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

Chapter 438: Openly Declaring War

She wasn’t ready to surrender her throne, not now, not ever.

So, the scheming began again.

After sulking in silence for a day, she bounced back, more determined than ever to restore her reputation and prove that Nnenna meant absolutely nothing to Prince Carl.

She had already spent the night convincing her loyal followers, her so called henchmen, and now they were fully onboard, whispering lies and twisting the truth with well practiced ease.

“The only reason Prince Carl rushed to her,” one of them said in the hallway with dramatic flair, “was because she’s a fellow student. Obviously. No prince wants one of his students harmed under his watch, it’s just responsibility, not affection.”

“Exactly,” another chimed in. “Besides, Nnenna always shamelessly sits behind Jana in class. That’s probably why the prince thought they were close. Anyone would panic if they thought their girlfriend’s friend was in danger. It’s basic human decency.”

They spun the story so well, so persistently, that some students started to pause and consider it.

“Hmm… makes sense,” a few muttered among themselves. “Maybe it was all just a misunderstanding. No way a prince would fall for someone so… average. Yes, she’s the most pretty girl I’ve ever seen, but she doesn’t have a strong background. She’s just a scholarship student!”

Bit by bit, the rumors began to take root again. Suspicion returned to curious minds. Doubt began to cast long shadows.

And somewhere in the middle of it all, Jana smirked in satisfaction.

Her game had just begun.

But not everyone bought the story Jana’s people were selling.

look on Prince Carl’s face

he checked Nnenna over. That wasn’t the reaction

That was personal.

one student whispered to another. “You don’t fake that. Not even princes can pretend

“He looked like he was about to lose his mind

groups began to form

idea that Prince Carl’s reaction was because of Jana. That maybe, just maybe, his concern for Nnenna was only because of her connection to Jana.

Prince Carl hadn’t once looked at Jana that day, not even when she stood there

sixty percent sure… but sixty percent wasn’t enough to go

They stopped trying to suck up to Nnenna, and quietly distanced themselves, just in case Jana’s version

the day, no one wanted to gamble

Omniora Academy, rumors were

the rumors swirling around. In

to her or hover around her desk with

jotted down her notes, and even exchanged a few quiet laughs with Emily. For the first time in

after another, until the last lecture ended and the professor exited the hall. The usual noise began to rise, students chatting, packing their bags, stretching their arms. But

SLAM!

loud sound cracked through the room

Everyone froze.

All eyes turned.

hard on Nnenna’s desk, her face burning

blinked, confused, as she looked up

heartbeat. The tension was thick enough