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.

must have forgotten that I’ll also be

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

underestimate me,’ she

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

work with her for the birthday preparations, Nnenna chose to also withdraw and

mind; she had more

in the hospital had left her far behind in her studies, and she was

the university entrance

was both excited and

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

the pages, a thought crossed

know to bring me these specific books on

all the things he

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

trying to

and she quickly dismissed it, shaking her

to get distracted

firmly, diving back into her

would

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

a plate of delicacies placed beside her, as if she were royalty overseeing

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

for her to

stack of chairs meant for arranging the

she was about to grab one for herself, a servant, one of her friends in the castle, hurried over and quietly placed a chair beside the

sharp glare

between her friend and her sister’s

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

like they did for you.” She smiled, eyes

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

knew the consequences of such an accusation, and so did