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Chapter 150: Who’s Doing The First Dance?

Chapter 150: Who’s Doing The First Dance?

Polite applause rippled through the crowd as Princess Ebere stepped forward, her chin lifted high, a practiced smile on her lips.

The king’s expression softened as he turned slightly.

“Tonight, however, marks not just one, but two celebrations.

It is also the sixteenth birthday of another cherished member of our royal family, Second Princess Nnenna.” Gasps echoed through the hall, and murmurs spread like wildfire.

“Second Princess?

So it’s true?!” some whispered in confusion.

“Being introduced only at sixteen, is she truly his daughter?” others speculated, eyes darting between the unfamiliar girl and the royal family.

But the king continued, undeterred.

“For reasons known only to our family, my daughter Princess Nnenna has remained outside of the public eye until now.

However, tonight, that changes.

It is with great pride that I introduce her to the world for the first time.” Nnenna took a step forward, standing tall despite the whispers and scrutinizing gazes.

The grand chandeliers illuminated her striking features, her poise unwavering.

“She is my daughter, a true princess of Lionara,” the king affirmed, his voice firm.

“And she will stand alongside her sister, upholding the legacy of our great kingdom.” The crowd erupted into discussions, eyes filled with intrigue and curiosity.

“She carries herself like a royal,” one noblewoman observed.

“Strange… she has a mysterious air about her,” a duke muttered, intrigued.

“And she’s… beautiful,” another prince admitted, his gaze lingering on her.

hand, silencing the

long celebration, the Grand Royal Ball, a time of festivities, alliances,

our kingdom and the hospitality of our court.” He lifted a wine glass

princesses of Lionara, to new beginnings, and to a grand celebration!” The crowd erupted into cheers, though some eyes still lingered

finished his announcement, the grand ballroom doors swung open, revealing

the first firework exploded in

succession, bursts of crimson, sapphire, emerald, and silver, illuminating the night in a dazzling display of light

gasped in awe, their faces reflecting

a noblewoman exclaimed, clutching

celebration!” another murmured, watching as a particularly elaborate firework bloomed into the

balcony,

seen many royal festivities before couldn’t hide

splendor…,” a visiting prince mused, his gaze flickering toward Nnenna,

the sky before exploding all at once, creating a breathtaking cascade

into applause, their excitement palpable as the grand ball officially

opening dance followed

the ballroom, waiting for the first princess to step forward with her dance partner, followed

But no one moved.

eyes turned to Princess Ebere, who stood frozen in place at the edge of

spread through the crowd

expression darkened, his sharp gaze locking onto his

to Queen Chioma to handle

composure,

in, speaking in hushed

response she received made her

turned and walked back to the

his expression mirrored hers, anger laced with

the ballroom until it landed on

far from the center, surrounded by Somto and the

of the silent chaos unfolding, engaged in quiet conversation

and spoke something to Queen Chioma, his

was,