The world had never been kind to her. An orphan from birth, she had no family to call her own, no siblings to share her burdens. Raised in a strict orphanage, she learned early that life was a constant struggle.
Now, as an overworked office employee, nothing had changed. Long hours, little pay, and endless responsibilities left her exhausted every day. Her only escape was the fantasy novel Loving My Lady—a story about nobility, romance, and a world far removed from her own reality.
One fateful night, overwhelmed by exhaustion and frustration, she drank more than she should have. The city lights blurred, the road was unsteady, and then—darkness.
When she opened her eyes again, she was no longer in her old world.
She had been reincarnated into Loving My Lady.
But where? And as whom?
When she opened her eyes, she was no longer in her old world. Her soul had been reincarnated into a breathtaking young woman—silver hair that shimmered like moonlight, ruby-red eyes that glowed like jewels, porcelain skin, and lips as pink as a rose.
A maid rushed in, bowing respectfully. "My lady, you're awake!"
Confused, she asked, "What is my name?"
The maid hesitated before answering, "Rosalena, my lady."
At that moment, memories flooded her mind. Loving My Lady—the very novel she had been reading. But the shocking twist? She had reincarnated as the villainess!
In the novel, Rosalena was cruel and heartless, constantly tormenting her illegitimate sister—the main female lead. The crown prince, the novel's male lead, despised Rosalena for her wickedness. When he fell in love with her sister, Rosalena's jealousy consumed her. She tortured her sister even more, leading to her ultimate downfall. The crown prince exposed her crimes, had her executed, and lived happily ever after with the female lead.
Recalling the story, Rosalena burst into tears like a helpless child. But as her sobs quieted, determination replaced her despair.
"No," she whispered to herself. "I won't follow that doomed fate. If I avoid the crown prince and the female lead, I can survive. I can live a rich, peaceful life in this body!"
And so, the villainess decided to rewrite her own destiny.