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

At that moment, reality hit Obinna like a wave.

He remembered exactly who he was speaking to, Somto Achebe, the First Prince of the kingdom, his elder brother, a man so highly regarded even their father deferred to him at times. This was the same brother who had earned the King's trust to meddle in court affairs without question.

"I'm sorry… I'm sorry!" Obinna's anger evaporated, his shoulders slumping in defeat. "I'll prepare on time."

Somto nodded slightly, his aura still heavy and suppressive. "Don't forget to prepare a gift," he said as he turned and walked out of the room without another glance.

Next, he headed to his third brother's room. When he opened the door, he found Chidera in the middle of a livestream with his fans. Somto quietly shut the door again, ensuring not to let his face appear on the screen.

Everyone knew of the renowned First Prince, but very few had ever seen his face. Only close friends, family, and those who lived in the castle knew his appearance. Even among the castle staff, sightings of him were rare.

Pulling out his phone, Somto quickly typed a message to Chidera

"The whole family is going to see our sister. Be downstairs by 3:30 p.m. Don't be late."

With that, he pocketed his phone and moved on, his mind already planning the rest of the day.

In his room, Chidera's phone chimed, signaling an incoming message. He glanced at the screen mid conversation with his fans and saw his elder brother's name flash across it. Instinctively, his lively chatter paused as curiosity and a hint of unease took over. Somto rarely contacted anyone unless it was highly important.

His eyebrows furrowed slightly as he unlocked the phone to read the message "The whole family is going to see our sister. Be downstairs by 3:00 p.m."

'Our sister?' he repeated internally, his thoughts swirling. The first person that came to mind was Ebere, but confusion quickly followed. He had just seen her a short while ago, perfectly healthy and definitely not hospitalized. Then, like a lightning bolt, the realization struck him.

Somto wasn't talking about Ebere. He was talking about that attachment, Nnenna.

A wave of irritation passed through him. He masked it with a forced smile for his audience and resumed his lively tone. But inside, a storm brewed. 'Why would Somto call her 'our sister'?'

Since when did they visit that attachment? Chidera thought, his annoyance bubbling beneath the surface. But he knew better than to question Somto's orders. His elder brother's words were final.

Quickly composing himself, he turned back to his fans with a regretful expression. "Sorry, everyone. Something urgent has come up. I'll have to end the stream here today," he said, ignoring the flood of disappointed comments that followed. With a polite wave and a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, he ended the livestream.

Picking up his phone, he typed a quick reply to Somto "I'll be there, brother."

Satisfied, Somto moved on to the next task. He made his way toward Ebere's room, intending to speak with her, but as he rounded the corner near Chidera's room, he nearly bumped into her.

"Hi, little sis," he greeted her warmly, his tone far softer than the slightly cold voice he used with his brothers. A small smile played on his lips, a rare and genuine expression that he reserved for her and Nnenna.

Ebere blinked up at him, her expression briefly confused before softening into her own smile. Somto always tried to make time for his sisters, no matter how busy he was. In his mind, he only had two sisters, and he was determined to care for them in his own way.

Ebere's face lit up with joy the moment her eyes landed on him. Somto was her favorite sibling, though she would never admit it openly. He was everything she admired, strong, composed, and commanding. But that admiration came with its price, her deep resentment toward Nnenna.

To Ebere, Nnenna felt like an intruder, someone she was forced to share her beloved elder brother's limited time with. It grated on her nerves that even though Nnenna was just an "attachment," there were moments when it seemed like Somto gave her extra attention.

Ebere had tried to prove her suspicions countless times. She asked questions, watched their interactions, and even tried to dig up dirt. Yet, no matter what she did, she came up empty handed. Frustrated but determined, she decided to play the long game, hoping to uncover something eventually.

"Big brother! You're back?" she exclaimed, her voice full of delight as she rushed forward and wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug.

As always, Somto stiffened the moment physical contact was initiated. He didn't pull away, but his discomfort was clear. Ebere released him with a giggle, amused by his predictable reaction.

"You all really need to stop doing this," Somto muttered, still feeling stiff as he adjusted his posture.

Ebere laughed lightly, brushing his discomfort aside as if it were nothing. "How are you, big brother? Did you come home for something special?"

Somto nodded, his expression turning serious. "Actually, yes. I came back to check on our sister." His tone sharpened slightly, making Ebere's smile falter. "Ebere, how is it that Nnenna has been in the hospital for months now, and you haven't visited her even once? She's your sister, your only sister. And outside this castle, the world thinks you two are twins."

Ebere froze for a moment, caught off guard by his words. His calm but firm reproach left her speechless.

There was a brief pause before Ebere's expression soured, but she quickly masked it with a small smile. "You're right, brother. We should go and visit… sister." Her words dripped with false agreement, but then she shifted her tone to one of feigned sadness.

"Though…" she hesitated, her voice trembling as if recalling a painful memory. "I remember last year… when I was very sick. You didn't even come home to see me. It's not fair how you always prioritize Nnenna over me! And she's not even our real sister."