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.

while, but eventually, sleep

In Carl’s room.

of his bed,

words replayed in his

was

people,

My own little sister?

scoffed under his

He must be joking.

sharply, tapping his fingers

end to whatever this is before it gets out of hand.’ — Across the palace,

window, arms folded,

barely begun, yet a

He had to act.

out a sleek black phone,

call was answered on

spoke, his voice calm but

deep voice responded from the other end, “The wind is

“Yes, sir.” The line

morning, the palace was alive with

knowing that today was one of the most important

no room for

riding clothes and protective gear, the participants gathered at the training grounds, their horses groomed to

where laughter and smiles had filled the air, today

The tension was thick.

show, diplomatic, polite,

But today?

Today was a battle.

something to

princes watching, Arthur and

alliances or recognition were determined to showcase their

were smiles, yes, but they

unspoken promise, I will not lose

competition was

activity was a royal

win against Roxurun, as their horses

stop the other kingdoms from

first kingdom to present

as they turned their attention to

was tradition for the highest

when the rider emerged, the audience

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