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

Chapter 83

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.

was an opportunity to shift the real workload onto her in subtle

see through

neutral as she

ensure the celebration is successful.” The queen smirked, though

ways to push the

earlier tried to dodge responsibility, were silently gleeful

seemingly satisfied

“Good.

focus on

we must present ourselves as one strong, unified family.” As breakfast was coming to an end, the housekeeper, who had been

young miss,” he said in a

“I’ll handle everything.

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

“Thank you, Grandpa Housekeeper.

where her family continued to quietly conspire, she couldn’t help but think, ‘This is going to be a long couple of weeks.’ Nnenna thought it

of her birthday celebration, but only if they

Chances were, they wouldn’t.

would find ways to twist things around and pile the

calculated gamble, she cleared her

her tone deliberately calm, drawing

birthday celebration, so of

gaze flicking to Ebere, who

my sister’s birthday.” This earned a few murmurs of

words steady and thoughtful, “and, as you said, not do anything apart from

all, we were born on the

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

her voice

impressed will everyone be to see your two daughters working together and

hardworking, well trained, and capable.” The room went quiet, the weight of

expression shift to one

cares what the

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

Nnenna inwardly smiled.

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