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.
Come With Me [Bonus chapter]
Arabella attended the meetings of the Council as usual and joined the banquets and balls as well.
Everything was going well. Lucille was acting all nice to her as well as if she was not the one who tried to set her up.
Arabella focused on listening to Lucille's thoughts once they were together to ensure she wouldn't miss hearing if the latter had more plans in store for her. But Lucille didn't seem to have any concrete plans yet.
Three days before Ferdinand would announce his decision about the invitation to join the Council, they attended a banquet.
It was the same as usual where they dine and socialize, saying flattery to each other, discussing politics, possible marriage arrangements, and all sorts of topics.
Arabella was sure she was trying to listen to everyone's thoughts despite the headache it was giving her. Yet, she did not hear about a danger incoming.