Chapter 162: Display Chapter 162: Display And then there was the fact that she had been adopted at six.

That was all he had, her dance, her adoption.

Nothing else.

Their faces weren’t even that similar, though he knew better than to rely on that.

A woman’s face could change countless times before she even reached adulthood.

A DNA test.

That was an option.

But wasn’t that going too far for something he wasn’t even sure of?

And besides, he couldn’t do it without her permission.

Arthur exhaled sharply and leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling.

He needed more proof.

And he was going to get it!

But Arthur’s mind refused to rest.

His thoughts drifted back to when Nnenna danced on stage, how confident she looked, how effortlessly she moved.

His heart had nearly leaped out of his chest watching her.

She danced exactly like his best friend had.

Back then, as a child, she would perform in front of them without hesitation, eager for their praises.

She was never shy, never uncertain.

Was he losing his mind?

Maybe he was just projecting, seeing what he wanted to see.

Then again… He would see her again tomorrow.

He would observe her more.

By the end of this grand ball, he should have his answer.

With that final thought, he exhaled, forcing himself to shut his eyes.

a while, but eventually,

In Carl’s room.

of his bed, arms crossed,

words replayed in

was he

no way, no way, Arthur, of all people, was developing feelings for a sixteen year

My own little sister?

scoffed under

He must be joking.

his fingers against

an end to whatever this is

by the window, arms folded, staring

barely begun, yet a storm was already

He had to act.

out a sleek black phone, he

answered on the very first

spoke, his voice calm but

from the other end, “The wind is picking up.” Somto’s eyes

sir.” The line went

next morning, the palace was

that today was one of the

was no room for

participants gathered

the previous day, where laughter and smiles had filled the air, today carried a

The tension was thick.

been for show,

But today?

Today was a battle.

something to

Arthur and Carl, no one

or recognition were determined to

smiles, yes,

nod was an unspoken

competition was about to

activity was a royal

expected to win against Roxurun, as their horses were renowned across the

that did not stop the other kingdoms from

first kingdom to present

the crowd as they turned their attention to the track’s entrance, expecting the first

for the highest ranking

rider emerged, the

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