The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

399.Chapter 399

Diana knew she wasn’t the ideal candidate to enter the palace, but the Baker family desperately needed this opportunity. Diana glanced at Eliza, who was sitting by the bed, and pressed her lips together slightly.

Most women dream of becoming the Empress. After all, it was a position that commanded respect and admiration across the land

But becoming the Empress meant sacrificing many things, and the first was freedom.

And Diana was someone who had always yearned for freedom.

Still if giving up her freedom could bring her family back to Hasen City and grant her the power to protect those she cared about, Diana was willing to make that sacrifice.

That was why, even though Diana often vented her frustrations to Eliza, she never once said she didn’t want to be the Empress

She thought to herself, Liza will undoubtedly support me. But I don’t want Liza to worry. I can handle this. It’s just a bit of freedom. I can give it up.”

With this thought in mind, Diana’s resolve grew even stronger.

Eliza turned to look into Diana’s eyes. Though Diana didn’t want her to worry, how could Eliza not be concerned about her closest friend?

didn’t know was that her concern might be premature, as something far more pressing required her

someone had just received news from Hasen City. Then, the sounds of things being thrown and cursing rang

“Boom

“Slap!”

Isabelle’s furious screams echoed through the room, startling the maids stationed outside to look

she suddenly losing it today?” one maid asked

no idea. Someone sent this woman a letter from Hasen City earlier, and

Hasen City? Why didn’t you stop

don’t worry, I already copied it

hasn’t shown up yet, it shouldn’t be a big deal. Let’s ignore

ignoring the chaos inside the room and leaving Isabelle to

the room, Isabelle shredded the letter in a fit of rage. Then, she stuffed the pieces into her mouth, chewing them viciously as if devouring a person.

and the other,

fury reignited. She grabbed a cup from the

across the table, soaking part of the paper. Beside it lay a

tightly despite the sharp edges cutting into her hand. Then, she