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

Chapter 204: What a Disgrace!

Chapter 204: What a Disgrace!

Bora “…” Others “…” The entire courtyard seemed to freeze.

Bora’s lips parted.

“…I—” “You said that like you expected me to suddenly care.” His voice was calm, but there was an edge beneath it, smooth and cutting.

“Like you expected me to change my mind.” The crowd collectively held their breath.

Carl’s gaze flickered over them, slow and deliberate.

“Is that what you were hoping for?” Bora swallowed, struggling to keep her expression composed.

“I only meant to ensure you were informed—” Carl cut her off.

“I don’t need you to inform me about things I already know.” Silence.

He knew.

Carl already knew, and yet, he still stood there, next to Nnenna, completely unaffected.

A second wave of pure shock rippled through the crowd.

It was one thing for Prince Carl to remain unaffected by the revelation of Nnenna’s adoption.

But to act like it didn’t even matter?

To treat her the same as before, as if her bloodline was irrelevant?

Now, they were furious.

Whispers turned into murmurs.

Murmurs turned into angry mutterings.

Bora’s face was a picture of disbelief and barely concealed rage.

She clenched her fists, taking a shaky breath before forcing out, “But Prince Carl!

She is not of royal blood!

She is not qualified to be your queen!” She almost screamed the words, desperation leaking into her voice.

Carl blinked at her, tilting his head slightly, as if… confused.

about making Nnenna

once implied such a

his mind, he

what these

he was planning to

How ridiculous.

reason he had stepped in, the reason he had spoken up for her at all, was because of

no interest in making

to

his family as his younger

wanted a daughter, one of their greatest

in their eyes, the way his

everything, power, wealth, lands that stretched far beyond the reach of

they died leaving him as the only

here

intelligent enough to navigate politics despite being underestimated, and stubborn enough to survive even when the

She would be perfect.

the mere thought of him favoring her, Carl had to wonder,

had intended to

let things settle

They were treating her as

didn’t even deserve to stand in their

Carl’s jaw tensed slightly.

just push him to act

let out a quiet breath and glanced at Nnenna,

thought he was only

what he

That was fine.

For now.

moment, weighing his

intentions, to adopt Nnenna as his younger sister, he knew it would only give

would never

if they believed she

they wouldn’t dare

Not even in private.

future queen, his queen,

he let

princess from Dixan, Princess Bora, loudly declared Nnenna’s status as an adopted daughter, as if that single fact should strip her of Carl’s attention, he simply looked

Unimpressed.

remember asking for your opinion, miss…” Carl’s voice was

now that he thought about it, who was

sharp blue eyes flicked over her, taking in the way she carried herself, the near hysterical edge to her voice, the way she