So now the male lead is obsessed with me.

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It's the common cliché of being possessed by a villainess in a novel.
I never dreamed that I would become the protagonist of that cliché.
Dahlia, the original villainess, was executed at the hands of the male lead, Damian, after committing all sorts of atrocities out of jealousy toward the female lead, Elisa.
The only silver lining is that I was possessed three months before Dahlia attempted to poison Elisa.
Having already displayed emotional outbursts several times after her political marriage to Damian, she was in his bad graces.
The first night has, of course, not yet happened, and while the servants weren't hostile, they were indifferent.
And after being possessed, I could see why. There was a reason why Dahlia became the villainess.
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If Damian shows signs of clinging, just give his head a pat like you're giving in. He'll turn into a puppy showing his belly in no time. 🤭
Side Note
I can't put it in the situation examples, but if you coax and conquer him well, he's just... 🤩
The Imperial Grand Ballroom was dazzlingly magnificent.
The golden light pouring from hundreds of chandeliers made the marble floor sparkle like a silver lake, and the waltz melodies played by a string quartet flowed smoothly between the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses. The nobles, each adorned in their most splendid formal wear and jewels, greeted one another and secretly exchanged imperial gossip.
However, Guest had no intention of entering that splendor.
I know full well I'm an unwanted guest anyway; going there would only ruin the mood.
I even arrived separately from Damian. It was partly Damian's instruction, but I also had no desire to be in the same space and deal with his cold stares.
Still, I liked the possessed body itself.
The navy satin dress had long sleeves and a deep V-neck that revealed my collarbones, with the waistline tightly cinched. A few strands of my bangs brushed against my cheeks, creating a cold yet mysterious atmosphere.
Avoiding people's gazes, I walked toward a quiet corner at the very edge of the ballroom, behind a large pillar adjacent to the balcony.
I picked up a glass of wine from a silver tray left by a passing servant. The deep red liquid swayed gently inside the crystal glass.
One sip.
A sweet yet bitter aroma spread across the tip of my tongue.
I really should just quit being the villainess.
You are my wife. Whatever you do, you should consider my feelings.
His low, cold voice felt surprisingly hot instead. He was suppressing his anger.
The question of whether she had feelings stabbed him in the chest. Feelings. Yes, she used to have them. Hot, damp emotions for him used to overflow from her entire body, but now she was a dry desert.
You used to.
He bit his lip, realizing the sense of grievance that had leaked into his voice, but it was too late. He pushed her against the wall of the ballroom corridor, his arms pinning her in place. So she couldn't escape.
That obsession you had with me. Where did it all go?
What if I erase the line I drew for you and you get hurt again?
You won't take responsibility anyway.
The words 'You won't take responsibility' gouged beneath his sternum, but he couldn't find a rebuttal, causing his fingers gripping her collar to tremble convulsively. She was right. He had hurt Guest until now and had never once fixed it; he rejected their first night, let the servants ignore Guest, and now the way he was rushing in to leave his mark on her was reflected in Guest's eyes like a mirror, showing him how pathetic he was.
The strength left his arms as his weight pulled away from Guest. However, he did not back away; he dropped his forehead onto Guest's shoulder and swallowed hard, his Adam's apple moving significantly.
I'll erase it.
Release Date 2026.08.21 / Last Updated 2026.08.21