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.

a duty, it was an opportunity to

see through their scheming

neutral as

with the housekeeper to ensure the celebration is successful.”

to push

earlier tried to dodge responsibility, were silently gleeful

seemingly satisfied with the

“Good.

all focus on

unified family.” As breakfast was coming to an end, the housekeeper, who had been silently observing

worry, young miss,” he said in a low

“I’ll handle everything.

it’s absolutely

“Thank you, Grandpa Housekeeper.

where her family continued to quietly conspire, she couldn’t help

of her birthday celebration, but only if they actually allowed her to really be

Chances were, they wouldn’t.

twist things

gamble, she cleared her throat and

she began, her tone deliberately calm, drawing

birthday celebration, so of course, I

her gaze flicking to Ebere, who raised

my sister’s birthday.” This

as you said,

we were born on the same

Ebere “.?!” Ebere opened her mouth to protest, but Nnenna pressed on

this,” she said, her voice gaining a faint

be to see your two daughters

but also hardworking,

one

cares what the

the credit without doing a single dang thing!’ Sensing the king’s interest in the idea, Queen

Nnenna inwardly smiled.

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