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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 didn’t

as soon as he

the crowd unconsciously parted for him, making way as

the gathering,

something that made the entire kingdom

her chin gently, forcing

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

think

sent ripples of unease through the

Carl continued, his tone growing softer

I have to, I might even take you away from

you want me to, that

for granted, I might

Take her away?!

was immediate and

had stopped when Carl first arrived now returned in full force,

Take her where?

Across the seas?

To his kingdom?

and prestige that everyone here could

opportunity he was offering

Why her?

deserved the attention of such

she have

those who had previously mocked her for being adopted now looked at her with pure

very thing they saw as her weakness was now making her a target of their

Nnenna herself was in

only helping her because Somto had asked him to spy on

the

had also told him to take

That would be ridiculous.

would be…

help their enemy gain such a

It was annoying.

No, it was infuriating.

knew she was adopted, they acted like she was

beside them, let alone be

Prince Carl remained at her side, unfazed by the scandal they

slithered through the

not have heard the full news yet,”

be it,” another