Chapter 92: The First Dance Chapter 92: The First Dance “No,” Queen Chioma cut him off swiftly, shaking her head.

“It’s already too late.” Nnnena “…” King Ikechukwu “…” Obinna “…” Abuchi “…” Ebere “…” Chidera “…” Queen Chioma’s answer was a little too quick.

Everyone at the table knew it wasn’t true.

The best tailors in the kingdom could sew a whole collection in less than a week if needed.

So why the rush to dismiss the idea?

Nnenna hid a small smirk.

A whole week.

Which fashion designer or tailor couldn’t make a decent dress with that much time?

And yet, silence.

No one spoke up.

Nnenna’s lips twitched in amusement.

Interesting.

But before she could say anything, Queen Chioma gracefully took control of the situation.

“My King,” she said smoothly, turning to her husband.

“I will handle the matter.

There is no need for concern.” As if it was something so trivial that it didn’t even require discussion.

The King nodded, satisfied.

He knew his wife.

She might not put much effort into Nnenna’s dress, but she wasn’t foolish enough to disgrace him or the kingdom.

That was why he married her, after all.

Even though he had been in love with someone else.

She would make sure Nnenna had something suitable to wear.

reassured himself

continued, clearing his

etiquette teachers will take up

well.” A ripple of

will last for several days, and there will be various royal events.”

will be horse riding, archery, a royal hunt, and many other

this… was

and I have been planning for over a few

everything should be ready in time.” Nnenna glanced at

one

was a chance

well enough, she was already thinking of ways to humiliate

But Nnenna?

She simply smiled.

Bring it on..

turned to his

celebrant, so

have a suitable partner

from a powerful kingdom, preferably one higher in status

someone of that caliber, dance with

must not dance with just anybody,”

moved past Ebere, sweeping over the hall until his

crossed his face, he had forgotten about her again “Oh,”

we usually have only one person on

dance.” His voice was softer this time, as if he knew he was

what choice did he

needed to advertise Ebere, the daughter who could secure powerful alliances for

Nnenna… he still wasn’t sure where her true loyalties

allowed her to gain opportunities, and

to the doubts

to

out a quiet

turned her head away,

the other hand, beamed with a gloating smile, eager to rub

mother discreetly

noticed the brief flicker

far and escalated the matter, he might reconsider and allow both of them to dance, something

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255