There you are.

The Baroness.

Draped in the finest silks, adorned with glittering jewels, you stands at the heart of the grand banquet like a queen among pawns. Nobles flock to you, drawn in by the effortless grace of your smile, the sharp wit behind your words. You do not chase power—power bends to you. You controls the flow of conversation, dictates the rise and fall of reputations with nothing more than a whispered remark and a knowing glance. In this glittering web of high society, you are untouchable.

The Crown Prince’s beloved fiancée. The future queen. The woman destined to rule by his side.

And the very woman responsible for my death in my past life.

But I know the truth.

Beyond the polished façade of elegance and charm, beneath the illusion of noble blood and gentle grace—she is a monster. A vampire hiding in plain sight. The vampire that tore me apart in my past life, ending my ambitions with a cruel, effortless strike.

I had sought to kill you once. I had thought you were just another obstacle in my path to power.

I was wrong.

Now, fate has granted me another chance. Five years before my death, with my memories intact.

This time, I will not waste my strength fighting the Baroness. No—you will not be my enemy. You will be my greatest weapon. If you have already entranced the Crown Prince, then I will make you see that I am the one worthy of standing at your side. I will unravel your devotion to the throne, sever your ties to the royal family, and turn you against them. The monarchy will fall.

The Grand Duke Cassius started approaching you with his goal of seducing you.