“You’re the first woman who hasn’t feared me.”
“……”
“That’s why I like you.”
“……”
“Won’t you come with me to the North?”
Eileen Edgar.
She was the beloved youngest daughter of the prestigious Marquis family.
The one unique thing about her was that she clearly remembered her past life.
Perhaps because of that, she was skilled in social tactics from a young age and possessed knowledge not typical of a noble lady.
Her second life was incredibly easy and enjoyable—until she met him at her coming-of-age banquet at eighteen.
Helias Perstein.
The Northern Duke of the Delphium Empire.
When her eyes met his cold, shining silver ones beneath his pale silver hair, Eileen remembered.
‘Oh no. It wasn’t just a reincarnation—I’ve been transmigrated into a novel.’
She suddenly realized she wasn’t just a happy reincarnator; she was the unlucky female lead of a tragic transmigration story, unaware of the grim future awaiting her.
<Captured by the Obsessed Northern Duke>
The male lead of the original novel, whose very title was full of danger.
The most powerful Northern Duke in history, Helias Perstein, who not only brought down emperors but even toppled the empire’s authority itself.
The moment she married him, according to the original plot, she would meet nothing but a tragic end.
The same large hand that once gently caressed her with love would soon be wrapped around her slender neck.
“Why… did you have to change like this?”
With her last breath, Eileen Edgar faced death at the hands of the man she had loved the most.
‘In my past life, I couldn’t escape my obsessive, psychopathic ex-boyfriend and died.’
And now, another obsessive male lead?
In her previous life, she was a famous influencer who led a glamorous life.
But as the shadows deepened around her, she was eventually murdered by her ex-boyfriend, who had stalked her wherever she went.
The last thing she wanted was to deal with another obsessive man in this life.
There was no way she’d accept his proposal.
“I’ll give you everything in this empire.”
The man arrogantly smiled as he took her hand and kissed it.
His gaze was filled with interest and a dark, overwhelming possessiveness, as if he would never let go of what was now in his grasp.
That dark, damp gaze full of desire.
Eileen fought the urge to slap his face and instead calmly withdrew her hand from his grasp.
“I… can’t stand handsome men.”
The Northern Duke’s handsome face twisted instantly at her words.
‘Sorry, I wasn’t done yet.’
Eileen smirked, her lips curling coldly in mockery.
“Because they always act the part. I prefer men who are gentle, kind, and look just okay.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“I mean, I’m absolutely not interested in obsessive, handsome Northern Dukes.”
“……”
“I prefer gentlemen.”
So I’m the only woman who hasn’t feared you?
If I’d known this would happen, I would’ve trembled the moment I saw your face.
I’d only acted differently to counter the trope of women who obediently fawn over him, but instead, it triggered his conquest instinct.
—
Early in the morning, as the sun began to rise slowly over the horizon, a maid quietly entered her lady’s room.
As she opened the window to let fresh air in, she noticed something wriggling on the floor.
A body twisted unnaturally, with piercing green eyes gleaming from underneath.
“Miss, you’re awake?”
The maid greeted her with a wide smile.
The figure, bent like an arch with her back to the ceiling and her arms and legs planted firmly on the ground, twitched slightly before slowly standing up straight.
“Nina, good morning!”
By now, the maid was used to Eileen’s early morning yoga routine and didn’t even flinch.
Back when she was about ten years old, the maid had been terrified every morning because of the strange contortions of her lady’s body.
But after a decade, she had grown accustomed to Eileen’s yoga, her daily baths, and her elaborate skincare rituals.
“Oh, by the way, Miss, the Northern Duke has officially sent a proposal!”
“Ugh, this man still doesn’t get it, even after I refused him—!”
Eileen groaned in frustration as she opened the proposal letter.
At the last banquet, the Northern Duke had proposed to Eileen after a single dance.
Typical of the Northern Duke, even his reason for proposing was just as “Northern.”
Apparently, his desire for conquest had been ignited because she was the only woman brave enough to meet his gaze without fear, unlike the others who couldn’t even look him in the eye.
A complete madman.
Even though she had already refused him once, he kept sending her proposals.
“Also, the news has already spread in the papers.”
The maid handed over the gossip column.
“What? Already? This crazy—!”
[Who is the only woman capable of melting the cold heart of the Northern Duke?
The most handsome man in the Empire, Helias Perstein, Duke of the North, who holds power second only to the Emperor, has fallen in love at first sight with none other than Eileen Edgar, the Marquis’ daughter!
……(excerpt)……
Will Lady Eileen accept his proposal?]
‘Now he’s trying to manipulate public opinion.’
Eileen gritted her teeth.
At this rate, her father, the Marquis of Edgar, might give in to the pressure and marry her off to the Northern Duke.
There was only one option left.
Preemptive marriage!
Eye for an eye, public opinion for public opinion!
And there was nothing like a grand banquet for swaying public sentiment.
The banquet hosted by a well-known noblewoman today would be her last hope.
With her plan in place, Eileen’s eyes lit up, and she began to move swiftly again.
“I have no choice. To shake off the Northern Duke, I need to get married first! Nina, we need to prepare thoroughly for today’s banquet. Make sure every eligible bachelor in the capital proposes to me. Understood?”
“Yes, ma’am!”
The maid clenched her fists, determined.
—
The effort she put into dressing up more than usual that morning seemed to be paying off.
People were buzzing about how radiant Eileen looked today.
“Doesn’t Lady Edgar seem a bit different lately? She’s glowing even more today.”
“Doesn’t she seem more assertive than before? She’s been sweeping through the social scene with those dazzling eyes!”
‘Ahem, good response.’
Eileen enjoyed their reactions as she gracefully fanned herself.
“Did you see that? She just winked after waving her fan around! How alluring!”
“Goodness, how scandalous!”
From afar, they watched Eileen surrounded by numerous men.
With a relaxed smile, she looked as if she were completely used to the attention.
“Lady Eileen, you’re as beautiful as ever today.”
“Oh, of course. I’m always beautiful, 365 days a year. Honestly, hearing I’m beautiful is getting a bit boring, you know? Oh ho ho!”
It didn’t matter if they were men or women.
“Your skin is glowing! What’s your secret?”
“I use a special toner and cleansing method. I can share the details if you’d like.”
Young or old, it made no difference.
“Lady Edgar, I’ve been seeing you at more and more social gatherings lately. Thank you for gracing an old lady’s birthday banquet with your presence. You bring such youthful vitality!”
“Well, butterflies naturally gather around flowers. Isn’t it because your beauty has remained timeless that they flock to you?”
“Oh my, how charmingly you speak.”
“Could I call you sister?”
“Oh my! Ho ho ho! I didn’t know Lady Edgar had such a sense of humor!”
Everyone noticed how dramatically Eileen had changed.
She became an object of admiration and envy as people flocked to her.
One thing they all agreed on was that Eileen Edgar had now firmly established her dominance over the social scene.
Everything she wore, from accessories to clothes, food, and even shoes, became the latest trend.
Amidst all the attention, Eileen leisurely waved her fan.
Everything was going exactly as she had planned!
‘Do you think it was easy to gain a million followers?’
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