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.

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

Queen Chioma stiffened.

Ebere, but the king’s words made her realize something, there was no

guilt tripping wouldn’t

she would

tightly

was already

had

eyes darkened as

asked, “Are you the one who

you are,” the

His voice turned sharp, his anger crackling in the air like a

back at the force of

can you accuse me of that?!” she gasped, her voice rising in

tempted to do it before, but I never

I didn’t!

not!” Her words rang

one

Not anymore.

this point, it

bitterness ran deeper than anyone

she had tried to humiliate Nnenna… It wouldn’t be

Ebere insisted, her voice rising as she desperately scanned

gaze met

weren’t looking at

their expressions were

her resentment toward Nnenna were staring at her

seen what Nnenna had done

had brought them honor, recognition, things that even the first

whoever had exposed

And that was unforgivable.

was the first to

his voice

the strongest grudge

stepped into this castle, you’ve despised

know that.” He folded his arms, his eyes

you had nothing to do with this?”