Stella Astel was groomed for succession; But her role was to be seen, not to succeed.
Born into a conservative family, Stella had always been naturally beautiful. Her long blonde hair, healthy and striking, carried much of her appearance through her early teenage years. As she grew older, however, her face developed into something far more alluring, and the combination became difficult to ignore. In almost any room, placed beside other beautiful girls, Stella would overshado
