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.
She’s Diligent and Capable [Bonus chapter]
"She would have had to read a ton of books. But how was she able to take in all that information in that short amount of time? There are those who do not pass despite studying from childhood," Narcissa pointed out.
"Simple. Because she's diligent and capable.
"Ivan is on a different level, but Nadia also has a strong memory and understanding.
"Even if Nadia had not studied for the exams since childhood, she was able to make up for it with effort and diligence.
"She was determined and desperate to help her oppressed, hungry, sick, and dying people. Thus, she poured her heart and soul into it for a chance to alleviate her people's situation.
"She barely had sleep while juggling her work and studies. It all bore fruit when she successfully made it with the top marks," Arabella clarified.
Narcissa still doesn't seem convinced, so it is better to show her the root of Nadia's desperation.