The Luna Is Gone by Angelique Quinn

Chapter 163

Diana’s pov

I stood there, stunned.

Memories flooded back like a tidal wave.

I recalled how Avia had previously claimed my pearl necklace belonged to her mother, prompting

Nathan to spend oiuions on IL

Now, almost the same thing is happening again.

I gritted my teeth, my eyes filled with anger.

“Is this your standard trick? First, the pearl necklace was your mother’s, now the dagger is your father’s?”

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Avia seemned to remember the past events, her gaze shifting uneasily as she stuttered, “I… I made a mistake with the necklace before, but I’m sure this dagger belonged to my father.”

She then gently tugged at Nathan’s sleeve.

“Nachan, both my parents are dead. I finally found my father’s dagger. I can’t let anyone take it from

1. me.

Steal?

Avia’s audacity almost made me laugh out loud.

She had clearly stolen my dagger, yet now she was accusing me of stealing from her.

Anger surged within me.

I didn’t bother to say anything more, reaching out to reclaim the dagger.

Since she accused me of stealing, let’s make it real.

Avia cowered behind Nathan in fear.

Nathan, help me! Diana’s going to kill me!”

“That’s enough, Diana!” Nathan snapped, shielding Avia with his arm, “Are you really going to hurt Avia in front of me?”

Due to Nathan’s interference, I missed my chance.

I looked at Nathan and the half–hidden Avia behind him, and smirked coldly.

she doesn’t return my belongings, I wouldn’t mind breaking her neck right in front of

piercing, “Didn’t you hear Avia say that it’s her

expected, just like before, Nathan once again steadfastly believed Avia.

I no longer felt heartbroken

longer provoke any emotions in me except disgust and anger. I took a

the dagger belongs to her

“Evidence?”

there’s no blacksmith’s name engraved inside. Avia should

turned to

hadn’t even pulled out the dagger yet.

stammering, “You know, Nathan, it’s been too long. I did

couldn’t help but laugh

stared at me, her

laughing

then said slowly, “you’re lying There’s no name engraved inside this dagger!”

unable to speak, only staring at Nathan in panie.

expression turned

lips,

and said to him, “Now, can

stared at me for two seconds, then suddenly asked, “Is this dagger

I replied coldly, puzzled by his sudden question.

bodyguard’s scent on

up at Nathan. “What

want to say…” Nathan’s eyes grew darker, his voice colder, “It’s normal for Avia to not remember whether there was a name engraved on the sheath. This doesn’t

“Nathan!”

tone firm, “I’ll take this dagger back and have it

I’ll have it returned to you. For now, I’m taking

smile, no longer showing any panic

in Nathan’s arms, smugly raising

and began to

try and snatch back the

moment, dozens of tall, muscular guards rushed in from

say calmly, “Stop Miss Reist, don’t let

“Yes!”

lay a hand on

“stopping” was just that,

wasted

free from them and stepped out of the

could see was a blurry black

urging him to

could dial, a

was from

the dagger anytime. I can tell it means a lot to

do you want?” I asked.