pointed at the herd and smiled at the representatives of the various nations beside him. "Look, our prey is here. Everyone, get to it."

Two days later.

At the grand court ball in Versailles Palace, King of France Louis XVI and his wife publicly announced the successful conclusion of the Iberian-Apennine Summit.

Queen Mary was quietly discussing the Crown Prince's marriage with her sister-in-law, Louis XVI's youngest sister, Elizabeth.

The two of them occasionally glanced at Joseph, who was surrounded by the crowd, covering their mouths with folding fans as they wore indulgent auntly smiles.

As one piece ended, Louis XVI walked over and extended his right hand to Queen Mary.

She placed her hand in his palm, smiled in acknowledgment at Elizabeth, and then followed her husband to the open space in the center of the Hall of Mirrors, preparing to lead the next dance.

Watching the loving pair, Elizabeth sighed somewhat forlornly.

Just as the orchestra was about to begin the next dance, a tall man in his thirties approached. He had a thick golden beard and wore a scarlet double-breasted coat. Bowing to her, he said, "Your elegance and beauty have made this night shine brilliantly. I spotted you among the crowd at a single glance. Princess, might

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