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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.

he heard the news, he didn’t

came as soon as he

her, the crowd unconsciously parted for him,

stretched over the gathering, tension thick

he did something that

lifted her chin gently, forcing her

all this,” he

really think these people deserve

ripples of unease through the nobles standing

continued, his tone growing softer

to, I might

me

but if these people keep taking you for granted, I might just move my plans closer.” Gasps

Take her away?!

was

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

Take her where?

Across the seas?

To his kingdom?

wealth, and prestige that everyone here could

sheer weight of the opportunity he was offering made the

Why her?

have that deserved the attention of such a legendary

she have

for being adopted

saw as her weakness was now making her a target of their

herself was

because Somto had asked him to spy on

the reason,

Somto had also told him to

That would be ridiculous.

would be… a huge

would help their enemy gain such a powerful

It was annoying.

No, it was infuriating.

that they knew she was adopted, they acted like

alone be considered close

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

slithered through

must not have heard the full

must be it,”