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Chapter 174: Interrogation Chapter 174: Interrogation “How did you learn these things?” he finally asked.

His voice wasn’t demanding, nor was it laced with suspicion.

No, this wasn’t an interrogation, it was genuine curiosity.

And from the looks on their faces, the rest of the family was just as eager to hear her answer.

“A friend taught me,” Nnenna said simply.

“A friend?” King Ikechukwu’s brows furrowed.

Ebere scoffed.

“What friend do you have in this kingdom that could possibly teach you all that?

Even Lady Rose, who trainedand is leagues ahead of your so called friend, couldn't makewin first place

after years of lessons.” She narrowed her eyes.

“Who is this friend?” There was venom in her tone, a silent threat.

The moment she found out, she would make sure that person regretted ever helping Nnenna.

But Nnenna only smiled, unfazed.

How foolish did Ebere think she was?

Did she really expect her to reveal the identity of someone who had cared for her, who had given her the skills to

stand where she was now?

When her own family had ignored her?

“It’s a friend,” she repeated calmly, her voice laced with quiet amusement.

“And you don’t need to know who they are.” Ebere “...” Ebere turned to their father, frustration evident in her

face.

“Father!

Do you see how she’s speaking to me?

| just want to know who this person is so we can thank them properly.” She put on an innocent act, her voice

laced with false sweetness.

“And also... to understand why this person didn’t think to teach the rest of us as well.

Wouldn't it have been fairer if we all had the sopportunities?” Her words were a veiled accusation, twisting

the situation to make it seem like Nnenna was being selfish for keeping this “friend” a secret.

But Nnenna wasn't fooled.

She simply tilted her head and watched as her father considered the words carefully “What was their motive for

teaching only one person?” Ebere pressed, twisting the narrative further.

“Are they trying to create division?

To make it seem like only one person in this kingdom is outstanding?” She scoffed, her frustration growing.

“And not just anyone, but a princess.

A princess who will eventually marry out of the kingdom!

So what good does it do us?” The irony of her own words seemed lost on her.

She, too, was a princess who would one day marry into another land.

Yet, she spoke as if Nnenna’s accomplishments somehow lowered her own standing.

“The person should have taught First Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, or even me!” she

declared, her voice rising.

“Any of us would have been a better choice than an adopted sister!” A heavy silence fell over the room.

Ebere’s words hung in the air, sharp and cruel.

King Ikechukwu turned to Nnenna, his gaze steady.

“Who is this friend?” he asked her directly this time.

But Nnenna had no intention of answering.

She met his eyes, calm and unwavering.

“Their identity must remain hidden,” she said, her voice firm.

“Only by keeping them anonymous can they continue to help, even me, let alone the rest of the royal family.

If they are offended, they may leave, and then we will remain stagnant instead of growing stronger.” Her words

were logical, persuasive.

Even the king had to admit she had a point.

“Indeed, you are right,” he finally said, nodding.

“It is good that you have thought so far ahead.” With that settled, his expression turned more serious.

“Now, let's move on to the real reason | called you all here.” “Nnenna,” King Ikechukwu began again, his tone

firm.

“You have indeed proven your skills, but you have not given your sister any chance to prove hers.

Nor have you allowed your brothers enough opportunity to showcase their abilities.” His gaze bore into her,

heavy with expectation.

“Remember,” he continued, “they will be the pillars of this kingdom in the future.

You must let them have their moments as well.

A princess does not need to show off too much.

It is enough for you to demonstrate that you are capable, just a little, and people will respect you.

They will admire you.” Then cthe final blow.

“From now on, you will not participate in any more events meant for the princes.

And for the princesses’ competitions, you will step back and let your sister shine instead.” His voice carried no

room for negotiation.

“Do you understand?” Nnenna “..?” But before Nnenna could even open her mouth to respond, he turned away,

already walking back toward the grandstands.

He knew that leaving his royal seat for too long, especially during an important event, would be seen as rude.

The queen followed him, her expression triumphant.

As she passed, she placed a hand on Ebere’s shoulder, an encouraging, almost congratulatory gesture.

Ebere’s lips curled into a slow, satisfied smile.

Her goal had finally been achieved.

Somto had observed the entire exchange, standing just out of sight, his expression unreadable.

He had excused himself from the gathering, slipping away from the celebratory conversations, but what he had

stumbled upon was far more concerning than anything happening at the main event.

From what he had seen, and from what he had heard through the trusted eyes and ears he had placed around

the palace, it was becoming increasingly clear that Ebere was far from innocent.

He didn’t want to believe it.

He didn’t want to believe that his own sister could be so manipulative, so desperate to overshadow someone

else that she would stoop to such lengths.

But piece by piece, everything he had dismissed before as exaggeration was beginning to look like the

undeniable truth.

His gaze flickered to Nnenna.

She remained quiet, her expression unreadable.

Not a trace of emotion.

Not anger, not sadness, just an eerie stillness.

Somto wanted to say something.

He wanted to step in, to remind Ebere that her battle was unnecessary, that Nnenna had never once tried to

take what belonged to her.

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