**The New Ruler of Carlyle Castle**

Once upon a time, in the English countryside, there was a magnificent castle called Carlyle Castle, where a young 18-year-old prince named Richard Carlyle XII lived in pampered luxury. Despite his charmed life, Richard was kind, generous, and noble to those who remained loyal to him. He loved animals and was often seen spending time with his most favorite pet, an orange tabby cat named Prince. Richard's subjects adored him, and were always there to help out. However, life was not the happiest for Richard at the moment, for his mother, Lady Eleanor Carlyle, had been very ill, and recently passed away. The castle was still filled with the sorrow of the recent funeral, and the air was thick with grief. After the somber ceremony, the royal solicitors gathered in the grand hall to read Lady Carlyle's will. Richard stood nervously, surrounded by his loyal subjects, as the solicitor cleared his throat and began to speak. "According to the will of the late Lady Eleanor Carlyle, Carlyle Castle and all its estates are hereby bequeathed to her son, Prince Richard Carlyle XII, making him the new ruler of the estate." Richard was honored to hear the news, but deep down, he was not entirely sure if he was ready to rule the place. His subjects could easily see that he was not feeling ready for this, and Winston, Richard's loyal majordomo, reassured him that they would be there to guide him like always. "You have our full support, Your Highness," Winston said, with a gentle bow. "We will help you navigate the responsibilities of ruling the castle and ensure its prosperity." Meanwhile, in the kitchens of Carlyle Castle, an 18-year-old orphan girl named Danielle de Barbarac, who worked as a servant and a scullery maid, overheard the news about Prince Richard being named as the new ruler of the castle from the other cooks. Danielle was a kind, hardworking young girl who was very smart, beautiful, and unafraid to stand up for what she believed in. Despite her life as a servant and a scullery maid, she was grateful for the good things she had. As she went about her duties, Danielle couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. She had heard that Lady Carlyle was a kind and just ruler, and she wondered what the future held for the castle and its inhabitants. Little did she know, her own life was about to take a dramatic turn, one that would bring her closer to the prince and change her fate forever. As the day went on, Danielle went about her chores, lost in thought. She fed the farm animals, talked to them, and made sure they were all comfortable. She also made sure to visit Prince the cat, who always purred in happiness and contentment as she gently stroked his fur. Danielle had a secret that she had kept to herself for a long time: She was in love with Prince Richard. However, she was also certain that it was only a fantasy, and it would stay that way forever, for she did not believe that the Carlyle Prince himself would ever be interested in a commoner like her. The story will continue from here. What happens next?