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What was the nickname given by people to a woman who does many evil and bad deeds?

A 'VILLAINESS'.

But what if the villainess was never a villainous person, to begin with?

What if she was a mere puppet controlled and manipulated by someone?

What if she lives her whole life in fear of the real villainess?

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Villainous, powerful, beautiful yet cruel were the words people use to describe the Chairwoman and CEO of Yang Group, Nicole Yang.

At only 25 years old, she was the youngest and most powerful businesswoman in the country. She leads the Yang Group with an iron fist and her vicious methods. She was nicknamed the 'Iron Lady' and the 'Ice Queen.'

She was feared by her employees and even her competitors! With a famous politician stepmother and a fiancé who was from a powerful family, no one dared to approach her.

But maybe that's what everyone assumed! In reality, she was controlled, manipulated and used by someone!

She was desperate to break free from the chains that bind her and tormented her each day! But no one saw her weakness or sufferings until he appeared in her life like a miracle...

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Kind, handsome yet playful were what people labelled with Aston Kang, the famous top actor of the country.

An orphan who hides his insecurities beneath his carefree smile, he worked his way from the bottom to the top on his efforts.

Though he was only 27 years old, no one would understand the hardships of life more than him!

He loves to flirt around to hide his loneliness. Maybe that's why people often mistook him as a playboy.

He never treated any woman or relationship seriously until he met the so-called 'Villainess' who gave his once dull life a challenge to take on!

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Note: All characters, places and institutions in this novel are fictional.

Disclaimer: I don't own the cover photo. All rights credited to the real owner.....

The Manipulated Villainess

"I know you are busy. So, why don't you just stop visiting me? I will be fine alone. Besides, it's not like we are pleased to see each other." Nicole simply said to her stepmother as soon as Mario Aris left.

"That's up to me." Garcia Han said and took a seat on the couch which was a few steps away from Nicole's bed.

"Then can I get discharge and rest at home?"

"I don't trust you enough to do that."

Nicole let out a sigh. "Just what do you want?"

"Tormenting you by my presence." Garcia Han said and slightly smiled. "Won't it be fun if I stop you from doing everything you like? If you are tired of staying here, then you can stay for another week. You are sick, so that's the only way to punish you, for now." She added, enunciating the last two words.

"Mother," Nicole grunted. "You should - "

Leave Her Alone