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A Noble Daughter's Reprisal

A Noble's Daughter Betrayed: Eva's Path to Redemption and Revenge! Eva, the sole heiress of the esteemed Arco Viscountcy, had always been groomed to inherit her family's legacy. Devoted to the idea of assuming her rightful position, she dedicated her entire life to preparing for the role. However, societal norms dictated that women must prove their worth through noble accomplishments, and earning a title proved to be an elusive challenge for Eva. Under mounting pressure from her peers, Eva's father succumbs to the influence of other nobles, compelling him to arrange a marriage for his daughter with a complete stranger. As Eva resigns herself to this unfamiliar existence as someone else's wife, a chilling tragedy strikes. Her fiancé, driven by dark motives, mercilessly slaughters Eva's parents, leaving her with a haunting choice. Now faced with a dire ultimatum, Eva stands at a critical crossroads. Should she allow her family's hard-earned legacy to crumble into oblivion, or will she embark on a perilous journey to earn the merits required for both vengeance and the reclamation of her birthright? Follow Eva as she sets forth on a path strewn with challenges, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice. Witness her transformation from a pawn trapped in an unjust system to a formidable force, driven by an unwavering determination to avenge her family's demise and restore honor to their name. Prepare for a gripping tale of sacrifice, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of a noblewoman scorned. [Special Thanks to RedPandaChick for editing this story for you guys to enjoy!] [Yuu Tsukiyama Thank you for getting the new cover to its last stages.] Discord Link: https://discord.gg/wP72BXgN3d

DarkElven6 · Fantasy
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232 Chs

Building a Fire, Part Two

Eva took a long look at herself. She knew it would be impossible to hide all of this from Lucas. Just keeping her distance was taking all the strength she had.

She must not let herself show weakness under her stiff expression. Surely he would immediately comfort her and make her fall even deeper in love with him.

Any expression was better than the weakness that caused her to long to be in his arms.

They both were truly hopeless. Lucas always held back his true feelings, and Eva could not allow herself to admit she had them either. What a pair they made.

'He should really give up on a useless human girl like me.'

A deep cut tore into her fragile heart with every thought. How could she ever think she could be his equal?

It was a dream she had that she had convinced herself she could fulfill. If only she could abandon her wish to be an adventurer…