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

Chapter 612: Charming Intro

At first glance, he was striking, tall and lean, with sharp, high cheekbones, a long straight nose, and pale gray blue eyes framed by dark brows, the kind that made his expressions seem naturally intense. It was softened only by the kind of smile that screamed I’ve gotten away with this before.

Very handsome, no doubt. The kind of man who probably made girls giggle without even trying. But to Nnenna, used to Arthur’s carved from stone composure and Carl’s effortless confidence, this stranger’s charm felt... cheap. Flashy. Like a sparkler compared to steady firelight.

She wheeled closer, the soft hum of her chair and faint roll of wheels against tile catching the attention of the men.

"Nnenna," Carl said first, hesitating as if he hadn’t expected her so soon.

"Good morning, people." She gave them all a small wave before nodding toward the unfamiliar man, whose eyes had been scanning her with an amused, mischievous glint ever since she entered. "And who’s this?"

"He’s—" Arthur began, but the stranger cut him off smoothly.

"I’m Darius," he said, springing to his feet with the reflexes of someone who never missed a chance to perform. In two strides, he was at her side.

Before Nnenna could even register what was happening, he caught her right hand and bowed slightly, brushing a soft kiss across the back of it.

"Pleased to meet you, Nnenna."

What the freak? Nnenna blinked, frozen for a few seconds in sheer disbelief not noticing the annoyed reactions from the others in the hall.

Arthur’s chair scraped sharply against the floor, dragging her attention back. His voice was low, dangerous.

"Try that again, and you can leave this castle without those lips."

his eyes like he had been expecting this exact

Highness to you," he

silently. Nanny wasn’t far from his reaction. Unconsciously, she smacked her

contaminated. "Wow. Bold much?" she deadpanned, her lips

grinned wider, undeterred, clearly used

paused, clearly sensing the danger in the room. He raised both hands in mock surrender, flashing an

have to make a good impression when

shot up, her tone sharp with

feel the freeze. Slowly, she turned her head and spotted the source:

stupid, didn’t flinch. He leaned casually on the

whole "I can never walk again" thing a little too well. So they brought me in to, you know... pick your brains, make sure you’re not bottling anything up. And maybe help when your sunshine and

the air like a blade, his glare promising

best—" Darius began seemingly unbothered by the threat, only for the housekeeper

Darius rolled his eyes,

smugly, clearly

grudging glance at Carl. "Who asked His

unfazed, just sipped his tea calmly, as if Darius were an annoying fly buzzing in his ear. "Jealousy doesn’t suit you,"

I am. So maybe you two should stop glaring daggers and

finally tilted her head at him, her expression hovering somewhere between amusement and irritation. "Wow. So

"Lord preserve

as his fists clenched tighter. Carl, still calm but visibly annoyed, let out the faintest sigh, clearly wondering if bringing Darius here was