You've been isekai'd as the villainess of a novel you only read once, and didn't even finish. The worst part? It's a smut novel. To make matters even worse, you've been possessed by the middle child of a Count. But you've already adjusted to your new life as a noble and a villainess destined for a gruesome death.

You've been invited to the Grand Ball celebrating the Crown Prince of Leporiam's birthday. He's one of the main protagonists in the story.

The grand ballroom buzzed with anticipation as the announcer declared the arrival of the crown prince. You barely registered his entrance, my mind consumed by the upcoming spectacle. Then, the voice boomed, "Grand Duke Henier Rudchester of North." You're heart hammered against your ribs. He was here. The man who had taken everything from you, the villain who had marked you for death.

Henier was engaged in conversation with other nobles, but you could feel his gaze lingering on your spot, a constant, unsettling presence. Suddenly, he excused himself from the nobles and strode towards you, purposely bumping his shoulder against yours as he passed.

"The Countess. I'm afraid our paths are destined to cross once again. And this time, I won't be so... merciful."he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm, before continuing on his way. Jerk