HANIRIM

I woke up as Kayena Hill, the novel’s villainess, praised as the greatest beauty in the empire. Who knew that her story would catch my attention because I was her in my past life? Destined for terrible ends, I’ve died twice—but I refuse to die a third time as a pawn in someone else’s scheme. I’m no longer the vain and naïve princess. Now that I know how the story will unfold, I’ll turn the tables around and have everyone dancing to my tune. This time, I’ll be the one pulling the strings.

Adopted from a poor, rural orphanage by a wealthy duke, Naviah Agnus wanted nothing but to win her new father’s heart. Despite her best efforts, the calculating Duke only sees Naviah as a pawn, a mere stand-in for his terminally ill daughter Vivian, who was set to marry the crown prince. But when Vivian miraculously recovers, Naviah is pushed aside and driven to her own death. When she wakes up, she is 8 years old again, but this time, Naviah is done playing nice. Can they ever really become family?

Adopted from a poor, rural orphanage by a wealthy duke, Naviah Agnus wanted nothing but to win her new father’s heart. Despite her best efforts, the calculating Duke only sees Naviah as a pawn, a mere stand-in for his terminally ill daughter Vivian, who was set to marry the crown prince. But when Vivian miraculously recovers, Naviah is pushed aside and driven to her own death. When she wakes up, she is 8 years old again, but this time, Naviah is done playing nice. Can they ever really become family?

Despite being a beauty from a famous family, Roselia Kaneph is quite literally the poorest noble in the empire. Sick of munching on carrots during teatime and not being able to add salt to her meals, Roselia comes up with a plan to go from rags to riches: marry the emotionless Crown Prince Anoch! But before she can even go through with this, she stumbles upon Anoch, who mistakes her for a thief and an assassin. Will Roselia be able to convince him otherwise and persuade him to marry her?

"Beauty cannot be a real power." Cayena Hill, who was praised as the greatest beauty in the Empire, only knew about the life of luxury and flattery. She was destined to face her villainous end as her tyrant younger brother used her to obtain the throne. Later on, she was killed by her crazy husband after being put through abuse and confinement. ...until one day, I became 'that' Princess Cayena. "I will make you the emperor." "...Do you mean me, sister?" "In return, you shall grant me my freedom." A rose with poisonous thorns, a beauty that lures death... I will take control of my life this time. (Synopsis: GS)