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

Chapter 368: Enemies Meet on a Narrow Path

“Welcome to Lionara, Your Majesty,” she said warmly.

As she looked around, she realized she was the highest ranking member of the royal family present at the moment.

Her siblings were likely occupied with preparations for the coronation. That made her, for now, the face of Lionara’s royal household. The weight of that moment settled quietly on her shoulders, but she bore it with poise.

King Seungho studied her briefly before nodding in acknowledgment.

“Second Princess Nnenna,” he said in his deep, regal voice, “I trust you’ve been well.”

He was gracious, measured in both tone and presence. His words were polite, but not overly warm. Still, that was expected. After all, the alliances were still forming, and everything at this stage was careful diplomacy.

Once, Nnenna might have gone unnoticed in such circles. But now?

With her eldest brother about to ascend the throne, and with the visible support he had shown her during the grand ball, no one dared to treat her lightly, not even the kings from distant lands.

She could feel the difference already.

The deference. The attention. The subtle shifts in posture when she spoke.

It was surreal… and just beginning.

“Thank you for your concern, Your Grace. I am well,” Nnenna replied with grace. “We are honored that you were able to attend, especially on such short notice.”

turned to greet the rest

ho, First Princess Cha, Second Prince Minjun, Princess

had been openly watching her earlier, offered a brief nod, though his eyes lingered longer

came the part she had been

group of dignitaries, her gaze landing on a tall, imposing figure dressed in deep blue and silver, King Vladimir

his children had been called off before the grand ball ended, and the

had been bruised, and his ego deeply cut. Despite all his resources, finding a new match for his children on

His

Nnenna kept

Majesty King Vladimir, to Your Grace the Queen, Crown Prince

head, his eyes sharp and distant. It was the kind of non response

then there was Prince

the tension in his jaw betraying his restrained emotions. Though relieved that he no longer had to marry the adopted daughter of Lionara’s royal family, part of

should have been the one to end things. He should have been the

had been the one to walk away, publicly, was something his pride refused

the cold greeting her father gave Nnenna. In truth,

flicker of hope for Arthur. She didn’t know if fate would ever

looked at Nnenna, she didn’t feel resentment. Unlike most noblewomen who would lash out at a rival, Nnenna had never done anything spiteful to her. On the contrary, she had been

between love rivals? Practically unheard of in royal

Nnenna stepped forward again,

me,” she said, her voice clear but graceful. “We’ve already made arrangements for your arrival. In thirty minutes, brunch will be served in the

to announce it, she knew the protocol and had taken it upon herself to personally ensure