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Chapter 203: Defaming Her Chapter 203: Defaming Her Carl had arrived.

The moment he stepped into the gathering, the entire atmosphere shifted.

He walked with his usual air of effortless confidence, his sharp gaze scanning the crowd like a predator assessing his surroundings.

His tailored black and gold attire only added to his imposing presence, the very sight of him demanding attention.

The murmurs and whispers that had filled the air just moments ago died instantly.

Every single pair of eyes turned to him, assessing, calculating.

And just like that, the conversation about Nnenna was temporarily forgotten, replaced with a new focus.

People started plotting again.

The royals, the nobles, the ambitious social climbers, everyone present had been desperately trying to gain Carl’s favor since the ball began.

The fact that the event was slowly drawing to an end and no one had made any significant headway with him only heightened their determination.

For those seeking power, securing Carl’s good graces would ensure a lifetime of influence.

They would wake up every morning smiling if they could win him over.

The problem?

Carl had not given anyone the chance to even play their game.

He had remained distant, uninterested, and wholly unapproachable.

And now, seeing him here, appearing at such a pivotal moment, set off a fresh wave of silent schemes and desperate hopes.

Especially among the women.

The ladies, who had been indulging in gossip just moments ago, straightened up immediately.

Their expressions shifted, becoming more composed, more refined.

No one wanted to appear like a petty gossip in front of Carl.

No, they wanted to look like the kind of woman worthy of his attention.

Carl’s sharp gaze swept over the crowd before locking onto Nnenna, who stood apart from everyone, her head bowed, her entire posture weighed down by the whispers and judgment surrounding her.

He knew she must still be upset with him.

Knew she probably didn’t even want to see him.

the moment he heard the news, he

as soon as

the crowd unconsciously parted for him, making

the gathering, tension thick in the

finally reached her, he did something that made the entire

chin gently, forcing her to

me you’re sad about all this,” he murmured, his voice carrying an

you really think these people deserve

sent ripples of unease through the nobles

worry,” Carl continued, his tone growing softer but

I have to, I might even take you away from

want me to,

yet… but if these people keep taking you for granted, I might just

Take her away?!

reaction was

arrived now returned in full force, only this time, it was filled with disbelief, envy, and

Take her where?

Across the seas?

To his kingdom?

a life of power, wealth, and prestige that everyone

opportunity he was offering made the nobles see

Why her?

that deserved the attention of such a legendary

she have that

previously mocked her for being adopted now looked at her with pure

weakness was now making her a

herself was

helping her because Somto had asked him to

the reason,

way Somto had also told him

That would be ridiculous.

would be… a

right mind would help their enemy

It was annoying.

No, it was infuriating.

that they knew she was adopted, they acted like she was

them, let alone be considered close to a

yet, here they were, watching as Prince Carl remained at her side, unfazed by the scandal

slithered through

have heard the full news yet,”

must be it,”