I Quit Being The Male Lead’s Rival

Annabelle’s world shattered when she suddenly remembered her past life. Not only was she reincarnated, but she was trapped inside a novel as the male lead’s notorious rival — a character destined for prison after a lifetime of villainous schemes! With her future looking grim, Annabelle decides enough is enough. Her new mission: ditch the villainess role, stop antagonizing the male lead, Ian, and avoid her impending doom by any means necessary.

But changing her fate proves more complicated than she imagined. As she tries to avert the conspiracies she once orchestrated, Annabelle inadvertently catches the eye of some very powerful, very unexpected people. Ian’s mother is charmed by her newfound ‘chivalry,’ the flirtatious Prince won’t leave her alone, and worst of all, Ian himself is suddenly obsessed! ‘I’m quitting being your rival, Ian! I’m going to marry a normal man and live a quiet life!’ she declares, only for Ian to demand, ‘Why aren’t you harsh with me anymore? Do it again!’

Everyone seems to have gotten the wrong memo about her new, quiet life. Can Annabelle escape her predetermined tragic end when the very people she’s trying to avoid keep pulling her back into the spotlight? Dive into Chapter 1 to see if Annabelle can truly quit being the male lead’s rival!