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Chapter 148 - 148 Alpha Males

Chapter 148: Alpha Males Chapter 148: Alpha Males Prince Minjun mirrored her smile, though his eyes sharpened slightly.

It was clear to him now, his opponent was not as naive as he had been led to believe.

Within a few hours of finding out that she existed, he had been briefed on her, a princess who had been hidden away for years, inexperienced with the world beyond the castle walls.

Supposedly, she would be easy to manipulate, dazzled by charm and flattery.

How wrong they had been.

If she was truly as clueless as they assumed, she would have fallen right into his trap.

Instead, she had effortlessly dodged his initial move, subtly making it known that she was not an easy target.

His father had considered sending his older brother for this task, but the uncertainty surrounding her status made them cautious.

Was she merely a pretty face?

Or was she truly favored?

If it was just about beauty, then any engagement, whether with the first or second princess, would still be a win for Dixan.

But if intelligence was also a factor, things became far more complicated.

Minjun was intrigued.

The game had only just begun, and he was starting to think he had underestimated his opponent.

Over the years, they had interacted with the first princess during various royal events and were confident she would make a suitable queen, graceful, well mannered, and easy to predict.

But this newly introduced second princess was an enigma.

Yet, the signs were impossible to ignore.

The way the king regarded her, the way the distinguished first prince had personally escorted here, these were not gestures made for someone insignificant.

There was no way they could afford to lose both princesses by making a careless mistake.

The safest course of action?

Secure them both.

If they could maneuver events to have their royal sons marry the two princesses of Lionara, it would be a massive victory.

A true jackpot.

While the alliance was crucial for Dixan, this was more than just duty for Prince Minjun.

He had his own personal reasons for being there.

Though his kingdom had left him with options, princesses from other lands who would make fine wives, none of them had everything he needed.

But Princess Nnenna… she seemed different.

He saw a tiny bit of potential in her, even if she didn’t yet realize it herself.

She seemed strong willed, intelligent, and captivating.

And while she wasn’t someone he could easily mold, he liked the challenge.

If he played his cards right, he could shape her into the perfect partner, someone who would not only stand beside him but also help him achieve his ultimate goal.

Now, all he had to do was win.

But now, it seemed like there wouldn’t be much “shaping” to do, at least for now, Princess Nnenna had detected his move and effortlessly dissolved it before it could even take effect.

This conversation was getting interesting.

Prince Minjun glanced back and caught the familiar look on his elder brother’s face while he spoke to the first princess.

Impatience.

The crown prince of Dixan had little tolerance for things that weren’t immediately useful to him.

That was why, despite being of marriageable age, he had yet to take a wife.

His focus was solely on governance, power, and securing his future.

But that approach had its downsides, if he remained unmarried much longer, there would be no heir to secure his line.

That was part of the reason why Minjun had agreed to be sent to pursue the second princess.

He had a feeling she was a better option than the first princess, despite the years of familiarity the royal families had with her sister.

And even if Nnenna wasn’t everything he hoped for, he didn’t need her to be perfect, just capable of bearing him children.

That alone would solidify his position against his brother, whose claim to the throne was seen as automatic.

Minjun smirked to himself.

This was more than just a political move for him now.

Winning over Princess Nnenna had become a personal challenge, and he never lost.

Besides, he knew a secret about his elder brother, one that made him certain he would win the battle for the throne in the end.

That certainty fueled his need to secure a woman he could control, someone who would align perfectly with his ambitions.

He needed a wife who didn’t think for herself but possessed a beauty that could incite the envy of nations.

And here she was, standing right before him.

As Prince Minjun relished these thoughts, convinced that everything was falling into place, Nnenna frowned in discomfort.

The increasing rowdiness around her was unsettling, but what truly made her skin crawl was the expression on Minjun’s face.

It was a look she had seen before, calculating, manipulative, the kind that belonged to men who mistook control for power.

She had encountered many stories of so called “alpha males” who twisted the meaning of leadership, believing dominance came from intimidation and deception rather than wisdom and strength.

Seeing that very look in Minjun’s eyes, any curiosity she had about him vanished instantly.

This was no prince she needed to waste her time on.

The bystanders around Nnenna began to notice her discomfort, and one of them decided to step in.

The first prince of Roxurun, seeing the unease on her face, made his way over with a carefully thought out plan to get her away from the overwhelming crowd.

“Do you want to get some fresh air?” he asked, his voice calm but firm.

“Yes, please,” Nnenna responded immediately, seizing the opportunity.

She followed him toward the balcony, leaving the other princes fuming with jealousy at his boldness.

Once they stepped outside, the cool night air greeted them, a stark contrast to the suffocating atmosphere inside.

The prince moved a little to the side, giving her some space, before speaking.

“Sorry you had to go through that,” he said sincerely.

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