Isabella Salvatore

“Jace,” she whispered breathlessly as he roughly pushed her to the wall. “I can't do this anymore,” she told him weakly. He looked her dead in the eyes and scoffed at my words, “Bluff,” he spat. His hand on her neck, squeezing it gruffly as he slammed his lips against hers. x x x In a world where loyalty is a luxury and love a liability, Gia Salvatore surrenders to a marriage of convenience with Alvan Martinelli, a ruthless and enigmatic powerhouse. Bound by duty, secrets, and lies, their arranged union ignites a toxic dance of power and passion. As family dynamics turn deadly and hidden agendas unfold, Gia must navigate the treacherous landscape of her new world. Will their poisoned vow destroy them, or will they find love amidst the shadows? Dive into this gripping tale of loyalty, deception, and forbidden desire, where the line between love and loyalty is blurred forever.

★DARK ROMANCE★ ^WARNING 18+,^ In a world dominated by organized crime and ruthless power struggles, a tangled web of trauma, revenge, and forbidden passion unfolds. Katya Volkov, the stunning but vulnerable daughter of the Russian Mafia's feared right-hand man, has endured a childhood of unrelenting brutality and neglect. Growing up, Katya was repeatedly tormented by her father's resentment, leaving her emotionally shattered and unloved. However, Katya's life was about to take a much darker turn. Romeo Salvatore, a name that was both feared and respected, emerged from the shadows. His traumatic past has left an indelible mark on his soul, rendering him cold and detached. Seeking retribution, Romeo launches a daring invasion of the Volkov's heavily guarded estate. He captures both Katya and her abusive father, subjecting them to merciless torture. Convinced of Katya's complicity in her father's heinous crimes, Romeo executes her father and condemns Katya to a life of hellish slavery. Yet, as time passes, the boundaries between captor and captive begin to blur. Katya and Romeo find themselves inexorably drawn into a forbidden bond, igniting a fiery passion that threatens to consume them both. Torn between his thirst for revenge and his burgeoning desire for Katya, Romeo is forced to confront the darkness within himself, would he be consumed by lust, passion and possibly love or would he stay loyal with his beliefs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~This story is an enemies to lover type so don't expect all fluff and rainbows. ~Weak to strong female ~ML is ruthless, don't expect him to be a saint. ~No rape ~humours, laugher, tears and blush. ~ And lastly, this story is not for the weak hearted~

[Number one romance novel in the universe—face slapping, scum-torturing, power couple!] Isabella Thompson, who was abandoned in a village was suddenly brought home by her rich parents. Her father: You are different from your sister. She has a bright future ahead and is destined to be a phoenix who would soar the skies! There's no way she would marry a cripple! You are getting off easy here! Her mother: The Yu family is rich and powerful. Standing in for your sister in marriage is your food fortune! Know what's good for you! Theodore Yu used to be a famous prodigy, but lost his glow after a car accident and didn't even make it to high school. With one being a poor village bumpkin and the other a well-known piece of trash, they were a match for each other. But while everyone was waiting for Miss Thompson to make a fool of herself, she and that piece of trash appeared at a banquet where big shots gathered. Isabella Thompson: I came to work as a waitress. Theodore Yu: What a coincidence, I'm here to work part-time as well. Hence, everyone watched as they carried trays around for the whole night. *** On the day of their marriage, every important figure in the capital attended. Big Shot One: I'll help make arrangements for Mr. Yu's grand wedding! Big Shot Two: Welcome back to the capital, Miss Thompson! Big Shot Three:... Seeing those big shots who persistently made headlines, Grace Thompson was filled with regretful tears.

“Tell me one good reason I shouldn’t rip you apart,” he asked, shaking his head in disgust. “A low life like you cheating on me is something I will not tolerate in the Walters family,” he sneered. Tears streamed down my face, my eyes pleading with him, but my voice failed me. All I could do was stare, my lips quivering. “Wait until I tell them what you really are!” he shouted, grabbing a handful of my hair and pulling, threatening to rip it from my scalp. Losing her mother to the cold hands of death, Isabella was adopted by her father. She was treated like garbage and mocked by her step mother and step brothers. Just to escape the hell called home, she sneaks to a party and drowns herself in alcohol, there she had a one night stand with a mysterious male, but that single night would cost her dearly.

Hot. So hot and thirsty. Isabella felt suffocated, like a fish dying of thirst in the desert. She tried to move but found herself pinned down. A rough, heavy hand gripped her waist and tugged at her nightgown. Her heart skipped a beat. Panic surged through her as her eyes flew open. A pair of deep crimson eyes, cold and filled with killing intent, locked onto hers. Ethan. The owner of those terrifying eyes was Ethan. "Ah!" Isabella screamed. In the next moment, she was yanked off the bed and thrown roughly onto the floor. "You bastard!" she spat out, her voice trembling with rage. A cold, cutting voice crashed down on her. "Finally awake?" Isabella Wilson was in a coma for Three months and woke up to find out that she was married to her archenemy. She became a discarded wife of the wealthy family, and everyone was waiting to see her joke. However, they didn't expect her to flourish, her love life to be sweet and cute little bun to be added to the mix. Even her ex-husband who has been cold to her began to pursue her and beat up scumbags for her.

For a month, Eve has been seeking for a divorce from her mate who she’d been marrried to—the man she found out she was pregant for. They were after her life and regardless of the fact she was his mate, she couldn’t live. She knew too much about them. Her life was going to come to an end when her very ex-husband, her mate, tricked her into a job—a work that was finally going to cost her life. But all that changes when she sought protection fom a man, a lone alpha—strongest, wealthiest, that even the leader of the pack was below him. But if there was anything else this man was, it was…Frightening in a way she never imagined. Oh, but Malakai Salvatore was still just a man after all. He had secrets. And his secrets was something Eve never saw coming. Perharps…he wasn’t exactly the protection she needed. Because if anyone found out what he had hidden, Malakai Salvatore wouldn’t die alone. She had been implicated and bounded to him.

Lady Isabella, a free-spirited and fiery noblewoman, lives life on her own terms. She spends her nights gambling, drinking, and revelling in the local pub, much to the dismay of her father, Lord Griswold. However, her carefree existence is turned upside down when Sir Leofric, a ruggedly handsome and charming but temperamental knight, announces his intention to marry her during an honour party thrown by her father. Isabella is horrified, having never wanted to be tied down to a man like Leofric. She resents his controlling nature and fears losing her independence. Yet, as they spend more time together, Isabella finds herself drawn to Leofric's charisma and passion, despite his rough exterior. As their wedding approaches, Isabella must confront the battle within herself. Will she choose the freedom and wild lifestyle she's always known, or succumb to the allure of Leofric's charm and risk losing herself in the process? As she navigates this tumultuous journey, Isabella discovers that true love and surrender can be the greatest freedom of all.

Option 1(Focus on Action/Intrigue): The world ended with a silent cough.A virus ravaged civilization,leaving decay and despair.Isabella,a survivor with a hidden healing gift,allies with Alexander,a warrior haunted by his past.Their journey through infected wastelands uncovers a conspiracy threatening humanity's remnants.Trust is scarce in this brutal new world.Can they uncover the truth before hope fades? Option 2(Focus on Character): Isabella,a sheltered heiress;Alexander,a brooding enigma.The apocalypse reshaped their worlds.Alexander finds purpose in protecting Isabella,while she discovers strength through healing.Their bond deepens amid struggles for survival,yet dark secrets loom.As they confront impossible odds,their love is tested.Will their growing feelings prevail in a dying world? Option 3(Short and Punchy): The virus erased humanity.But it ignited something within them.He's a relentless weapon;she's a beacon of hope.In a world consumed by death,they're humanity's last stand.Their fight uncovers truths about the virus's origin.Every choice could spark rebellion or seal their fate.InEchoes of the Apocalypse,love and truth collide amid chaos.

Father Romeo Salvatore : You don't know who you're falling for, Karenina. Karenina: Father, forgive me for I've already sinned. *** Over privileged Alpha's daughter, Karenina Agriche is both ruthless and unforgiving. Her short temper and spoiled personality ended her up in Moon Maidens Elvatore university. Far away from her country, she got stuck in a remote and deserted place. Father Romeo Salvatore, respected professor in Moon Maidens Elvatore university finds himself falling in love with his student, Karenina . His uncontrollable urge to touch her, own her, kiss her made him walk the path of hell. However his loyalty towards his job and temple crumbled when he discovers that Karenina is his fated mate and is secretly pregnant with his cubs. Will he choose to accept his forbidden love for his student and redeem his cursed fate? Or continue to be a respected priest of Selene Grandeur temple? ^ The themes and settings ^ ° Slow burn Romance ° Has age-gap ° Touch her and you'll die type of Male lead ° He's mine type of female lead ° Powerful couple ° Blood and Gore ° He's crazy, She's stubborn *** • VOLUME 1: Karenina and Romeo's story (ONGOING) • VOLUME 2: Helene and Loren's story (YET TO START) • VOLUME 3: Mariyam and Luigi Mangione's story ( YET TO START) • VOLUME 4: Virginia and Alpha Dante's story ( KARENINA'S PARENTS) (YET TO START) For now there are 4 volumes I have planned, each full of different tropes and with each supporting character becoming the main character in their stories. Note: I'm not sticking with traditional werewolf hierarchical structure. So if you find different things that drive away from the traditionally set system, please understand I have my own plot and systems in the novel. Males or females — heat is the term I use for them, no differentiation.

Zen, à la recherche de Sarah, la femme qu’il aime, découvre un ancien parchemin lié à sa disparition. Il se retrouve plongé dans un monde magique, où les éléments et des pouvoirs surnaturels existent réellement. Avec l’aide de son ami Jay et de ses nouveaux mentors, Jacob et Isabella, Zen apprend qu’il est lié à tous les éléments et qu’il pourrait être l’élu destiné à stopper le culte du Nouveau Monde, un groupe dangereux cherchant à détruire les mages. En maîtrisant ses pouvoirs et en affrontant ses propres doutes, Zen devra percer le mystère de Sarah et lutter contre les forces obscures menaçant l’équilibre du monde.

I will be posting this story on royal road too. Link on royal road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/666009/fictions --------------------------- "Magic, woven from the first breath of time, Love, fathomless as the midnight abyss, Friendship, a constellation of unwavering light, And rivalry, the inescapable hand of destiny's twist." Both were princesses, yet only one was known. Isabella and Stella—twins born to the mighty wizard king, Lawrence. While Stella, blessed with celestial magic, was adored and celebrated in the grand kingdom of Mythiopia, Isabella was but a whisper lost to time, a magical void abandoned in the human realm, her very existence forgotten by her people. Yet, in the human world, as an orphan, she found a home. She found Dylan—her unwavering constant, her solace. Both remained blissfully unaware of the fate woven for them millennia ago, of the destiny that loomed ever closer. Would Isabella ever find her way back to the magical realm? And if she did, would she even wish to stay? ------------ Calhoun, the eldest beast prince of Vandrad, yet the disgrace of the royal lineage. Born to the mighty Dragon King, yet devoid of a beast within him. His life had been a careful dance upon a battlefield, each step a measured response to the schemes of those who sought his downfall. He had long accepted his fate, learned to survive with what little was granted to him. But what happens when fate offers him something different—when, for once, he is given the freedom to be something more than a shadow? Will he finally understand himself, unravel the mysteries that bind him? Will he rise to his destined place in the grand design of fate? Will the beast within him awaken at last? Or will he remain forever the shunned prince, a legend written in sorrow?

On the night of his engagement, billionaire heir Ashton Kingsley makes the biggest mistake of his life—or so he thinks. A reckless one-night stand with a masked stranger turns into an obsession, haunting his every thought. The way she moved, the way she commanded his body… she was unlike any woman he had ever met. And then, by morning, she was gone. But the real shock comes when Ashton finally meets his fiancée—Isabella Devereaux, the woman he was forced to marry for business. A woman he had never seen before. Except… he had. Those piercing green eyes. That subtle smirk. That air of mystery. His fiancée was the woman he had spent the night with. Now, trapped in a marriage neither of them wanted, Ashton is determined to unravel her secrets. Why did she seduce him that night? Was it revenge, a test, or something deeper? Isabella plays the perfect fiancée in public, but behind closed doors, she is his greatest temptation and his worst nightmare. He was supposed to be the one in control. Instead, he’s the one falling, wanting, needing. And Isabella? She’s hiding something—something that could ruin them both. One night changed everything. Now, there’s no turning back.

When fiery, ambitious Isabella Carter clashes with arrogant yet brilliant Alexander Blackwood, sparks fly—but not in a good way. As rivals in the corporate world, they stop at nothing to sabotage each other. But when fate forces them into an unexpected partnership, the line between hate and love begins to blur. Will their hatred burn into something deeper, or will their pride keep them apart forever?

"I don't share my possessions, Mr. Campbell. Your wife stole from me and now I want something back. You should know I always collect what I'm owed," When Liam Campbell's wife steals from his wealthy female boss and disappears, he's left to face the music. But his boss, Lady Isabella Ashworth, has other plans for repayment—plans that involve keeping the handsome man for herself. Everyone thinks they know the score: young guy becomes a rich woman's plaything. What they don't know is that Liam's got more weapons than just his looks. Behind his perfect face lies a ruthless mind that turned him from a nobody into a rising star. Now, trapped in Isabella's world of luxury and power, he'll play her game—but by his rules. His main goal is to dominate her as much as she wants to dominate him. But who's really taming who? ||||||||||||||| *My first book and my entry into WSA! Please support me with your votes

What would happen if you put 150 students together in a school-like system and had them compete in various challenges to earn points to try and become number one? The outcome has been pretty bland for the past few years at Astral Academy, and the results are not what the higher-ups who run it want, until now. New students have enrolled and will change everything. New faces with clashing personalities will compete against each other to get the reward that first place offers. Five different classes with thirty different students in each class. Who will come out on top? Malakai, who came from London to compete in this academy? Maria, the daughter of a famous actress? Alexander, who has got everything he has ever wanted? Ryan, who can get anything he wants? Isabella, who has never had to try for anything she's done. Dillon, who wants everything everyone else has? Adam, who wants to prove a point? Too many names but only one top spot. Will they be entertaining? I post chapters every Saturday.

In the world of Lumen, a land of diverse luminants and warring factions beset by monstrous threats, a daring trio sets out to uncover its secrets. Kounéli Atsáli, Velvet Isabella, and Leonardo Zeshi are explorers driven by curiosity and a shared desire to unite the fragmented world. As they journey through perilous territories and confront ancient evils, their bond is tested, revealing hidden truths about themselves and the light and darkness that shape Lumen's fate.

I was never meant to survive. Being born to a demon father and a werewolf mother? That should’ve been a death sentence. Instead, I cheated fate—only to find Death waiting for me in the end. My name is Shay Hilton, but once, I was Isabella Morningstar—granddaughter of the Devil himself. Now, I’m running for my life. Hunted by vampires. Stalked by Lycans. Haunted by a past I barely understand. And somehow, my only ally is a brooding, bloodsucking asshole who won’t even tell me his name. But the deeper I fall into this nightmare, the more I realize something dark is coming for me. Something powerful. And no matter how far I run, it always finds me. Because Death isn’t just a shadow at my back. He’s real. And he’s been waiting for me.

Deep in the Void a universe called the Dream Universe made up of planets called the Realms. A place where all those who cultivate and who strive to ascend into Cosmic God status is the goal. Here the Dream Universe is governed by a Cosmic being known simply as the World. The World crowns kings to rule and chooses only those with the potential to join the Primordial regime. Every hundred years each who are crowned are given something called the King's Test. Since the World does not personally take part in this test they summon a champion from the Realms with the same potentials as the Kings. They are King Slayer warriors with strong power and skill chosen to either die showing a king's potential, or kill the king to make way for a new one. This particular test is different. This is an eradication of King's who have abused power and caused strife among the realms erupting into a civil war. The newest King Slayer is one who is not only powerful, but carries a Thread of Necessity with a destiny to bring great change to the Realms. All the World wants is for the wicked Kings to fall and clean the slate. The King Slayer wants power and freedom. But both don’t realize how different this Test will be. Author Note: First volume I throw you into the story. I wrote it where it builds and the world around it builds as it goes along. You learn the back story of the Slayer in volume 2. I wanted to stand out and immerse you into the world I’m creating.

Can you resist the temptation of a dangerous billionaire?” Isabella Blackwood is a woman with a plan. Strong, independent, and laser-focused on her career, she’s never been one to fall for the dangerous allure of powerful men. But when she meets Dante Russo, an enigmatic billionaire with a reputation for ruthlessness, everything she thought she knew about control and power starts to crumble. Dante has lived a life of privilege and secrecy, surrounded by enemies and temptation. His cold exterior hides a world of pain and betrayal , one that Isabella’s presence unwittingly threatens to unravel. Their first meeting is explosive, their chemistry undeniable, but a dangerous web of lies, business rivalries, and dark secrets stands between them. As they’re drawn deeper into each other’s lives, Isabella is forced to question everything. Is Dante the man she’s been warned to stay away from? Or is he someone who could finally make her feel alive, someone who needs her as much as she needs him? With every stolen kiss, every heated glance, they grow closer to a passion that could either heal them both or destroy everything they hold dear. In a world where trust is a luxury and every relationship is a game of power, can Isabella and Dante defy the odds, or will their connection bring them both to their knees? Will she kiss him back, or will she walk away from the one man who could change her world forever?

She's the ice queen of the boardroom; he's the alpha with a secret. Isabella and Liam's world is a collision of ambition and hidden identities. When a misunderstanding tears them apart, Liam, the powerful werewolf CEO, faces the ultimate challenge: winning back the heart of the woman he never knew he cherished. Can he melt her icy exterior and prove his love is true, or will his past mistakes doom their future forever? **Get ready for a wild ride of passion, regret, and redemption in *The Wolf's Penance*. **

In the glittering world of high society, Isabella Gray, a seemingly ordinary woman, hides a powerful secret. Alexander Blackwood, a dangerously charming werewolf, walks the line between good and evil. Their paths collide, igniting a passionate, forbidden romance amidst the hidden werewolf realm. He's a force of nature, she's a silent storm. As their worlds intertwine, secrets unravel, and battles erupt between rival werewolf factions. Will their fated love survive the clash of worlds, or will the darkness tear them apart? Dive into a world of thrilling encounters, sizzling chemistry, and epic battles in *Fated Love in the Werewolf Realm*.

Zavala Levine was like some pitiful female lead that had to face difficult challenges because she was from a poor family. She woke up one morning only to find herself in the body of the palace maid, Mitilde Ashley who slept with the mischievous and fearsome, but devilishly handsome prince in the novel she read before she slept. Damon Salvatore is heartless, ruthless, and sly. The only Vampire prince in the kingdom. His name is enough to make the ones who heard it flinch in fear.. Unable to face the prince, Mitilde Ashley flees to Yarnat empire to start a new life. Unfortunately for her, she meets Damon Salvatore. She wanted nothing to do with him and claimed not to know him. But Damon Salvatore shamelessly asked her to take responsibility for what she did the other night. Will she be able to escape the clutches of this shameless prince?

Pressured to marry or lose her father’s financial support for her mother’s medical bills, Joanne Baker is devastated when her longtime boyfriend chooses another woman—on their wedding day. Heartbroken and humiliated, she stumbles upon a man in a wheelchair proposing to his girlfriend at a restaurant. When the woman cruelly rejects and insults him for his disability, Joanne sees a reflection of her own pain. In a moment of reckless defiance, she approaches him with an outrageous proposition. "Your girlfriend dumped you, and my fiancé betrayed me. Let’s get married for six months and take our revenge." What Joanne doesn’t know is that the man she just proposed to is Alexander King—heir to the wealthiest family in NYC, CEO of King Multinational, and the infamous Salvatore Black, a name that makes even presidents tremble. Six years ago, an accident left him in a wheelchair. Three years ago, he regained the ability to walk—but kept it a secret. Because the ones who tried to kill him… are in his own family. And he’s still hunting them. Now, Joanne has unknowingly walked into a web of power, secrets, and danger. Has she just made a deal with the devil?

Having an hostile man as a father was no easy thing to bear. After being abandoned by her father because she was born a female, as though it was her fault. Isabella Perkins is being forced to marry her father’s multi-billionaire friend’s son Colin Graham who is rude and ill-manner ,she either fulfill her father’s demand or risk losing her inheritance. Meanwhile she has vowed to marry her childhood friend, Nate Stallion, who was only an orphan. What would she decide on? would Isabella forsake her birth right for the sake of love or give up on it to save her inheritance?

**Previously Titled - What's Love?** Mia Heart is a determined 18-year-old girl who embodies the ideal student. An introvert with sharp intelligence, she consistently earns straight A's and lives a structured life that revolves around school and home, only engaging with a few close friends. Deeply passionate about science, Mia firmly believes in logical reasoning and dismisses the concept of love as nothing more than a chemical reaction in the brain. However, it's time for someone to show her that love is far more profound than she imagines. Enter Christopher Salvatore, a 21-year-old who is every girl's dream come true. With his kindness, charm, and striking good looks, he is a firm believer that love can conquer all. He understands that while logic is important, sometimes you need a bit of magic to truly connect. When Mia and Christopher's paths unexpectedly cross, the collision of their worlds sets the stage for an incredible journey. Will they embrace love together and challenge their beliefs? Love has a way of finding us, and Mia and Christopher are about to discover just how transformative it can be. Join them as they navigate the powerful bond of love and respect that awaits.

The Desperate Lovers Isabella Carter has everything a woman could want—beauty, status, and a powerful fiancé, Nicholas Montgomery, heir to one of the wealthiest families in the country. But behind the perfect engagement lies a heart that belongs to another. Alexander King. The man she loved. The man she lost. Three years ago, Isabella walked away from Alexander, choosing duty over desire. Now, fate has thrown them together again, and the passion they buried refuses to stay hidden. Every glance, every touch, every stolen moment reminds her of what she left behind. But breaking free isn’t easy—not when Nicholas is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her by his side. Torn between loyalty and love, Isabella must make an impossible choice: risk everything for the man who owns her heart or surrender to a life without passion. But love this desperate never fades—it burns, it consumes, and it refuses to be forgotten. When the heart and duty collide, who will she choose? And will love be enough to overcome the forces determined to keep them apart? A breathtaking romance filled with longing, heartbreak, and a love that refuses to die.

In a world where loyalty is a weapon and love a battlefield, Isabella Moretti is caught between two ruthless men. Raised in the gilded cage of her father's empire, she knows her duty: to obey, to marry for power, and to stay untouched by the dark dealings of the cartel. But everything changes when Alejandro Vega, the enigmatic heir to a rival empire, sets his sights on her. Alejandro is a man who takes what he wants, and what he wants is Isabella. To make that happen, he arranges a brazen kidnapping that exposes a war between the most feared cartels. Gunfire begins to echo in the streets and betrayal in every shadow, and Isabella is taken hostage into a life she never chose, torn between feelings of hatred and a growing, dangerous desire. With her father vowing vengeance and Alejandro determined to claim her heart as well as her freedom, Isabella must play a deadly game where love could prove her downfall-or her only escape. As the world burns around them, will she succumb to Alejandro's touch, or will she make her own move in this high-stakes game of power, passion, and survival? A breathtakingly amazing thriller packed full of obsession, deceit, and romance that will leave you reeling until the very last page.

WARNING ‼️‼️ ‼️ ‼️ Contains explicit content and strong language. Thanks for reading in advance. “Get married to me, and I will make you have a great stand in this firm,” She broke out into a peak of laughter, as did Marcello and Emilio. “Did I say something funny?” I asked and her laughter seized. “Wa… wait, you mean what you said?” "Do I look like someone who have the time to joke around?" I asked as she gave me an odd stare. "I would be willing to transfer my share of this firm to you if you agree," ****** The life of Isabella Alessandro, a young and renowned Prosecutor in one of Italy's top law firms, took a dramatic turn when she decided to celebrate her divorce at a club, only to wake up the next morning in the bed of a dangerous mafia king, who turns out to be a rival of her father. Captured by her charisma, he decided to pursue her and make her only his, not out of love but to bring about her downfall.

Liam White, a talented but rebellious athlete, has frustrated every manager he’s had. Enter Isabella, a strict, disciplined manager assigned to turn his career around. With her tough love and unwavering dedication, Isabella pushes Liam to reach his full potential, challenging his limits both on and off the field. As their intense training sessions bring them closer, their professional bond turns into something more. Amid the pressure of upcoming competitions, Liam finds himself falling for Isabella. Now, with love on the line and the stakes higher than ever, Liam must decide if he’s willing to fight for both victory and Isabella’s heart.

Isabella had only been reading a novel to pass the time—a tragic tale of a cold-hearted villainess who schemed against the beloved heroine, only to meet a fiery and untimely demise. But when Isabella wakes up in the body of that same villainess, she finds herself thrust into a world of wealth, intrigue, and betrayal. However, there’s a twist: she has been transported three years before the catastrophic fire that claimed the villainess’s life. Armed with her knowledge of the novel’s events and outcomes, Isabella quickly realizes this is her chance to rewrite the story—and her fate. But things aren’t as simple as she expected. The family she thought would be indifferent to her turns out to be doting and genuinely loving. Her father, the intimidating Duke Allard, is protective, while her mother is tender and supportive. Even her siblings, who despised the villainess in the novel, shower her with affection. Confused by these discrepancies, Isabella realizes that she must navigate this new world carefully. With her family’s love in her corner, she sets out to change her destiny. She focuses on building alliances, avoiding the pitfalls of the original plot, and proving to the world that she is not the scheming villainess they expect her to be. But her journey is anything but easy. The adopted sister who was once the darling of the household begins to plot against her, jealous of Isabella’s newfound warmth and attention. Meanwhile, the mysterious male lead—who was supposed to fall for the heroine—becomes drawn to Isabella’s unexpected kindness and sharp wit. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Isabella must use her wit, courage, and the love of her family to carve out a new path. But with the looming fire that sealed the villainess’s fate in the original story, can she truly escape the shadow of her past and find happiness in a world that was never meant to be hers?