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

Chapter 593: No Ordinary Girl

"I may not be a lawyer, but I’ve read enough to know how this court works. Thank you very much."

Daniel’s face tightened, but before he could snap back, the Prime Minister raised a hand. His sharp, aged eyes studied Nnenna in silence. For a heartbeat, no one breathed. Then, to everyone’s shock, he leaned back in his chair.

"...I will allow it."

The uproar that followed was immediate. Voices rose, confused, angry, stunned, but the Prime Minister’s glare silenced them all. Within moments, guards escorted the housekeeper to the stand. Shackled, older, and visibly exhausted, the man still carried himself with quiet dignity.

Nnenna stepped forward, unflinching.

"You have worked for Riverum Castle for how long?" she asked.

For a moment, the man stayed silent, as if weighing her intent. Then his voice, steady but worn, filled the hall.

"Over four decades."

A wave of murmurs passed through the crowd.

Nnenna nodded slowly. "So, you not only served the previous king... you also watched his son grow up."

"I did." The housekeeper’s gaze drifted, softening as he recalled. "I was there the very day he was born." His voice lowered, almost wistful, before hardening again.

Nnenna’s expression did not change. "Would you say you see him as your own son?"

housekeeper hesitated. The silence stretched, then he swallowed and nodded. "...Yes.

audience held its breath. Some

correctly," she continued, "you spent more

lips pressed into a line. His shoulders tensed, and he looked away for the first time. "...Yes.

some pitying, some accusing. His daughters, sitting at the defense bench, lowered their heads,

What’s the point of all these meaningless questions from Miss

Minister said, though his tone carried an edge of curiosity. He,

to establish one simple fact, that this man has no true reason to harm His Highness. Don’t you all want to know why? Why someone so close would do such a thing? That’s what

in his seat, his hesitation clear. He, too, wanted an answer. They had pressed the housekeeper over and over, but he never spoke. Maybe

sinking

proceed. He gave a small nod. He was seeking

housekeeper, her voice calm but cutting. "You said you’ve spent more time with His Highness than even your own children. It’s obvious you care for

.....

A few minutes passed.

his head bowed, lips sealed,

firmly, "this witness is clearly uncooperative and withholding information that could save the future king. I ask for permission to treat

defense lawyers shot up, his voice rising with anger. The words landed hard, shaking the

searching for her intent. All she found in Nnenna’s eyes

finally told the

his outrage spilling over. He leaned toward her, voice low but heated. "We can plead insanity later. But if she keeps pushing like this, nobody

first chair on this case," Lora snapped back, her tone sharp as glass. "I won’t repeat