Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
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.
The Reginalds
Raymond ushered Arabella to a table reserved in advance supposedly for her and Ferdinand. He pulled a chair for her and she wondered why he didn't sit after she did.
She understood why when she saw who was approaching them. It was the Reginalds.
After the birthday celebrant and his family, the Reginalds were the next Household she would speak with.
"They are my father and mother, Duke and Duchess Reginald. Regis and Theresa," Raymond said in a low voice so Arabella would know how to respond when they greet her. They were with Ronald who silently followed behind them.
Arabella could already recognize them by face though. In her past life, she had seen the Reginalds' portraits repeatedly before and had joined social events Theresa also attended.
She didn't spot them earlier since they were apparently in the hallway on the left wing outside the hall when she had just arrived with Raymond. They entered when they heard the announcement of her arrival.