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00:00My maid is the chosen one. Beautiful and talented. Everyone in Jorland calls her delicate and me the
00:05fat one. In my past lives, she stole my dresses and saw Prince Adrian behind my back. Jealous,
00:10I framed her repeatedly. In the end, my family and I died miserably. I'm back at the engagement
00:14banquet from the third reborn life. I firmly declare that. I won't marry Prince Adrian. I'll
00:19marry Eric Pierce, the city's most infamous playboy. I want to see if he can handle the chosen one.
00:23April 7th, a lovely spring day. Everything is in full bloom. Lydia Tucker rushes into my room at
00:29the Marlow residence. Miss Marlow, I saw Clara wearing your dress. Lydia's face is flushed with
00:34rage. The moment I wake up, I realize I am back at this moment. Lydia is fuming again and ready
00:39to
00:39face Clara. In the past, I would smash my cup, have Clara beaten, and ensure she's suffered in this
00:44house forever. But now, my hand shakes as I hold it. Damn it! I never thought I'd fear a maid.
00:50She must be some story's heroine. I only realized this after dying twice. She's born to win and
00:55destined for the top, returning stronger every time. In just a few minutes, dad arrives with Prince
01:00Adrian. Cold sweat beads on my forehead. I call for Lilywood at once. Hurry, bring Clara here now!
01:05If we cross her again, the Marlow family is finished once she and Adrian take the throne. By now,
01:10Clara and Julian have met and fallen in love at first sight. In my previous life, I cannot control
01:15my temper. I have Clara beaten in public. It makes Adrian despise me. Though he still pretends to care,
01:20he secretly makes promises to Clara. No wonder my schemes failed in my past lives. Everything
01:24backfired on me. My reputation was ruined, and everyone hated me. In the end, I lost everything
01:30and died miserably. Forget it. It's my own fault. I was blinded by Adrian's looks. I lacked talent and
01:35beauty, and I offended Clara. The sun is blazing. The Marlow residence is buzzing. Dad holds this banquet
01:41for my debut to secure the marriage. He bought me a gown from Somara. They say it flows with every
01:45step,
01:45as if floating on a breeze. But in both past lives, I never get to wear it. Back then,
01:49when dad brought Adrian, I was busy humiliating Clara. Looking back, I was so wrong. Thankfully,
01:55it's not too late. Clara is dragged in and forced to kneel. This is my third life. I finally learned
01:59my lesson. I don't have Clara punished. I simply listen as she explains that it was not intentional.
02:04The tea slowly cools. Sunlight slants across the dial. Time slips away. Clara really is beautiful.
02:09She has a stubborn look in her eyes. Lydia asks her why she wore it, yet Clara refuses to beg
02:13for mercy.
02:13She stands like a fragile blossom, glowing in the spring light, young and longing for love.
02:17I've read enough novels to know this. It is my own reckless ignorance that keeps me from ever asking
02:22why Adrian would love someone like me. I foolishly think that without Clara,
02:25he'll finally choose me. I'm stupid. So stupid. Lydia waits for my order to strike. But to everyone's
02:31shock, I help Clara to her feet. I even hand her the emerald gown. Clara is so thoughtful. She knew
02:37it
02:37would not fit me, so she tried it on to check. Just then, a staff informs me that Adrian and
02:41dad have
02:42arrived. I timed this perfectly. So Adrian sees me being kind to her. Dad looks stunned. His spoiled head,
02:47headstrong daughter, is suddenly being kind to a maid. He looks completely thrown off. Clearly not
02:52expecting this. Out of the corner of my eye, I catch a flicker of disappointment on Adrian's face.
02:56But he is careful. It vanishes in an instant. Adrian hates me, yet he still fakes it. He whispers,
03:02Eleanor, you are always so kind.
03:04Even so, his eyes drift back to Clara. In my last life, I begged dad to make sure Adrian saw
03:09me in my
03:09gown first. I wanted to surprise him. I wanted him to see my joy and excitement. So dad brought him
03:14to the
03:14parlor and left us alone. But now, the banquet is starting, and Clara is wearing my gown. Fate is
03:20already shifting. None of it was ever mine. It was decided from the start. Since Clara has the gown,
03:25I have Lydia bring a simple dress. I look in the mirror. I look plump. My makeup's too bold.
03:30Rich living has filled me out. The compliments I once believed now sound like poison wrapped in sugar.
03:35I can't help glancing at Clara. Do you think I'm pretty? I ask. She gives a faint smile. There's
03:40restraint in her eyes. True beauty comes from within. You're kind. That makes you beautiful.
03:45She pauses, then adds firmly, I did wear your dress. I won't make excuses. Thank you for your
03:50kindness. Clara's answer is flawless. She flatters me sincerely, yet also puts me down. Compared to her,
03:55I am ignorant and spoiled. I'm always barking orders at her. If I'm honest, it's jealousy. I'm
04:00jealous of how slim and pretty she is. Even in a maid's uniform, she still outshines me whenever she
04:05stands by my side. Every time I see her, I forget my mom's advice about grace and poise. Instead,
04:10I chase after fancy dresses and glittering jewels. Today, I finally take her hand and speak to her
04:14softly. Clara, that dress really suits you. A breeze drifts through the yard. The air feels
04:19alive. Clara's beautiful eyes shine, but with a calculating glint. At the banquet, everyone
04:25knows this birthday is just a cover for the engagement. King Edward Pierce smiles at me.
04:30Eleanor, forget that I'm king today. I'm just your uncle. You've liked Adrian since childhood. So why
04:34don't I make it official and have you engage to him? No one expects me to turn him down firmly
04:38and
04:38decisively without a moment's hesitation. It feels like I never loved him at all. Mom thinks I am
04:42refusing out of spite, so she rushes in to smooth things over. Eleanor is just shy, but I shake my
04:48head and refuse firmly. Your majesty, it isn't Adrian I've loved all along. It's Eric. Please let me
04:54marry him. Dad's knees almost give out when he hears what I say. Eric Pierce is the most infamous
04:58playboy in Jorland. He takes nothing seriously. He only cares about having fun. He's the cautionary tale
05:03parents tell their kids. Most families want nothing to do with him. Eric's marriage is a headache for the
05:07king. It's true. If Eric marries a powerful heiress, her family may resent the king for it. But if he
05:12marries a foreign princess, it could spark a rebellion. I don't actually want to marry Eric,
05:16but he's the one choice the king can't easily refuse. And he's the one man who can keep my
05:21family safe. The king has two sons. Adrian, the consort's son, is heir, while Eric, the queen's son,
05:26is spoiled. Plenty of women fight to marry Adrian, but no one would ever choose to marry a playboy like
05:30Eric. After I speak, all eyes turn to Eric. He is busy sipping his drink. When he hears I want
05:35to
05:35marry him, he practically jumps up. What? You want to marry a playboy like me? I shoot him a look
05:40that says, do you think I have a choice? Then I smile sweetly. I do. I want to marry you.
05:45I really
05:46do. Eric's surprisingly easy to fluster. He stares at me with wide eyes and blinks a few times. He even
05:51stumbles over his words. Then I'll marry you. Queen Melissa Langley's voice trembles. Your majesty,
05:57your majesty, you must consider Eric's marriage. I ignore Adrian the entire time. As the sun sets and
06:02the guests drift away, Adrian finally approaches me. I used to blush with joy just by looking at
06:06him. But today, before he can speak, I turn and walk away. He grabs my sleeve. His cold voice hints
06:12at panic. Eleanor, you gave me that wallet and said we'd be together forever. Was that all a lie?
06:16I look at his icy face and remember how he looks at Clara. It is a tenderness and devotion he
06:21has
06:21never shown me. My first life was naive. My second was bitter. That is why Adrian never loved me.
06:27The second I see him, I see soldiers storming my home. I don't know if my parents blame me,
06:32but even at the very end, they surely wondered if I was scared when I drank that poison.
06:39Now, I cannot even look at him, much less cling to him. Adrian feels like death itself. I run away
06:44from him, as if trying to outrun fate. Prince Adrian, someone better is waiting for you.
06:49I remember how Clara turned on me after my last engagement to him. At every poetry event,
06:54I stole her work as my own, just to get noticed and impress Adrian. But once the engagement was set,
06:59Clara exposed me in public. She knelt, clutching her wounds. I'm not afraid to die. You may be a
07:05noble lady, but you cannot humiliate me. Today, I will end it all here. I hope God sees my talent
07:10and knows my suffering. I hope Eleanor is punished. May she never have a happy ending in all her three
07:15lifetimes. Of course it came true. Adrian defends Clara and says the wedding is near. He tells me to
07:20avoid scandal and treat her well. As the Marlo heiress, I am a disgrace. If even a maid sees me
07:25as plain and unworthy of Adrian. But who could compete with Clara? She's been an orphan since
07:29childhood, but she's smart and gifted in literature and medicine. Her rise began by saving a duchess.
07:34People romanticize her love story with Adrian. She endured my bullying in silence. I thought I drove
07:39her out, but Adrian hid her in a villa where she became his secret advisor. In their story,
07:44I'm the foolish, vicious villain everyone despises. Even my death would seem deserved. Forget it.
07:50This time, I'll prepare for the poetry event. I'll do everything I can for my family. I have Lydia
07:54hire three tutors. Mom thinks I've lost my mind and tries to drag me to church. I quit sweets and
07:59meat and tell the kitchen to keep the meals light and plain. Dad thinks something's wrong with me,
08:03so he summons the royal doctor. They try to talk me out of it. Sweetheart, if you are possessed,
08:09blink twice. I'm speechless. I never cared for my studies before. Choosing Eric must seem out of
08:14character. I can't blame them for thinking this is just spite over Adrian. After all,
08:18Eric and I have barely spoken. I used to look down on him and thought he wasn't as handsome
08:22as Adrian, but he's the only man who never falls for Clara. I remember Adrian kept making excuses
08:27to hide Clara away in that villa. I pushed her until she wanted to die. She was like a fading
08:32flower,
08:33fragile and broken. Eventually, she gained her freedom and began traveling as a healer. On the
08:36road, she saved a young man. That young man isn't some nobody. He's Paul Holden, a formidable general
08:42and the Marquess's heir. He once routed the enemy in victory, but he isn't the biggest name who
08:46falls for Clara. Dylan Jones, the Duke's only son, falls for her at first sight, and the King's
08:51Well Vale heir protects her secretly. I never imagined a maid like Clara could hold such power
08:55in Yorland. In my past lives, I was arrogant enough to believe a single word from me could
09:00have her killed. Indeed, even after Adrian makes her consort, I still see her as beneath me,
09:04nowhere near my league. I naively believe that without her, Adrian will return to me. So I provoke
09:09her openly and frame her. Jealousy nearly drives me mad, yet she remains calm and composed,
09:13as if nothing can shake her. She's poised and elegant, like snow resting on the eaves. No
09:18matter my insults or my schemes, she remains unscathed and untouchable. Everyone loves her
09:23and hates me. Adrian leaves me to rot in a deserted wing. Dylan accuses my family of crimes.
09:28Hall has my parents executed in public, and the King's Well Vale heir personally prepares
09:31my poison. It burns bitter down my throat, keeping me conscious as I fade. In the end,
09:36I bled out and died. I remember my blood draining away. In the end, I finally understand I can never
09:41beat Clara, because I am the villain here. When I see her, I can't help but feel jealous. All I
09:46want
09:46is to destroy her. I won't let a maid outshine me. Every decent man loves her and hates me. In
09:51my
09:51first life, I was too foolish. In my second, I fought out of spite. We clash again and again. No
09:56matter what I try, it always ends the same way. In the end, I die from poison. On the day
10:00I die,
10:01Clara wears the coronation gown. She looks down at me and says,
10:04Eleanor, I was never competing with you. Yes, I wore your dress. But people love pretty things. I
10:09even knelt and begged you. You were just too cruel to listen. You kept coming after me, and you're
10:15still ugly, no matter what you wear. As a woman, I almost pity you. Eleanor, be less vicious in your
10:20next life. In every life, it comes down to the same thing. I hate that she wore my dress. It's
10:27late
10:27spring. The sky is bright, and the lake is clear. The perfect season for meeting. Mom loves poetry
10:32gatherings. She was once one of Yorlin's top talents. Then, she married Dad, who is lazy and
10:37useless. Dad picked the right side. He is loyal to the king and stays out of political factions.
10:42When he was young, he was the heir to a count. Everyone spoiled him. One day, he lost a cricket
10:46bet to the king and decided the king was the real deal. Mom once asked him what kind of test
10:51that was.
10:52Dad opened the cricket cage. Mom took one look and saw three dead crickets, and the fourth was barely
10:58hanging on. If the king kept crickets strong, he would care about his people too. If he could win with
11:01crickets, he could win with people. After the king took the throne, the country stabilized and the
11:05economy recovered. Dad was appointed chancellor, but he never cared for the title. He skipped
11:08meetings, stayed out of politics, went fishing, and enjoyed himself. It wasn't some clever strategy
11:13to avoid suspicion. He once tried reading a military strategy book. He fell asleep by page 13. He is
11:17just lazy. The king understands that anyone might turn on him, but Dad never would. Dad genuinely
11:22believes that an extra second at work is a waste of his life. It doesn't matter. I take after him.
11:26In my past lives, I was the same kind of loafer. A month passes in a blur. I bury myself
11:31in
11:31books. Every day, I study and push myself to lose weight. Mom says I look slimmer, and my
11:35skin looks better. I barely leave the house. The gossip in Jorland never stops. Some say
11:40Eric is back to partying. Others say I only chose him to spite Adrian, and that I'll crawl
11:45back to him. Mom tutors me herself every single day. When she sees me overworking, her eyes fill
11:50with tears. Eleanor, I'm glad you see beauty as more than just looks. But we want you healthy and
11:58happy. You get to choose. Whoever you love or marry will support you. Don't hurt yourself over
12:06Adrian. Don't push yourself too hard. I remember dragging Mom into my schemes against Clara. I
12:12deserved to die from poison. I hold Mom's hand to calm her. Mom always says a woman's best ornament
12:18is her character, and her foundation is independence. Mom, I finally understand what you meant. It's
12:24not about who I like or who I marry. Knowledge gives me strength. No one really knows who wins
12:30until the very end. I recall the poetry event on May 10th, the Duke's banquet in mid-May. Clara,
12:35as Adrian's mistress, and becoming a healer. This time, I won't ruin myself for Adrian. Once the
12:39carriage is ready, Clara walks in. She looks cold and distant, dressed in dark green. She sees me and
12:45look surprised. Ms. Marlowe, you've changed a lot. Oh, right. Do you still need poems? I wrote a few.
12:51They're enough for today's event. You'll take first place for sure. It's been a month. I keep
12:54sending her to work in the garden. I have Lydia watch her every day. The laws here are strict.
12:59If an indentured servant is killed, there are consequences. Officials protect their own,
13:03but they care about appearances. In the past, I never feared Clara. Now, I see my life unraveled
13:10the moment she stole my dress. Lydia says Clara handles supplies, so she goes out every day.
13:15Lydia followed her, but lost her every time. I'm still too late. If I can stop her and have
13:19the dress altered in time, she won't steal it. Then, she won't run into Adrian, and they won't
13:24fall in love. Maybe then I won't need Eric to save my family. Clara, you don't need to come today.
13:29You've lost weight lately, so get some rest. But Ms. Marlowe, don't you want to see Prince Adrian?
13:33I don't mind being tired. Clara, we both know you're prettier than I am. I fear you will steal his
13:38gaze.
13:39Clara smiles and hands me a sheet of paper. Then, I'll wait here for you. If you want to win,
13:44just memorize these poems. She walks away with total confidence. In the carriage,
13:48I unfold the paper and start laughing. Lydia has no idea what's going on. She urges the driver to
13:53hurry, then asks, Ms. Marlowe, what's so funny? Look, it's an acrostic. The last word of each line
13:59spells it. Adrian is meeting Clara at three o'clock. That little bitch. Lydia is furious. Ms. Marlowe,
14:05I can't stand this. She's using her looks to seduce Prince Adrian. Why don't we sell her off or have
14:10her beaten? We can't let her outshine you. I let out a sigh and say, don't be silly. I wish
14:15I'd
14:15listened to her and sold Clara off. But I was so certain she was just a lowly maid. I thought
14:21I
14:21could keep her and play. Now, it's too late. Adrian likely meets her in secret. He has probably made
14:26many promises and assigned guards to protect her. Fine, I'll go along with it. I tear the paper to
14:31pieces and smile. Do you remember my instructions? Lydia flashes a sly grin. Of course, don't worry.
14:36I hired smooth-talking maids to shower Clara with praise. She won't even have to lift a finger.
14:40The carriage keeps moving. Jorlin looks the same as always. My thoughts drift elsewhere. People say
14:46those meant for greatness have to endure hardship first. I wonder if the chosen one can still stay
14:50true to herself when everyone starts flattering her. Scholars gather at Windmere Estate. Each year,
14:55the king scouts for talent at these poetry events. Anyone can attend, regardless of their background.
15:00I used to attend these just to impress Adrian. I would recite Clara's poems and bask in the praise.
15:05But today, all anyone notices is that I've lost weight. People love noble gossip. Everyone's
15:11whispering about my engagement to Eric. The king has a queen, but everyone knows his true beloved
15:16is Adrian's mother, a consort. The king married Melissa only to keep the kingdom stable. Melissa
15:21looks plain. Without her jewels and fine gowns, she would vanish in a crowd. Adrian's mother,
15:26grew up with the king. She is his childhood sweetheart. Her family lacks power, but she
15:31is beautiful and gifted. Adrian takes after her. He has been favored since birth, rising all the way
15:36to crown prince. Eric was born of politics. He looks ordinary and lacks a talent for ruling. It feels
15:41like he exists only to make Adrian shine brighter. I was so obsessed with Adrian that marrying anyone else
15:45felt like misery. In my last life, I ignored Eric. He always stood in the shadows. I only remembered he
15:51existed when he appeared beside Adrian. Now, because of me, everyone is watching Eric for once. Lost in
15:56thought, I don't see him standing beside me. Eyes wide, Eric stares at me for a while before poking
16:00at my dimple. Missed Adrian so much that you lost weight? Even he has heard of those rumors. Clearly,
16:06the king thinks the same, so he still hasn't confirmed our engagement. Since losing weight,
16:10I only put on minimal makeup. I didn't want the attention. Even the dress I'm wearing is out of
16:14fashion. This is my chance to clear up the rumors. Taking Eric's hand, I press closer to him.
16:20Actually, Eric, I've always loved you. I just felt a little insecure because I'm neither pretty nor
16:25smart. I lost weight for you. I say evenly, giving him a warm smile. Eric's ears turn red.
16:31No one has ever told him that they liked him and wanted to marry him. Blushing, he stammers in
16:36disagreement. Nonsense. Who says you're not smart? You're just chubby. That's cute. Don't listen to
16:41any of them. In response, I hand him a handkerchief, which has an embroidery of swans on one side
16:46and a P on the other. The P is crooked. Awkwardly, I say. My mother just started
16:51teaching me embroidery. I wanted to embroider your full name, but there are too many letters
16:55and I'm not skilled enough for that. That's why there's only a P. Once I get better at sewing,
16:59I'll make you a new one. Eric holds it like a precious treasure. His eyes are bright. It's
17:04very nice. Affection fills the air as we talk. This is the jarring scene that Adrian sees upon his
17:09arrival. Eric and I sit at the head of the table, happily watching the guests exchange poems.
17:13In the past, if I knew Adrian would come, I would be in the middle of that crowd. But today,
17:17I am unusually quiet. I turn away when Adrian sits beside me and tries to talk to me. He says
17:23softly,
17:24Ellie, you've changed. You seem different. His head is lowered. He is startlingly handsome,
17:29like an earthbound angel. After taking a sip of his tea, he continues. You're a good poet.
17:35Why don't you share your poems? That reminds me. Clara's written him a lot of poems,
17:39and I know what to do with them. For once, I look at him. He hasn't seen me in
17:43ages. Surprise flashes in his eyes, then quickly fades. He reaches out to take my hand and leads
17:48me over to the crowd. But I slip away before he can reach me. In the crowd, I read out
17:52Clara's
17:52poem loudly. It is a rather nice poem, every word meaningful and sufficiently poignant. The last
17:57verse, where she describes hope even during the bleakest sunset, is the guest's favorite. They are
18:02just praising my talent when I suddenly announce the truth. I am not educated enough to compose such
18:07a beautiful poem. This poem was written by my maid, Clara. She's the one you should be praising.
18:12Many accomplished poets have gathered at Windmere today. Murmurs ripples through the crowd. Then,
18:16I tell Lydia to bring out the other written poems. These are all Clara's best poems that I had
18:20memorized in my last life. Now, I realize that only those with true wisdom can see through the essence
18:25of human nature. All these praise and flattery are nothing but meaningless words. Everyone is talking
18:30about Clara. Some say she is Yorlin's best poet. At the high table, Adrian looks grim. He surely knows
18:36what the poems imply. The discussion grows in fervor. Those who have come from afar declare their
18:40trip worthwhile. Having savored such fine poetry, my plan is working. I slip into a corner and jot a
18:46short poem on paper. I hand it to Eric. I hope you don't mind it's not great. You're the only
18:51one
18:51who can see this. He reads it slowly, then smiles at me. Everyone says you're foolish, clumsy, and overly
18:56ambitious. But today, I see the real you. I am no poet. But if you ask me, your poems are
19:01great.
19:02In the light, I look at him. I feel a sense of mutual understanding. I know the feeling of being
19:07eclipsed. Of being nothing but an afterthought. Without me, he would still be lost, ignored,
19:13unnoticed, and invisible. I lightly touch his shoulder in comfort. No one says we must be superheroes
19:18to be happy. Small weeds and giant trees have their own version of happiness. Eric, you can be your
19:23own hero just by being yourself. Clara is torn over the poetry event. She is shocked I didn't
19:29steal her work and thrilled by the praise. Nobles are already lining up to have her teach them poetry.
19:34No one is gossiping about my drama with Adrian anymore. While at Windmere, I keep my distance
19:39from Adrian, avoiding him like the plague. Everyone finally believes that I actually want Eric.
19:44Everywhere I go, Clara's name is all I hear. Even my own servants flock to her. I order them to
19:50treat
19:50her well. I support her studies and clubs so she can make her own friends. However, I remain cautious.
19:55The king hasn't approved my wedding, so I may still be stuck with Adrian. I must stay vigilant.
20:01I never thought I would regret the foolish things I did out of my obsession with Adrian. I must keep
20:06going until the truth is undeniable, especially to the king. Afternoon arrives. The spies Lydia set on
20:12Clara have vanished, just as I expected. Hidden guards protect Clara in my home. In my last life,
20:17I only found them when I tried to kill her. I was devastated. I didn't get why Adrian would
20:22protect her. I believed his excuses about keeping Clara safe, because I couldn't admit he loved her
20:28and not me. It is late afternoon when Clara returns from her errands. She looks troubled,
20:32her eyes wet with tears. Lydia is perplexed. Miss Eleanor, why does she look so sad? Everyone is
20:38praising her now, saying her talent rivals the nobles. She should be happy. If I were her,
20:42I'd be overjoyed. You're so silly. I pinch Lydia's cheek, taking in her innocent expression.
20:48I remember how in my past life, she took the fall for my crimes. I won't let her risk herself
20:52again.
20:53I make up an excuse. She probably has other troubles. Right now, Adrian needs the Marlowe's
20:58prestige to gain the support of the nobles. He is not born of the queen, thus illegitimate. He is only
21:03the crown prince because the king loves his mother. Should that change, he fears he will lose everything.
21:08He needs dad's support. Dad is no longer active in politics, but the king still trusts him deeply.
21:13When troubled, the king plays chess with dad, or goes fishing with him in the countryside. My
21:18disdain, combined with those poems, is flusteringly obvious. I wonder if Clara has the power to oppose
21:23royalty. Then again, her tears are enough. May 15th is the duke's birthday. We are invited to the
21:29banquet. In my past life, the duchess nearly drowned then. Clara saved her, and in return,
21:34asked for her freedom from me. I had to let her go, which made things easier for Adrian.
21:41For two weeks, I pestered dad to teach me to swim. He builds me a pool at great cost,
21:45and hires a teacher, despite his confusion.
21:48Sweetheart, why do you want to learn how to swim? Since your debut, you have been studying
21:53non-stop. Before this, your laziness saved me from your mom's scolding. She can barely hide
22:00her disdain for me now. Mischievously, I tease him. Yeah, she's been drifting off. Could she be
22:06thinking of a childhood crush? If you don't start working out, dad, mom might really fall for someone
22:12else. This scares dad into working out for the next fortnight. Mom is pleased as she watches our
22:17family thrive, free of its old gloom. She returns to her old hobby and takes up dance classes. I write
22:22to Eric every day. The queen takes a special interest to me, sending gifts to my house every other day,
22:28even teaching Eric how to win my favor. She fears that if Adrian takes the throne,
22:32Eric will lose everything. But if he marries me, dad's political connections will ensure his safety.
22:37In my past life, my recklessness got my parents executed. Dad had to plead with the king for my
22:42life, and mom had been implicated in my actions. This time around, I won't repeat my mistakes. I want
22:47dad, mom, Lily, and the rest of my family to live a happy life. Lydia tries every excuse to keep
22:52Clara at home, but she insists on attending the banquet with me. She kneels before me despite her pride.
22:57Don't worry. I just want an answer, Miss Eleanor. I won't steal your spotlight.
23:01Clara says that she hasn't left the house since that day. What she seeks is simply whether Adrian
23:05loves her. My plan is working as intended. I look at Clara's beautiful, flawless face and laugh.
23:10Sure, you can wear that dress that I gave you. I have rarely faced Clara directly since my rebirth.
23:16To be honest, I am afraid of her. I avoid her and everything around her. Yet I gave her glory
23:21and built her cage, turning every twist of fate into my favor. I didn't berate her for wearing my
23:26dresses. I didn't steal her poems, but now I cannot avoid this. I will not know peace until
23:31the king announces the betrothal. Many are invited to the banquet. My parents have prepared
23:35gifts for the event, even though my reputation is terrible. My parents are well-liked in the
23:39upper cross. Ever since I teased dad, he stopped his idol hobbies and turned to active ones instead.
23:44Adrian tries to gift him some rare parrots, but dad just set them aside after a look and turned to
23:57Eric. Ever since I admitted that I love Eric, he is no longer invisible. Gradually, people began
24:02saying that even though he isn't studious and isn't king material, he is good at fighting.
24:07He could protect the nation. Dad's smile widens when he sees the handkerchief in Eric's pocket.
24:11You even got my spoiled daughter to embroider something for you. Eric, I have much to learn
24:16from you. Dad is always the star of the show at every banquet. I check out where the duchess would
24:21fall and get Lydia to keep watch there. To calm myself, I drink some wine. I want to ask Clara
24:26to
24:26get me more, but when I turn, she is gone. Just then, Lydia rushes over. Miss Eleanor,
24:31the duchess is heading to the lakeside. Damn it, I need more wine. But the stage is set. Though it
24:36is
24:36already spring, there is still a chill in the air. I glanced over at Mom, who is chatting with the
24:41other ladies, covering her mouth in amusement at some gossip. Warmth spreads through my heart.
24:45There is nothing to fear. The narrow path is winding. I see the duchess walking from afar.
24:50I follow closely behind. When she falls into the lake, I am pushed in as well. I choke on some
24:54water, but still grab tightly onto her hand. Ma'am, calm down. I will save you. Thankfully,
24:59Lydia's scream is very loud. Everyone rushes over to the lakeside. My parents nearly leap into the lake
25:04themselves. Mom is beside herself. Ellie! Hold on. It's May, but the water is cold. My strength
25:10faded with the warmth. The duchess clings to me, weeping bitterly, and I keep comforting her.
25:15Eric is the first to jump in. He wraps his coat around my soaked dress, hands the duchess to the
25:19guards, and takes me to safety. Choking on water, I cannot speak, but my heart is as full as the
25:25warm
25:25sunlight that filters through the lush branches. Ordinary, unremarkable Eric makes my heart race.
25:31He isn't cold like Adrian, nor arrogant like Paul. He is just a quiet wallflower, never bothering
25:36anyone. The world falls silent. All I can hear is his voice. Eleanor, you'd better be okay. It's the
25:43first time he calls me by name. The duchess arranges a room for me to change out of my wet
25:46clothes. At
25:47last, I can speak with her alone. Hurriedly, I voice my suspicions. Ma'am, you didn't slip and fall.
25:53Someone pushed you. I remember it clearly. I tried to grab her before she fell, but someone pushed me
25:57from behind. The shove was quite light. Understanding dawns. The duchess frowns, her face grave. Thank you for
26:04saving me, Ellie. I will look into this matter. She leaves to speak to her staff and looks worried
26:08when she returns. My parents are badly shaken. When I come out, they refuse to let go of me.
26:13The banquet continues. My heart calms, and I focus on eating my salad. I cannot break my diet,
26:19not after all my effort. I don't see Clara for the rest of the day. If the duchess didn't tell
26:23me
26:24personally that they have found the culprit, I might have never known the truth. I should laugh.
26:28Even the main character cannot escape the follies of love and desire. She cannot escape from
26:32suffering. The duchess is from a military family. She grew up in the army and has seen her fair share
26:36of murder and schemes. When I told her we were pushed, she grew suspicious. The staff in her
26:41household are vetted, so it can't be them. It must be an outsider. She checked the guest list and
26:45questioned the attendants. Only my maid, Clara, is absent. If Clara were ordinary, she wouldn't stand
26:50out. But she was too beautiful. With the dress I gave her, she was too conspicuous. When they find her,
26:55the duchess orders her shoes examined. There is mud on the soles. Just like that, Clara is apprehended.
27:01She doesn't confess, stubborn to the end, but her coldness and defiance wins no pity from the
27:05duchess. The branding iron burns away the fabric of her dress and scorches her skin. She is tortured,
27:10yet she stares at the doorway as if waiting for someone. I remain dazed even after the banquet
27:15ends. Clara had saved the duchess in my previous life. I wondered if she and Adrian had set this up
27:20as well in that life. Had they used the duchess to make me free, Clara? Then what about Paul?
27:25I write to Eric, asking him to keep watch at the city gates. Maybe he would be able to save
27:29Paul,
27:29even though I hate him for killing my family. He is still the general who protects the country and
27:33its people. If Eric could save him in this life, it would be perfect. Five days pass. The duchess
27:38says that Clara still refuses to speak. Adrian acts like he doesn't know her, working, even finding
27:42the time to curry favor with my father. Love is so fragile in the face of power, scattering in the
27:46wind at the lightest breath. Pushing the duchess into the lake is considered murder. If Clara had done
27:50it, then she won't be bothering me anymore. But why did she do it? Perhaps only Clara can answer this
27:55question. The mighty General Paul Holden, who commands the army and wins wars, returns to
28:00Jorland on an old horse, covered in wounds. The first thing he says when he sees Eric is,
28:04Someone's trying to kill me.
28:05This time, I have changed too many things. It isn't Clara who saves him this time. It's me and Eric.
28:10We summoned the best doctors and gave him the best medicine, barely saving his life. And his savior
28:14in my previous life, Clara, now stands before me, covered in wounds, her limbs bound. The beautiful
28:19dress she is wearing is now ruined. She looks at my now slender figure and flawless skin with a
28:24dazed expression. Miss Eleanor, you're so pretty now. Tears wells up in her eyes. I feel conflicted
28:29too. Somehow, I sense that I am close to the truth. Clara, Adrian is getting married soon.
28:35I've never seen her look so hopeless. She looks defeated. You and Adrian are a good match.
28:41No, he's not marrying me. Then he will marry the Duke's daughter. Eric told me this. After Paul is
28:46healed, Adrian asks to marry the Duke's daughter. Two weeks of torture has stripped Clara of all dignity.
28:52When all hope is gone, insanity follows. Bright, radiant Clara breaks down in the dark.
28:58Voice hoarse, she screams,
28:59Why? I could accept it if it were you. Why her? He said that if I saved the Duchess,
29:04I could openly love him. Why didn't he save me? Why is he marrying someone else? Why? Why am I
29:10not
29:10a noble, even though I am prettier and more talented than any of you? You can marry whoever you want.
29:15I know so much. From medicine to the arts, I can debate. I can write poems. Yet I can never
29:21be you.
29:22He lied to me. How could he lie to me? I'm sorry. I misjudged him.
29:26Clara isn't a doctor in this life. She doesn't go to Kingswell Vale, so she never finds her devoted
29:30partner. She had become a political tool, just like I had been. But she had known some of Adrian's
29:35love, while I did not. I knew that I was close to the truth, but I hadn't expected this.
29:39Clara, drained of energy, curled up in the dark as she sobbed brokenly. I feel no thrill of victory.
29:45Just like in my last life, when Clara mocked me as a queen, I feel only sorrow.
29:49Clara, you were indeed wrong. You shouldn't have coveted something that did not belong to you.
29:53It was never yours, and it never would have been yours. At last, it is over. I can finally sleep.
29:59My parents will stay alive, as will the rest of my household. The Duchess puts her arms around me
30:03and leads me out of the prison. It is raining outside. Eric is kicking pebbles as he waits,
30:07holding an umbrella. When he sees me, he tells me with bright eyes,
30:10The wedding is confirmed. I can call you Ellie now.
30:12His smile is brilliant. Everyone says he's ordinary, but to me, he is precious.
30:17Soon, Clara goes mad. Adrian fails to remain crown prince.
30:21The Duchess accuses him of murder, and Paul does the same. Adrian cannot escape this.
30:25I finally see him as he is. If I hadn't been blinded by jealousy in my previous life,
30:29only seeing Clara and none of his plans, I might not have ended up as I did.
30:33No one is born as a villain. Sometimes, we just forget to live.
30:37Time will pass, and everything comes to an end eventually.
30:39In this life, I wear the world's finest dress.
30:42My wedding gown. Only mine.
30:44Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
30:48Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
30:58Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
30:58Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
30:59Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:00Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:01Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:02Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:02Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:02Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:02Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:02Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:03Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:04Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:05Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:06Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
31:08Time will pass, and everything comes to an end.
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