Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naïve Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin! With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there is only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime too!” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.
"You were lucky that My Empress was with me. She recognized him since they had met in Medeus before. But if it was just me, I would have thought he was a part of a plot to bait me and my knights. I will not be merciful next time," Ferdinand said coldly.
[They have met before?!] Sonia didn't know.
"We are ever grateful for Your Majesty's mercy," everyone on Olivier's side bowed so Dimo did as well.
[Are they truly grateful to see me back?] Dimo wondered and observed their knights and maids.
"Please forgive us for our failure to uphold the agreement."
Duke Olivier and Sonia also apologized for not being able to keep their word regarding the prohibited area not being approached by anyone.
Valeria had paid quite a huge sum to be allowed passage without any disturbances.
"I will let it slide just this once," Ferdinand was strict.
"Our deepest gratitude to Your Majesty."
[It should have been just him. If his wife was not with him, this child would not be back now.] Sonia thought.