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Chapter 174: Interrogation Chapter 174: Interrogation “How did you learn these things?” he finally asked.

His voice wasn’t demanding, nor was it laced with suspicion.

No, this wasn’t an interrogation, it was genuine curiosity.

And from the looks on their faces, the rest of the family was just as eager to hear her answer.

“A friend taught me,” Nnenna said simply.

“A friend?” King Ikechukwu’s brows furrowed.

Ebere scoffed.

“What friend do you have in this kingdom that could possibly teach you all that?

Even Lady Rose, who trained me and is leagues ahead of your so called friend, couldn’t make me win first place after years of lessons.” She narrowed her eyes.

“Who is this friend?” There was venom in her tone, a silent threat.

The moment she found out, she would make sure that person regretted ever helping Nnenna.

But Nnenna only smiled, unfazed.

How foolish did Ebere think she was?

Did she really expect her to reveal the identity of someone who had cared for her, who had given her the skills to stand where she was now?

When her own family had ignored her?

“It’s a friend,” she repeated calmly, her voice laced with quiet amusement.

“And you don’t need to know who they are.” Ebere “…” Ebere turned to their father, frustration evident in her face.

“Father!

Do you see how she’s speaking to me?

I just want to know who this person is so we can thank them properly.” She put on an innocent act, her voice laced with false sweetness.

“And also… to understand why this person didn’t think to teach the rest of us as well.

been fairer if we all had the same opportunities?” Her words were a veiled accusation, twisting the situation to make it seem like Nnenna was being selfish for keeping this

But Nnenna wasn’t fooled.

her head and watched as her father considered the words carefully “What was their motive for teaching only one person?” Ebere pressed,

trying

like only one person in this kingdom is outstanding?” She

not just anyone, but a

princess who will eventually marry out of

do us?” The irony

a princess who would one day marry into another

if Nnenna’s accomplishments somehow

have taught First Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, or even me!” she

than an adopted sister!”

the air,

Ikechukwu turned to Nnenna, his gaze

he asked her directly this

no

his eyes, calm

identity must remain hidden,” she said,

can they continue to help, even me, let alone the

then we will remain

to admit she had

right,” he

far ahead.” With that settled, his expression turned

on to the real reason I called you all here.” “Nnenna,” King

skills, but you have not given your sister any

allowed your brothers enough opportunity to showcase their abilities.” His gaze

he continued, “they will be the pillars of this

have their

princess does not need to show off

you are capable, just a

admire you.” Then

participate in any more events meant for

let your sister shine instead.” His

open her mouth to respond, he turned away, already

that leaving his royal seat for too long, especially during an important event, would be

him, her expression