The villainess must not fall in love

“In my past life, I died quietly. In this one, I’m fated to die publicly—executed as the wicked duchess who dared betray the crown prince.”



When Aveline opens her eyes, she finds herself reincarnated into the world of her favorite romance novel—as the cold, cruel villainess destined for heartbreak and ruin.



Determined to rewrite her fate, she takes one bold step: breaking off her engagement to the prince before he can destroy her. Her plan? Stay far from the palace, far from danger… and far from love.



But the story refuses to let her go.



The crown prince, once indifferent, begins to pursue her. A mysterious mage with a cursed past offers his protection—for a price. And as Aveline’s magic awakens, a forgotten prophecy stirs: If the villainess falls in love… the world may fall with her.



Will she survive the tangled threads of fate, or is love the one trap she cannot escape?