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.

forgotten that I’ll also be

very least, what’s mine will eventually be mine.’ Her lips curled into a small, determined smile as she rose gracefully from her

underestimate me,’ she

my success sweeter.’ The morning passed quickly, with Nnenna devoting

for the birthday

mind; she had more important things to focus

behind

the university entrance exam, and the results were

was both excited and anxious

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

she flipped through the pages, a thought crossed her

he know to bring me these specific books on the day I was discharged?’

things he

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

subtly trying

far fetched, and she quickly

to get

she told herself firmly, diving

been, she would make

unless provoked, she finally left her room and made her way

an already prepared luxurious seat, a plate

seat had been set

for

stack of chairs meant for arranging

for herself, a servant, one of her friends in the castle, hurried over and quietly placed a chair beside the pastries

sharp glare from Ebere, her eyes flashing

between

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

like they did for you.” She smiled, eyes glinting with unspoken

do I need to remind Father that you still see me as a servant?” She tilted her head, feigning innocence,

consequences of such an