The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 441

441.Chapter 441

She didn't ask. It was a statement.

Up until now, Diana had been wondering whether the masked assassins chasing her were sent by Sophie or perhaps some other faction that had caught wind of her impending rise to empress

But the moment she saw Isabelle, everything clicked into place.

Gritting her teeth, Diana straightened her battered frame and sneered. "You couldn't wait to make your move the second you heard I was back in Hasen City, huh? I didn't realize you hated me this much."

Diana had always known Isabelle harbored a strange hostility and hatred toward her

She'd thought it was because of the time she stormed into the Henderson estate, publicly exposing Isabelle's betrayal and dragging her reputation through the mud, making everyone in Hasen City see her as heartless and ungrateful.

But even that didn't fully explain it.

had been there

met

still

she had a feeling that

her gaze sharp and icy, fixed on Diana as if she wanted to carve a piece of flesh

it to you if I come back? Mind your own damn business!" Isabelle's teeth clenched,

something from you?" Diana frowned, her gaze piercing. "What could I

a nobody, an unwanted illegitimate daughter. What could

eyes turned bloodshot, her voice rising to a shrill pitch. "You took

before she threw her head back and laughed, her voice dripping with scorn. "You're accusing me of taking Eliza from

Isabelle utterly laughable. A twisted smile spread across her face. "Isabelle, let me tell you something. Eliza and I grew up together. The bond we share is something a

since you almost

her words spat