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

Chapter 249: Severing all Ties Chapter 249: Severing all Ties As the murmurs of the crowd continued, Lady Chineye paid no attention to their shifting opinions.

Just moments ago, these same people had been ready to crucify her without hesitation.

Now that the truth was out, they were conveniently acting as if they had always believed in her innocence.

The hypocrisy was exhausting, but she let it slide, there were more important things to focus on.

Her gaze landed on the girl who had saved her.

If not for Nnenna’s quick thinking, she might have been dragged away in shame, her reputation forever tarnished.

The weight of what had almost happened made her shudder.

Taking a deep breath, she turned to the girl who stood there, arms crossed, looking as if this was just another ordinary day for her.

Chineye stepped forward, sincerity evident in her voice.

“I don’t even know how to begin thanking you,” she said, dropping the usual formalities of her title.

“Nnenna, I am truly grateful.

I don’t know what I would have done if you hadn’t spoken up for me and recorded that video.” At the mention of her name, Nnenna raised an eyebrow.

The moment felt surreal, just earlier, she had been an unnoticed store worker, and now, the noble daughter of a powerful duke was thanking her.

“It’s nothing,” she shrugged, though the warmth in her chest told her she actually appreciated the gratitude.

Chineye tilted her head, studying her through the face mask and cap.

“You look familiar.

Have we met before?” She frowned slightly, then her eyes widened with realization.

“You look like someone I’ve seen from the royal family.” Nnenna stiffened for a fraction of a second before regaining her composure.

“Do I?” she asked casually, as if the comment didn’t intrigue her.

Chineye nodded, but before she could dwell on the thought, she smiled instead.

“Would you like to be my friend?” Nnenna blinked in surprise.

lady asking a “commoner” to be her

something that happened

looked at Chineye, she could tell this wasn’t a simple offer made

Chineye genuinely meant it.

moment, Nnenna

this for friendship, she had simply stepped in because

Chineye

Why not?

finally said, pulling out her

silent agreement

manager, who had been nervously hovering

was

began, her voice

my sincerest

have caused you.” Chineye

“we’d like to offer you exclusive benefits as a

treatment, whatever you need!” Nnenna watched

minutes ago, the same manager had been eager to punish

she was practically

Typical.

everything, gave a

she said,

was not the type to hold unnecessary

only been trying to do her job, even if she had gone about it in

mean she was completely forgiving

all right, Manager,” Chineye finally said, her tone calm

manager exhaled in visible relief, clasping her hands together as if she had just

“Thank you, my lady.

much for

into a thin

checked the CCTV footage

The subtle warning in her words made the

words were polite, the underlying message was clear, she had made a grave

her head slightly

“Yes, my lady.

Then, with one final glance at Nnenna, Chineye turned and walked out of the store, leaving the still shaken