Chapter 83: Playing One More Tricky Angle Chapter 83: Playing One More Tricky Angle Abuchi, who had been silent this whole time, cleared his throat.

“I think…

perhaps we misunderstood.

Of course, your studies are important.

Maybe we can…

figure something out?” The mention of the first prince had effectively cornered Obinna and Abuchi, leaving them unable to neatly wriggle out of the discussion.

Defying their elder brother’s authority was out of the question, so they exchanged glances, silently agreeing it was best to compromise.

Before the tension could boil over further, King Ikechukwu finally intervened, his tone calm but authoritative.

“Nnenna,” he began, “you will not be in charge of supervising the entire preparation for the celebration.

That is the housekeeper’s responsibility, that is his job.” At his words, relief washed over Nnenna’s face, but everyone else at the table seemed displeased.

The king, however, wasn’t finished.

“But,” he continued, his tone sharpening and immediately sparking their interest, “you will need to make some time to ensure everything is in order.

You have worked with the servants for years, and I trust your judgment.

Work alongside the housekeeper.

You won’t be doing the work, but you will supervise and coordinate with him to make sure everything is perfect for your sister’s birthday celebration.” He paused for a moment, watching the room’s reactions, then added, “And let’s not forget, this is also your birthday celebration.

You should put in more effort.

After all, this is your day too.” The mood in the room shifted instantly.

Ebere, Queen Chioma, and even the brothers perked up, excitement flickering in their eyes.

The king’s framing of the task as a dual responsibility for her birthday and her sister’s made it clear they now had an angle.

an opportunity to shift the real workload onto

however, could see through their scheming

remained calm, her face neutral as she responded, “Thank

will coordinate with the housekeeper to ensure the celebration

arms, already planning ways to push the

gleeful at the prospect

seemingly satisfied with

“Good.

let’s all focus

as one strong, unified family.” As breakfast was

he said in a low voice, his tone

“I’ll handle everything.

a finger unless it’s absolutely necessary.” Nnenna gave

“Thank you, Grandpa Housekeeper.

continued to quietly conspire, she couldn’t help but think, ‘This is going to be a long couple of weeks.’

birthday celebration, but only if they actually allowed her to

Chances were, they wouldn’t.

things around and

more calculated gamble,

her tone

birthday celebration, so of course, I have to put in the

flicking to Ebere, who raised a brow

my sister’s birthday.” This earned a few

I have to supervise,” she continued, her words steady and thoughtful, “and, as you said, not

born on the same

opened her mouth to protest, but Nnenna pressed on before she could

voice gaining a

two daughters working together and being praised for pulling off such a magnificent

just royal by blood but also hardworking, well trained, and capable.” The

her father’s expression shift to one of

cares what the

single dang thing!’ Sensing the king’s interest in the idea, Queen Chioma’s lips

Nnenna inwardly smiled.

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