Summary
Evelyn’s second chance at life lands her in the pages of her favorite novel, but not as the heroine. Instead, she’s an extra blessed with immense divine power, destined to be exploited and meet a tragic end. To escape this grim fate, she endures years of abuse under a count’s family, meticulously planning her escape. Her strategy? To be kidnapped by the novel’s male lead, the enigmatic and cursed Grand Duke of Darkness.
Armed with a prophecy, Evelyn boldly approaches the Grand Duke, pretending to be Cordelia, the fabled goddess who can break his curse. Her only condition: enough money to secure her freedom far from the empire. What begins as a straightforward contract for survival, not romance, takes an unexpected turn when her deception is uncovered. The Grand Duke, furious at being tricked and abandoned, confronts her with a chilling promise of retribution.
Just as Evelyn braces for her inevitable demise, the Grand Duke’s words shock her to the core: “Marry me.” What twisted game is the Grand Duke of Darkness playing? Dive into chapter 1 to unravel the mystery!