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Chapter 155 - 155 First Dance

Chapter 155: First Dance Chapter 155: First Dance And for the first time in a long while, she hesitated, not out of anger, not out of pride, but out of the unfamiliar ache that swelled in her chest at the sight of his unguarded expression.

“You’re forgiven,” Nnenna said, surprising the three men.

“You’re kidding!” Carl scoffed, clearly offended.

Somto clenched his fists, trying to suppress his irritation.

He had been carefully steering Arthur away from discovering too much, yet fate seemed determined to throw every clue right in his face.

It was beyond frustrating.

But no matter what, he would complete his mission, even if it meant going against fate itself.

Arthur, unfazed by their reactions, repeated his request, “May I accompany you for the first dance?” Now that he had been forgiven, he wasn’t going to let the opportunity slip away.

Nnenna hesitated for a moment before nodding, casting an apologetic glance toward Ikenna and Somto, who were both fuming.

She wanted to know Arthur better, to see what kind of man he truly was, so she decided to take this chance.

Before she could change her mind, Arthur swiftly took her hand and led her to the center of the ballroom.

The guests, still reeling from everything they had seen and heard, were momentarily stunned into silence.

It was as if their senses had shut down from sheer disbelief.

They strained their ears, desperate to catch even a fragment of the conversation happening between the four of them, but no one dared to step closer.

All they could do was watch, trying to piece together the mystery unfolding before them.

Seeing Prince Arthur accompany Nnenna for the first dance, no one dared to step forward.

The lesser princes slunk further into the crowd, unwilling to compete, while Princess Chimeg remained frozen, disbelief etched onto her face.

Queen Chioma, on the other hand, was ready to complain, but when she saw the wide smile on King Ikechukwu’s face, she clamped her mouth shut.

She knew better than to cause a scene now.

Nnenna would have to be dealt with later.

Ebere, however, was seething.

She was supposed to be the center of attention, the most celebrated princess of the night.

Yet she had been sidelined, forgotten, even by her own father, who was too busy basking in the glory of their distinguished guests.

She clenched her fists in silent fury.

Was it because Nnenna was more beautiful than her?

The thought struck her like a dagger.

It was something she had refused to acknowledge from the very first day she laid eyes on her second sister.

But now, she could no longer deny it.

Still, an even darker thought crept into her mind.

What would happen when these people, these powerful, legendary princes, discovered the truth?

That Nnenna wasn’t of royal blood?

Would any of them still want her?

The temptation to expose her was almost unbearable.

If the truth came out, no prince from a great kingdom would ever consider Nnenna for marriage.

She bit the inside of her cheek, stewing in her thoughts.

But for now, there was nothing she could do.

So, she stood in silence, watching as Nnenna and Arthur took their positions at the center of the ballroom.

The music started softly, a delicate melody that carried through the grand ballroom, and the entire hall darkened.

A single spotlight illuminated the center, casting a warm glow over the two figures standing in the middle, Prince Arthur of Prigrian and Second Princess Nnenna of Lionara.

A hushed silence fell over the guests, anticipation thick in the air.

No one had expected this.

That Prince Arthur, a living legend, would take the first dance with Nnenna, the princess who wasn’t even known till today, was already shocking enough.

But now, as the music swelled, everyone waited to see how she would fare.

Arthur extended his hand, his expression unreadable, though his mind was still reeling from his earlier realization.

Nnenna, composed despite the weight of countless eyes on her, placed her hand in his.

The moment their fingers touched, he felt a flicker of something familiar, something he couldn’t quite place.

Then, the dance began.

Arthur led, moving with effortless grace, each step executed with precision, each movement reflecting years of discipline and mastery.

He was obviously a flawless dancer, one who could glide across a ballroom floor as if floating on air, having had top notch teachers from childhood.

But what no one expected was for Nnenna to match him.

She followed his lead seamlessly, her movements just as fluid, her footwork light yet powerful.

With every spin, every turn, she kept up with his rhythm, mirroring his elegance.

And then, in a breathtaking moment, she took the initiative, twirling just ahead of him before falling perfectly back into step.

Gasps rippled through the crowd.

“I thought she was an amateur,” someone whispered in disbelief.

“How is she keeping up with him?” another murmured.

“This is unbelievable!

Even i wouldn’t be able to match Prince Arthur’s pace and I’ve been dancing since i could walk!” Ebere, watching from the sidelines, clenched her fists.

First, Nnenna had stolen the attention of the night.

Now, she was proving to be more than anyone had ever imagined.

Arthur, too, was stunned.

His usual composed expression wavered for just a second as he observed her.

The way she moved, the posture, the footwork, the instinctive way she adjusted to him, it was all too familiar.

Memories flashed in his mind.

A different ballroom, years ago.

A little girl who had once danced just like this.

A little girl he had sworn to protect.

Could it really be her?

But before he could process it, the music reached its climax.

With a final, sweeping motion, Arthur lifted Nnenna slightly, turning her in a flawless spin before guiding her back down gracefully.

As the last note rang out, they both came to a perfect halt, still, poised, and breathless.

For a moment, silence reigned.

The guests were in awe.

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