Summary
At just nineteen, Zabotte Winchester inherited a formidable legacy, expecting a life of ease under her mother’s guidance. But a chilling premonition of her own demise in a car accident shattered that illusion, forcing her to rewrite her destiny. No longer content to be a mere figurehead, Zabotte declares herself the true mistress of the Winchester estate. Her mission: safeguard its immense wealth, uphold its honor, secure the future of her beloved sisters, and, most intriguingly, capture the unwavering loyalty of a mysterious man named Merrick, whose secret identity she’s determined to uncover.
‘Miss Winchester, I will only tell you. Actually, my real identity…’ Merrick begins, only for Zabotte to playfully interrupt. ‘Shh. Keep your secrets, Merrick. The only thing I truly care about is a man’s kind heart.’ Her hand, however, drifts to his thigh. ‘…But why have you been touching my thigh since a while ago?’ he asks, bewildered. ‘Don’t get me wrong,’ she purrs, a mischievous glint in her eye. ‘I was merely exploring where a man’s heart truly comes from.’ With a sharp wit and a surprisingly tender heart for her family, Zabotte is ready to prove that an ‘evil stepsister’ can be the most formidable protector of all. Dive into chapter 1 to witness Zabotte’s audacious rise!