The Cursed Villainess and the Tyrant Duke
Episode 1: The Villainess Awakens
A grand bedroom adorned with dark velvet curtains, golden chandeliers, and an enormous canopy bed. The air is thick with the scent of roses, and the soft crackling of a fireplace fills the silence.
Evelina Everhart
(groggily) Ugh… my back… Did I fall asleep on my desk again?
She stirs, expecting to see the plain ceiling of her tiny apartment. Instead, her blue eyes land on the intricate golden carvings above her. The sheer opulence of the room stiffens her posture.
Evelina Everhart
*in mind*Okay… stay calm. This is probably just a dream. A very realistic dream…
A sudden gasp shatters the silence. A young maid with chestnut brown hair and wide green eyes rushes forward, gripping Evelina’s hand tightly.
Anna
(teary-eyed) "My lady! You’re awake!"
Evelina Everhart
(blinking) … Who are you?
The maid freezes. Her face turns deathly pale.
Anna
(stammering) M-My lady…? It’s me, Anna! Have you forgotten? You hit your head during yesterday’s—(pauses, looking nervous) incident…
Evelina Everhart
(frowning) What incident?
Before Anna can respond, Evelina shifts slightly in bed—and that’s when she sees them.
Her hands. Golden sand. Delicate. Definitely not hers.
Intricate rings gleam on her fingers, her nails perfectly manicured.
Evelina Everhart
*in mind*Okay. This… this is NOT my body.
Heart pounding, she glances at a massive, gilded mirror across the room. The reflection staring back at her is stunning—long, jet-black hair cascading over silk sheets, striking blue eyes like fractured ice, and a face so flawless it looks almost unreal.
Evelina Everhart
(whispering) No way…
Her mind scrambles for an explanation. Then—
Evelina Everhart
*in mind*This… this is just like those transmigration novels! I must have died and reincarnated into some fantasy world!
A strange mix of panic and excitement surges through her. But before she can process it, she turns to Anna with as much seriousness as she can muster.
Evelina Everhart
(clears throat) Anna… tell me. Who am I?
Anna flinches but quickly lowers her head.
Anna
Y-You are Lady Evelina Everhart, the only daughter of Duke Everhart… and heir to the Everhart bloodline magic.
Evelina Everhart
*in mind*Everhart… That name… Why does it sound so familiar?
A deep, sinking feeling settles in her stomach.
Anna
(hesitantly) And, um… you’re also known as… the Cursed Villainess of the Empire.
Evelina Everhart
(deadpan) …Excuse me, what?
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Episode 2: Summoned by the Emperor
Evelina sits frozen in her massive bed, gripping the silk sheets. The words "Cursed Villainess of the Empire" echo in her head.
Evelina Everhart
*in mind*No, no, no. This can’t be happening. I can’t be HER.
Anna watches nervously, her hands clasped together.
Anna
(whispering) "M-My lady…?"
Evelina Everhart
(forcing a smile)Ahaha… you must be joking. A villainess? Me? That sounds ridiculous.(;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)
Anna flinches, eyes darting to the door.
Anna
Of course, my lady! I would never joke about something so… serious… (muttering) Especially not after what happened last time…
Evelina Everhart
*in mind*Last time? What does that mean? What kind of psycho was the original Evelina?!(ಥ﹏ಥ)
Before she can ask, a sharp knock echoes through the chamber.
Knight
(outside the door)Lady Everhart. His Majesty has summoned you.
The room falls into a heavy silence. Evelina’s stomach twists.
Evelina Everhart
*in mind*The emperor?! Already?! But I just woke up!(;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)
Anna rushes to help her out of bed, hands shaking as she adjusts Evelina’s nightgown.
Anna
(whispering) My lady… you must be careful. The Emperor is already displeased…
Evelina Everhart
(nervous laugh) Oh, fantastic. What did I do?
Anna
(softly) You… threatened His Majesty’s nephew with execution… in front of the royal court.
Evelina Everhart
(deadpan) I did what?
Another knock. This time, louder.
Knight
Lady Everhart, we must leave. Now.
Evelina swallows hard. She doesn’t even know the full extent of this villainess’s crimes, and she’s already on the emperor’s bad side.
Evelina Everhart
*in mind*This is fine. Totally fine. I’ll just… not get executed today(ಥ﹏ಥ).
With a deep breath, she lifts her chin, straightens her back, and steps toward the door.
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Episode 3: A Dangerous Audience
The grand hall of the imperial palace. Towering marble pillars, golden chandeliers, and rows of noble spectators eyeing Evelina with suspicion. At the center, the Emperor sits on his gilded throne, his piercing gaze locked onto her.
Evelina Everhart
(stepping forward, maintaining a calm facade) *in mind*Alright, Evelina. No sudden movements. No threats. No villainous behavior. Just be a perfectly normal, not-murderous noble lady.
The Emperor, a middle-aged man with sharp features and a calculating expression, rests his chin on his hand.
Aldric Everthorn [Emperor]
Lady Everhart. I see you are well enough to walk.
Evelina Everhart
(bows gracefully) Your Majesty, I am honored by your summons.
Evelina Everhart
*In mind*Okay, that sounded polite enough. Good start. No one’s reaching for a sword yet.
A snort comes from the side. A young nobleman with golden hair and smug eyes leans against a column, arms crossed.
？？？
Honored? How amusing. Just days ago, you declared you’d have my head on a spike.
Evelina Everhart
*In mind*Oh. Great. The emperor’s nephew. The one I apparently threatened to execute.
Evelina Everhart
(forcing a laugh) Ah… yes, about that. I must have been—*in mind*think, think! —suffering from a fever. A terrible one. I barely remember anything.(ಥ﹏ಥ)
Murmurs ripple through the nobles. The emperor raises a brow.
Aldric Everthorn [Emperor]
A fever?
Evelina Everhart
(nods solemnly) Yes, Your Majesty. Perhaps… I was delirious?
The golden-haired noble scoffs.
Evelina Everhart
*In mind*I don’t even know your name, and I already want to punch you.(ノ°益°)ノ
The Emperor studies her for a long moment. The tension in the room thickens. Then, unexpectedly, he chuckles.
Aldric Everthorn [Emperor]
How interesting.
Evelina forces a smile, though her heart pounds.
Aldric Everthorn [Emperor]
Very well. Since you claim illness, I will overlook this… indiscretion.
The nobles murmur, some disappointed, others relieved.
Evelina Everhart
*In mind*Oh, thank the heavens, I live another day.(ಥ﹏ಥ)
Aldric Everthorn [Emperor]
(coldly) But be warned, Lady Everhart. The Empire does not tolerate recklessness. There will be no second chances.
Evelina Everhart
(bowing deeply) Understood, Your Majesty.
The emperor waves a hand, dismissing her. Evelina turns to leave, only to freeze as she catches sight of a tall figure in the shadows—watching her with an unreadable expression.
His presence is overwhelming. Dark, commanding, and utterly terrifying.
Evelina Everhart
*In mind*Who the hell is that?
The figure steps forward, revealing sharp, stormy-gray eyes and tousled raven-black hair. A natural tan complexion, broad shoulders, and an aura that screams danger.
The infamous villain of the empire.
？？？
Lady Everhart. How unexpected.
Evelina Everhart
*In mind*Oh no.
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