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Beatrice Da Ville was meant to be the villainess. Arrogant, cruel, and doomed to die. But when a 21st-century woman wakes up in her body, she refuses to meet that fate.

Avoiding execution should have been simple: keep her head down, stay out of trouble, and let the story run its course. But the world refuses to let her disappear. The nobles are always whispering about her, the royal family won’t leave her alone, and worst of all—the cold, calculating Crown Prince keeps watching her like he knows she’s up to something.

But the deeper she gets entangled in the kingdom’s growing tensions, the more she realizes something terrifying. This story was never just about the heroine and villainess. And if she’s not careful, she won’t just die. She’ll play right into the ending that was always meant for her.

If the script won’t let her live, then she’ll just have to rewrite it herself.

The Villainess Refuses to Follow the Script

The plan, according to Lila, was simple.

"Get in. Get out. No one notices a thing."

Beatrice narrowed her eyes at the princess. "That's a terrible plan. That's not even a plan. That's just wishful thinking."

"Fine," Lila rolled her eyes. "Step one, put on the disguises. Step two, avoid getting caught. Step three, sneak into the underground market. Step four, profit!"

Beatrice pinched the bridge of her nose. "Why am I trusting you with this?"

"Because I'm a genius." Lila grinned, tossing a bundle of dark fabric at her. "Now, put this on."

Beatrice unfolded it, eyeing the cloak with suspicion.

"Is this supposed to be my disguise?"

"Well, it's either that or you walk out of here with a sign that says arrest me. Your choice."

Chapter 55