Reborn of Kate by Isla Rainfield

Chapter 257 You Wish to Die

Lana stood amidst a whirlwind of vexation, hands clenched with a fierce determination. Her gaze bore into Kate, brimming with a tempest of animosity and resentment, yet she strived to temper these tumultuous emotions.

Not now, she murmured to herself bitterly, swallowing the bitter pill of restraint. The moment was not ripe for a confrontation with Kate.

Feeling deeply wronged, Lana turned away with a heavy heart. She could scarcely endure another glance at Kate, much less venture into her sanctum. Lana harboured an unshakable belief that Kate’s gaze harboured naught but scorn for her.

She protests her innocence, Lana brooded inwardly, bitterness colouring her thoughts. But why else would she appear just as I begin my tenure here?

Even as Sadler Group faced the spectre of liquidation Lana’s HN Studio flourished. How was it that Kate seemed to sail through life, forever buoyed by the favour of influential patrons?

Frustration contorted Lana’s countenance, yet at that very moment, the supervisor’s voice pierced the air. Lana, what’s keeping you? Attend to your duties!

Drawing a deep breath, Lana wrestled her resentment and ire into submission. She retrieved a laden tray, its contents still steaming with simmering heat, and reluctantly retraced her steps towards Kate’s private chamber. Behind the facade of servitude, a glint of malevolence flickered in her

eyes.

Within the chamber, Kate maintained an air of tranquility, engrossed in discourse with Abigail about future endeavours. Kate’s back turned towards the entrance, Abigail

sat opposite, listening with at

benevolent smile.

interrupted

soured, bearing the tray of soup in silence. Her eyes, however, remained fixed

a lesson unto you

she exclaimed, feigning a loss of

“Take heed!”

cried out in alarm, swiftly rising to drag Kate’s chair away and

“Ah…

all of its contents spilled forth. Nevertheless, a portion of the scorching soup splattered upon Abigail’s arm, instantly suffusing

Balance:

1 Coins

1385 +

1 Pearls

257 You

+5 Pearls

of agony to escape

frosty, Swiftly, without a moment’s pause, she

smack rang throughout

came sharp and