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

Chapter 84: ‘Supervising’ Chapter 84: ‘Supervising’ She opened her mouth to argue but quickly shut it, her face reddening.

The king wasn’t finished.

“I expect this matter to be resolved as I’ve commanded.

You will work together and represent this family with pride.

“And don’t ever call your sister a servant again.

Do you understand?” King Ikechukwu repeated, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Ebere hesitated, her pride warring with her fear of their father’s growing anger.

She didn’t bother to respond at first, but her mother, sensing the storm brewing, leaned over and pinched her thigh under the table.

Ebere flinched and quickly muttered, “Yes, Father.” King Ikechukwu regarded her closely, his gaze sharp and critical.

He shook his head slightly, a look of disappointment crossing his face.

‘It seems I’ve spoiled her too much,’ he thought.

‘Perhaps it’s time for some corrections.’ Without another word, he rose from his seat, his commanding presence announcing the end of breakfast.

“That will be all.

Make sure my instructions are followed,” he said before walking out of the room.

Everyone else began to leave as well, except for Nnenna.

She remained seated, her mind turning over what had just transpired.

She thought about the king’s parting words regarding credit for the preparations.

He mentioned Ebere taking all the credit as if it were a given, she mused.

have forgotten that I’ll also

to both of us, or, at the very least, what’s mine will eventually be mine.’ Her lips curled into a small,

underestimate

The morning passed quickly, with Nnenna devoting her time to studying while her sister, Ebere, avoided lifting a finger to

Ebere refused to come downstairs and work with her for the birthday preparations, Nnenna

had more important

months in the hospital had left her far behind in her studies, and she was determined to catch

already taken the university entrance exam, and the results were

excited and anxious

outcome and remained diligent, pouring over the study materials and books her eldest brother had

the pages, a thought crossed

did he know to bring me these specific books on the day I was

he could

eldest brother had some insight into what was happening in the house, about her

trying

fetched, and she quickly dismissed

to get

firmly, diving back into her

intentions had been, she would make good use of his

going to act unless provoked, she finally left her room and made her way down to

of helping, she settled into an already prepared luxurious seat, a plate of delicacies placed beside her, as if she were royalty overseeing a

noticing that only one seat had been set

planned for

gaze shifted, landing on a stack of chairs meant for arranging the

friends in the castle, hurried over and quietly placed

drew a sharp glare from

stepped between her friend and her

began, her voice smooth yet piercing, “of course I

make space for me, just like they

see me as a servant?”

knew the consequences of such an accusation,