They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System
Chapter 156 - 156 Rising Feelings

Chapter 156: Rising Feelings Chapter 156: Rising Feelings Whatever doubts they had held about Nnenna were crumbling with every second that passed.

She had not only danced with a legend, she had danced like one.

Arthur, still holding her hand, stared at her with an intensity that sent a shiver down Nnenna’s spine.

His mind raced, his heart pounded.

There was no mistake.

She danced just like her.

As the final note of the music faded and the two dancers still stood still in the center of the ballroom, an overwhelming wave of silence swept through the hall.

For a few seconds, no one spoke, as if the sheer magnificence of what they had just witnessed had robbed them of words.

Then, suddenly, applause.

It started with a few hesitant claps, then grew into a thunderous ovation.

The guests were astounded.

Murmurs of approval spread through the crowd.

“I never imagined she could dance like that.” “She kept up with Prince Arthur, no, she matched him!” “What a revelation… Have we been wrong about her all along?” Even the nobles who had once dismissed Nnenna when they heard rumours of her adoption were now nodding in admiration.

Regardless of her status, talent was talent, and they had just seen something extraordinary.

But not everyone shared their awe.

Ebere stood frozen, her nails digging into her palms as rage simmered beneath her carefully crafted exterior.

This was supposed to be her night.

She was supposed to be the most celebrated princess, not the one standing forgotten in the corner while all eyes were on Nnenna.

“She’s ruining everything,” she muttered under her breath, her vision blurring with anger.

Unable to take it any longer, she spun around and stormed out of the ballroom.

Gasps of surprise followed her exit, and Queen Chioma, realizing the attention her daughter’s behavior would attract, quickly ran after her.

“My dear, wait!” she called, struggling to keep up.

Meanwhile, Nnenna’s other siblings, save for Somto, had mixed reactions.

They clapped with slight excitement, proud that their sister had managed to shock the entire hall.

But their expressions also carried hints of dissatisfaction, because it was the wrong sister basking in the limelight.

“She was incredible,” Chidera whispered.

“Yes, but imagine if it were Ebere.

That would have been perfect.” Abuchi sighed at this.

Back at the center of the ballroom, Nnenna’s heart was still pounding from the intensity of the dance.

She turned to Arthur, who was still holding her hand, his grip slightly firm, as if anchoring himself to reality.

His eyes bore into hers with an unreadable depth, and she could tell something was troubling him.

For Arthur, the dance had done more than just surprise him, it had unraveled a part of his past he wasn’t prepared to face.

His mind screamed at him to ask her, to confirm what he was beginning to suspect, but before he could say anything— A strong hand yanked Nnenna away from him.

Arthur blinked, momentarily dazed as his connection to Nnenna was severed.

He turned sharply, only to see Somto standing there, gripping his sister’s wrist possessively.

“That’s enough,” Somto said, his voice dangerously low.

His expression was hard, his jaw clenched in barely restrained anger.

Arthur’s eyes narrowed.

“What do you think you’re doing?” “I should be asking you that,” Somto shot back.

“This is my sister.

You’ve had your dance.

Now, step away.” Nearby, Ikenna crossed his arms, his mood just as dark.

He had tolerated the dance, but seeing Arthur in a daze afterward, staring at Nnenna like she was a puzzle he needed to solve, only heightened his irritation.

He knew that look, it meant Arthur was starting to feel something, something that could complicate things later.

‘I haven’t even had the chance to pamper her yet and he wants to seduce her!’ Ikenna hissed silently.

No one was going to take his sister away!

Nnenna, startled by the sudden interruption, looked between the two men.

She could feel the tension radiating from Somto and Ikenna, their expressions practically screaming stay away from him.

Arthur, however, was still reeling.

The way she moved, the way she followed his lead so naturally, it was impossible.

And yet… “Who are you, Nnenna?” he finally murmured under his breath, more to himself than anyone else.

But Somto heard him.

And that was exactly what he had feared the most.

Somto clenched his jaw as he pulled Nnenna away.

He couldn’t do anything for now, but this wasn’t over.

The ball had to continue, even though every second grated on his nerves.

As the grand event proceeded, all eyes turned to the royal family.

With Arthur and Carl present, the king and queen took a bold step, they stood up, vacating their own seats.

Gasps echoed across the hall.

The servants wasted no time, swiftly adjusting the royal thrones and adding two equally majestic chairs beside them, ensuring that the two legends would sit on nothing less than the best.

Arthur and Carl exchanged a glance before taking their seats without a word.

Then, the king gestured again, and five more high quality chairs were brought in, placed right beside them for the other royals in their family.

He and the queen sat down, assuming their new places next to the honored guests.

It seemed like a seamless transition.

But Carl’s expression darkened.

He leaned back slightly, crossing his legs as his sharp gaze landed on the king and queen.

His voice was casual, almost lazy, but the weight behind it made everyone freeze.

“Why are you sitting beside us?” The question sent a ripple of tension through the room.

The king stiffened, caught off guard.

“Where else should we sit?” he asked, his tone even but his fingers tightening on the armrest.

Carl let out a scoff, his lips curling into a smirk that held no warmth.

“Of course, they want to entertain their honorable guests,” he said to Arthur, his tone mocking them.

Then, his voice turned even sharper as he faced King Ikechukwu again “No, thank you.

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