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

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

underestimate

devoting her time to studying while her sister, Ebere, avoided lifting a finger to

with her for the birthday preparations, Nnenna chose to

she had more

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

she had already taken the university entrance exam,

excited

diligent, pouring over the

the pages, a thought crossed

know to bring me these specific books on

he could have chosen,

brother had some insight into what was happening in the house, about her books and studying

trying to

idea seemed too far fetched, and she quickly

couldn’t afford to get distracted

told herself firmly, diving

had been, she would

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

helping, she settled into an already prepared luxurious seat, a plate of

the hall, immediately noticing that only one seat had been set up in

planned for her to

a stack of chairs meant

one for herself, a servant, one of her friends in the castle, hurried over

of kindness instantly drew a sharp glare from Ebere, her eyes flashing with

between her friend and her sister’s venomous

yet

for someone to make space for me, just like they did for you.” She smiled, eyes glinting with

need to remind Father that you still see me as a servant?” She

such