The Abandoned Luna's Journey to Power (by Emily Reed) novel Chapter 260

Chapter 260 Hannah’s Provocation

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“Thank you,” I replied evenly. “But that’s not why you’re here, is it?”

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“Yeah.” Barbara sighed, cupping her cup like she needed the warmth. “I came because of Carrie and … James.”

She looked up, her eyes full of mixed feelings. “Duchess Spencer, we took your words to Carrie that day seriously. You said James was a capable general. That helped her calm down.

“She’s always resisted this marriage. She thinks marrying a man who abandoned his wife for his ex and then ditched his ex for profit is shameful. But what you said made her believe that at least he’s useful on the battlefield, not completely worthless.”

I nodded. “I only told the truth.”

“But…” Barbara’s voice dropped, heavy and tense. “Things have changed these past few days. A girl from the Duskfang Pack, Hannah, keeps showing up at our hotel.”

“Hannah?” I frowned.

“Yes.” Disgust flickered across Barbara’s face. “She pretends she’s just there to chat with Carrie, but every word is meant to provoke.

“She keeps saying that you never stopped loving James.”

Barbara met my eyes and spoke carefully, “She says you left the Duskfang Pack to force James to hold on to you. That you fought so hard in Southreach just to catch his attention. That you’re marrying Prince Adam not for love, but for revenge-to make James regret everything and feel jealous.

“She says James is still the only one in your heart. That if he so much as curls a finger, you’ll rush back like before and throw everything away for him.

“So she warned Carrie to stay alert, because you’ll come back sooner or later to steal her man.”

Barbara finished speaking and studied my face closely, as if searching for a crack of guilt or hesitation.

I listened quietly, even lifting my cup to take a slow sip.

“Mrs. Barbara.”

I set the cup down, a sharp, mocking smile tugging at my lips.

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