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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.

it was an opportunity to shift the real

however, could see through their

her face neutral

will coordinate with the housekeeper to ensure the celebration is successful.” The queen smirked, though she quickly concealed

already planning ways to push the work onto Nnenna while keeping her hands

dodge responsibility, were silently gleeful at the prospect of Nnenna

king, seemingly satisfied

“Good.

focus on doing our

our allies and enemies are watching, and we must present ourselves as one strong, unified family.” As breakfast was coming to an end, the housekeeper, who had been silently observing everything

in a low voice, his tone

“I’ll handle everything.

lift a finger unless it’s absolutely

“Thank you, Grandpa Housekeeper.

you completely.” But as she glanced back at the table, where her family continued to quietly conspire, she couldn’t help but think, ‘This is going to be a long couple of

of her birthday celebration, but only if they

Chances were, they wouldn’t.

would find ways to twist things

one more calculated gamble, she cleared her throat and

tone deliberately calm, drawing everyone’s

my birthday celebration, so of course, I have

flicking to

sister’s birthday.” This earned a

thoughtful, “and, as you said, not do anything apart

born on the

mouth to protest, but Nnenna

said, her voice gaining

see your two daughters working

that your daughters are not just royal by blood but also hardworking, well trained, and capable.” The room went quiet, the weight

expression shift to one of contemplation, the

cares what

doing a single dang thing!’ Sensing the king’s interest in the idea, Queen Chioma’s lips thinned as she shot a glance at

Nnenna inwardly smiled.