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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.

words were a veiled accusation, twisting the situation to make

But Nnenna wasn’t fooled.

father considered the words carefully “What was their motive for teaching only one

trying

in this kingdom is outstanding?” She scoffed,

not just anyone, but

princess who will eventually marry out of the

The irony

would one day

if Nnenna’s accomplishments somehow lowered her

Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, or even me!” she declared, her

been a better choice than an adopted sister!” A heavy silence fell

in the air, sharp and

to Nnenna, his gaze

is this friend?” he

no

eyes, calm and

identity must remain hidden,”

them anonymous can they continue to help, even

may leave, and then we will remain stagnant instead of

the king had to

you are right,” he finally said,

you have thought so far ahead.” With that settled,

I called you all here.” “Nnenna,” King Ikechukwu began

have indeed proven your skills, but you have not

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

“they will be the pillars

them have

princess does not need

enough for you to demonstrate that you are capable, just a little, and

Then came the

you will not participate in any more

for the princesses’ competitions, you will step back and let your sister shine instead.” His voice carried no room

even open her mouth to respond,

that leaving his royal seat for too long, especially during

him,