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Prologue Have you ever seen something worse than a villainess? If I told you about what I experienced and witnessed—if I told you about the terrible things I endured—would you believe me? What should I call that beautiful monster who was not content with being a villainess and eventually became evil itself? If you were to meet that villainess… Would you be able to remain different from me? “You died again.” You muttered as you stared down at me. Then, after gently…- 1.6 M • Ongoing
Chapter 46 The Starting Point of All Misfortune All of Edelweiss’s misfortunes began with the Duke of Stern. The starting point was always him. It was because of him that she trusted and relied on Rosemary. It was because of him that she loved Adolf and dreamed of a future with him. “Because I never once received your love… I believed someone who claimed to love me. I deluded myself into thinking that kind of love would never abandon me. Because I’d never experienced real…- 880.0 K • Completed
- Chapter 45 The Fallen Chandelier “…Maybe she’s still just a child, getting carried away by the emperor’s favor. Sorry. I think my nerves are just on edge.” Rosemary sighed, finally setting aside her suspicions. “Thank you for coming today, sister. I’m so glad I got to see you.” Edelweiss lifted her head, wearing a sorrowful expression. Rosemary, seemingly reassured, smiled in satisfaction. “Oh, come on. Of course I had to be here.” Creak— A thin metallic…
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- Chapter 44 You Didn’t Put Her Up to This, Did You? It wasn’t an unreasonable accusation. It wasn’t allowed to speak to royalty before they gave permission. Even Duke Stern couldn’t protect Rosemary, since he knew that rule as well. “Sis, what should we do?” Princess Charlotte rubbed her cheek against Edelweiss’s hand, softening her cold expression. “Charlotte.” Damian called to her, as if to tell her that was enough. “Hmph, since today is sis coming-of-age…
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- Chapter 43 Rude Behavior When Edelweiss emerged from the study, her eyes were so red she had to redo her makeup. By the time she finished soothing the puffiness and getting ready again, the sun had already begun to set. Outside, carriages lined up in a neat row, one after another. Edelweiss greeted the arriving guests alongside the Marquis of Blossomweaver. The marquess had suddenly taken ill and was resting briefly. I hope Aunt is all right. With quiet concern for her,…
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- Chapter 42 Mother’s Letter Time passed idly by, and the day of the coming-of-age ceremony finally arrived. In the past few days, the snow had gently fallen but now melted completely, and the morning chill had noticeably eased. “Did you sleep well?” “Anna, thank you for your hard work yesterday.” Anna, who came to Edelweiss’s room early in the morning, bowed deeply. Madam Teresa had still not finished the dress by the day before, so Anna had gone late at night to wait at…
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Chapter 10 I will survive. No matter what. As Anais held the pendant around her neck and reaffirmed her vow, the Grand Duke, sitting beside her with a small space between them, asked, “That is your mother’s keepsake, isn't it?” Remembering how he had explained the pendant when showing her around the mansion, Anais slipped it inside her dress and replied, “Yes. That's right.” “The keepsake has finally found its rightful owner.” He could say that because he knew Anais was…- 836.0 K • Ongoing
- Chapter 9 “This is my proposal.” A radiant smile unlike anything Anais had ever seen appeared and disappeared across his face, illuminated by the moonlight. Even in the darkness, his expression had been unmistakably clear, and somehow, it seemed to reveal his true feelings. Anais quietly looked at him before eventually nodding. At least for this moment, she was reassured by the fact that he was genuinely happy. “I want to have the wedding as soon as possible.” “That is exactly…
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- Chapter 8 “This marriage is something we have to enter because of an imperial decree, and you've even paid a great deal of money for it. So why are you being this kind to me?” The aftertaste of the sweet chocolate the Grand Duke had given Anais was bitter. As though warning her that this cozy, warm moment could shatter at any moment. Only moments ago, she had thought she would never be able to trust another person again. Yet now she was sitting beside the Grand Duke, feeling his…
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- Chapter 7 When Anais stood there, unable to find the strength to move, Nectar spoke. “Regardless, it's too soon to use the poison. She might still be useful.” “That's why I only gave her one vial. She'd have to take several bottles anyway, wouldn't she? That woman died after taking three bottles too, if I remember correctly. So it'll be fine.” “If she takes after her mother, it will.” Anais had thought there was nothing left that could hurt her. But then came the words from the…
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