The Cursed Villainess and the Tyrant Duke
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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