They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 22: Out of Place

"You all go ahead," he instructed firmly. "I need to see someone first. And remember, be nice to her. Nnenna is one of us, and we all know that, whether we admit it or not."

Queen Chioma raised a brow at his words but said nothing. The other siblings exchanged glances, reluctant yet obedient, and began making their way inside.

Somto watched them for a moment, ensuring they complied, before adjusting his suit and heading toward another wing of the hospital.

Somto arrived at the director's office, his polished shoes echoing faintly in the hallway. He stopped at the secretary's desk, his face cold and firm.

"Good afternoon. Is Director Ikenna around? I would like to speak with him."

The secretary, a middle aged woman with sharp eyes and a meticulous demeanor, glanced up from her computer. "Do you have an appointment with the Director?" she asked, her tone professional and slightly guarded.

Somto shook his head slowly but confidently. "No, I don't. Just let him know that Somto is here," he replied evenly, his voice carrying the quiet assurance of someone who wasn't used to being turned away.

The receptionist smiled politely but firmly. "I'm sorry, but I can't let you go in without an appointment. He's the director, you know, and you'll need an appointment first," she explained before shifting her attention back to her screen, signaling the conversation was over.

Somto glanced at his phone, ready to call Ikenna directly, when the door to the office swung open with a loud creak.

"Did I just hear Somto's voice?" Ikenna exclaimed, his tone filled with surprise and excitement as he stepped out. His eyes lit up as they landed on the tall figure of the First Prince. "You're really here!"

mistake. A wave of panic washed over

this wasn't just anyone. She had been too slow to act, and it was dawning

you were coming back? Why didn't you tell

Ikenna fired off question after question in rapid

tone as steady as ever. "I came back to see my sister, but I decided to check on you all first. I want to

quickly, his words spilling out with his usual smoothness. "Oh, yeah, sure. But let's go see Four first. I'm pretty sure he would want to see you. And I

to follow him, already launching into explanations about Nnenna's condition and Four's activities, his

to find out if he had any information about the girl. Somto's agreement to visit Four gave him the perfect opportunity to address

sound casual but failing to hide his interest. "I mean, what's he still doing in the hospital? It's been months. Why isn't

words stirred his curiosity too.

continued talking, clearly trying to gauge Somto's thoughts on

wing, they walked to the VIP ward while

and she'll be all

amusement in his voice, and added, "That sister of yours is... interesting,

but your sister? She's on another level. Are you sure your

the director

even more beautiful than her so called twin sister. What did she do? Steal her twin's beauty