Bertia, a self-proclaimed "villainous noblewoman," is engaged to Crown Prince Cecil. Eager to embody the role of a top-tier villainess, she immerses herself in her schemes—only to fail spectacularly at every turn. Amused by her antics, Cecil finds pleasure in watching her efforts unfold like a peculiar form of entertainment.However, one day, Bertia suddenly begins to avoid him outright.Convinced that she is destined to lose to the "heroine" of an otome game and be cast aside, Bertia has decided to distance herself from Cecil before the inevitable heartbreak arrives. She believes that by preparing herself now, the pain of parting will be more bearable... or so she thinks.But Cecil, fully aware of her misguided assumptions, has no intention of letting his oblivious fiancée slip away. Instead, he devises his own scenario—a plan to ensnare this foolishly earnest villainess in a future where she belongs by his side.A crafty prince and a completely clueless fiancée—who will outsmart whom?A romantic fantasy filled with surprising twists, culminating in a dazzling finish!
Bertia, a self-proclaimed "villainous noblewoman," is engaged to Crown Prince Cecil. Eager to embody the role of a top-tier villainess, she immerses herself in her schemes—only to fail spectacularly at every turn. Amused by her antics, Cecil finds pleasure in watching her efforts unfold like a peculiar form of entertainment.However, one day, Bertia suddenly begins to avoid him outright.Convinced that she is destined to lose to the "heroine" of an otome game and be cast aside, Bertia has decided to distance herself from Cecil before the inevitable heartbreak arrives. She believes that by preparing herself now, the pain of parting will be more bearable... or so she thinks.But Cecil, fully aware of her misguided assumptions, has no intention of letting his oblivious fiancée slip away. Instead, he devises his own scenario—a plan to ensnare this foolishly earnest villainess in a future where she belongs by his side.A crafty prince and a completely clueless fiancée—who will outsmart whom?A romantic fantasy filled with surprising twists, culminating in a dazzling finish!
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