supriya_shukla

Eun-Byul Lee, a fearless and street-smart fighter, meets a tragic end in a car accident—only to awaken as Cecilia von Arlen, a minor character in a novel she once read. As Cecilia, a timid pushover fated to die tragically halfway through the story, Eun-Byul must use her wits and fighting spirit to change her destiny and survive in a world that was never meant to be hers.

From Pawn to Power

The Grand Duke leaned forward, his voice booming with joy.

"Cecilia! I have wonderful news for you!"

He grinned. "Next week, on your birthday, I will be hosting your debut ceremony in the royal palace!"

His eyes sparkled with fatherly pride. "I couldn't hold your debut at the proper time, and I regret that. But I want to make up for it! So, I shall hold a grand debut ceremony for you—one that will be the talk of the entire empire!"

I looked around, desperate for help, but all I saw were beaming faces.

Lora clasped her hands together, looking thrilled. "Isn't that wonderful, Cecilia? You'll be having a debut ceremony at the royal palace! Do you know how hard it is to celebrate in the royal palace unless you're a royal?"

A Debut... WHAT?!