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

Chapter 582: Have The Skills? Use Them

"You don’t have to cover for him, Your Highness," the housekeeper countered, eyes softening briefly before hardening again. "Your wellbeing became our duty from the moment His Highness acknowledged you. This must be done."

Then, to the guards: "Go."

The guards froze, caught in the middle. Should they obey the housekeeper, the man who had always commanded their loyalty, or the princess, who carried his highness’s acknowledgment?

Their eyes shifted toward the housekeeper. The weight of their silence said it all.

But instead of pressing the guards, the housekeeper turned back to Nnenna, studying her carefully.

"Your Highness?" he asked, his tone softer now, yet still carrying that edge of inquiry.

"It was really an accident," Nnenna replied firmly. Then, lowering her voice, she added, "I wouldn’t cover up for anyone who makes an attempt. I’m more than capable of dealing with them myself if they dare try."

The housekeeper held her gaze for a moment longer before finally nodding. With a flick of his hand, he signaled the guards to stand down.

"Very well. Alice will be coming over shortly to tend to your wounds," he said smoothly, his voice sliding back into its usual calm, paternal cadence. "After that, you may take your brunch."

"Okay." Nnenna nodded, her eyes narrowing slightly as she scanned his face for any crack, any trace of deceit.

Nothing.

Hmm. He’s good, very good. Even with her training under Arthur, she couldn’t read through him at all. His expression carried only genuine concern, every word spoken with sincerity.

But then again, someone of his standing in the household, and now, as she realized, in the martial world as well, would hardly be an open book. He was probably well trained, both in concealing his true thoughts and in wearing convincing masks when necessary.

Which only made him more dangerous.

the housekeeper reminded her, noticing she was

Nnenna nodded, turning to leave. But then something struck her.

"The soup!"

blinked. "Yes, Your

like some soup as well," Nnenna said suddenly, her tone casual but her eyes

lifted ever so slightly,

me some," Nnenna

her to notice. "I’m afraid that might take

that?" Her eyes narrowed, curiosity

patch the slip,

for it in thirty minutes," Nnenna answered with a light

can do about that. I hope you understand." His voice

replied softly, her

he gave his reasons, especially when he couched them in respectful tones. So why was she

one of the servants mention you already made soup," Nnenna added casually,

smoothly, as if

then you can give me a little from there," Nnenna countered

flinch. "It won’t be enough," he replied

studying him. Hmm. He’s good, she thought, oddly impressed at how he never

I understand," she finally said, letting the matter drop

his fatherly expression. She had never pressed him this

prepare soup along with your brunch. In the meantime, let Alice treat your

turned away, her expression

for Alice, her hands throbbing

System... that soup will be served in a

are you going to do to stop it?"

thought, her determination sharp