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.”

advantage of the moment, she turned to greet the

Prince Ji ho, First Princess Cha, Second Prince Minjun,

Minjun, who had been openly

part she

imposing figure dressed in deep blue

Somto’s engagement with his children had been called off before the grand ball ended, and

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

forgiven. His expression when he looked at her

kept

Grace the Queen, Crown

inclined his head, his eyes sharp and

then there was Prince

he no longer had

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

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

cold greeting her father gave Nnenna. In truth, she

match yet, not that she minded. Deep down, Anya still held a flicker of hope for Arthur. She didn’t

didn’t feel resentment. Unlike most noblewomen who would lash out at a rival, Nnenna had never done

love rivals? Practically unheard

the royal greetings wrapped up, Nnenna stepped forward again, this time addressing the

said, her voice clear but graceful. “We’ve already made arrangements for your arrival. In thirty minutes,

charge to announce it, she knew the

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