They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 198: Emergency Family Meeting Chapter 198: Emergency Family Meeting “None of these disadvantages, none of this overshadowing!” Her chest rose and fell rapidly as she glared at everyone in the room, her emotions spiraling out of control.

“I am the true princess of this kingdom, for goodness’ sake!” she cried.

“And yet, I haven’t been able to hold my head high because of her constant meddling!

And you—” she turned her furious gaze on her parents “—you don’t even care about me!

Do I even matter to you?

Or is it only her, the adopted one, that you care about?!” Her words struck like daggers, cutting deep into the tense silence that followed.

Queen Chioma’s lips parted slightly, but she stopped herself from intervening.

No… perhaps this was a good thing.

Let her say it.

Let her let it all out.

King Ikechukwu, however, straightened in his chair, his expression unreadable.

When he finally spoke, his voice was firm but calm.

“I care about both of you,” he said, choosing his words carefully.

Ebere let out a bitter laugh, crossing her arms.

“Then why do I feel like I’m invisible?” The king’s gaze hardened.

“Because you’re refusing to see the truth, Ebere.

You know as well as I do that Nnenna won and got every opportunity to shine because of her own abilities.

Not by stealing anything from you.” Ebere’s lips trembled, her fists clenching at her sides.

“Just because I didn’t say it in front of her doesn’t mean it’s not true,” the king said coldly.

His gaze bore into Ebere, sharp and unwavering.

“You should have worked on yourself instead of expecting preferential treatment, from me, from your mother, or from anyone.

Life will not bend to your will simply because you were born a princess.

kingdom, and certainly not in your future husband’s kingdom either.” His rebuke was sharp, cutting through

Queen Chioma stiffened.

but the king’s words made her realize something, there was no room for manipulation

tripping wouldn’t

pushed further, she

for Ebere, gripping her arm tightly in warning, silently pleading

was

had

king’s eyes darkened as he observed his

“Are

are,” the king continued, “speak

you lied to me—” His voice turned sharp, his anger crackling in the air

will regret it.” Ebere shrunk back at the force of his

me of that?!” she gasped, her

to do it before, but

I didn’t!

Her words rang through

one believed

Not anymore.

at this point,

bitterness ran deeper

It wouldn’t be surprising

insisted, her voice rising as

gaze met her siblings’, her

at her with

their expressions were cold,

once shared her resentment toward

feelings, they had seen what Nnenna

even the first princess had

this scandal, it was clear that whoever had

And that was unforgivable.

was the first to

it,” he said, his voice calm but sharp, “then who

the strongest grudge against

she stepped into

He folded his arms,

had nothing