HCDCR41⚡

Summary

  I reincarnated as a background character who was used and abandoned for her immense divine power. Adopted into a count’s family, I endured abuse and humiliation, all while refusing to use my divine power. All of it was for one reason—to be kidnapped by the male lead of this novel, the cursed villainous grand duke.   > “I heard a prophecy… that you’re the one who can break my curse.” “I have conditions. I need money to live away from this empire. A decent social status would be even better.”   I scammed him by pretending to be Cordelia, the female lead and the subject of the prophecy. I wasn’t looking for romance—only freedom. Our contract went smoothly…   …until he discovered that I wasn’t the real female lead.   > “So here you are. Not only did you deceive me, but you also dared to run away?”   His blood-red eyes, hidden behind a black eyepatch, glared at me sharply. With bloodstained hands, he gently touched my face and spoke in a chilling voice:   > “You must’ve been prepared for the consequences when you lied to me. The weight of that responsibility won’t be light.”   I tried to twist the original story, but maybe I’ll just end up dying like this after all. I shut my eyes tightly, expecting the worst… But then, pressing his thumb softly against my lips, he spoke languidly:   > “Marry me.” …Something’s off about this villain.