Livia’s second chance at life came with a cruel twist: reincarnated as a mere extra in a novel she once devoured, she’s now cursed with the terminal Black Blossom Disease. Her only hope? A legendary heirloom hidden within the notorious Duke of Mercedes’ villainous household. With nothing left to lose, Livia infiltrates their mansion, posing as a humble tutor, determined to snatch the cure and vanish without a trace.
Her mission is a success. The disease is gone, her purpose fulfilled. But as she prepares for her quiet exit, Livia discovers that escaping the villain’s clutches is far more complicated than she imagined. The ‘little devil’ Young Duke clings to her, the holy knight abandons his sacred duty for her, the empire’s information broker makes bold advances, and even the Crown Prince seeks her out. And then there’s the Duke himself, the terrifying villain who issues a chilling ultimatum: ‘Try leaving, if you dare.’
What started as a desperate quest for survival has spiraled into a chaotic entanglement of unexpected affections and dangerous obsessions. Livia just wanted to live, but now she’s the unwilling center of a world she was meant to merely observe. Can she navigate this treacherous web of desire and escape with her life—and heart—intact? Read chapter 1 to uncover Livia’s chaotic journey!
