She has it all except his heart. She had done both amazing and ridiculous things but was still treated as a wallflower. She's been a good wife. But now, she can no longer be. __________________ Natalia Zimmer had been married to Devon Yushkova for years. In those season, she told herself being a good wife was enough. Then everything shifted. Her buttons were pushed at every corner, letting her heart be broken beyond repair. Suddenly, a domineering man, whom she didn't imagine, crossed her path. A stranger who finally saw her. New revelations. New life. Second chance. _________________ **SLOW BURN and roller-coaster plot** **This is my original story. ***I do not own all the pictures that were attached to this book. Cover photo design idea from @ImReginaOscura [[Free on WATTPAD only]] Highest Rank Attained (2021): #1 Rebel - Sep to Nov 2021, July-Aug 2022 #1 Royal - July-Aug 2022 #1 Intrigue - Nov, Dec, Feb, May, Aug 2022 #1 Heartbreak - Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 #16 Romance - Oct 2021 #1 GeneralFiction - Oct, Nov, Dec, May 2022 #1 Divorce - Oct, Nov, Dec #1 Millionaire - Sep, Dec #1 Husband - Nov #1 Wife - Oct, Nov #1 Drama - Oct #1 StrongFemaleLead - Oct, Nov #1 Revenge - Sep, Oct, Nov #1 President - Oct, Nov #1 Slowburn - Sep #1 DramaRomance - Sep, Oct, Nov #1 Random stories - Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 #1 DominantMale - Sep, Oct Started on August 27, 2021 Completed on October 11, 2021 Around 72,332 words

Lin Yue had never imagined that the birthday wish she made in jest would truly come to pass. She had awakened not in her own body, but reborn as Mei Lin, the personal maid of her cherished heroine. Instead of despair, joy surged through her heart. In her mind, she laughed softly and spun in a foolish little dance. Since Heaven has sent me here. She would not allow the tragedy of the book to repeat itself. She would shield the First Young Mistress from the venomous schemes of the villainess, even if it meant offending the entire household. _ "How dare you shove Qing He to the ground!" a voice accused sharply. "I did not!" the girl cried desperately. "Enough excuses," said the Fourth Young Master, Su Chen. "I saw it with my own eyes." The surrounding servants lowered their heads, not daring to breathe. At that moment, Mei Lin stepped forward. She knelt respectfully, and bowed deeply. "This lowly servant begs permission to speak," she said softly. "I was present throughout the incident." Su Chen's gaze shifted to her. "Speak." "The Second Young Mistress fell of her own accord." "Furthermore, the First Young Mistress did not enter the kitchen today. How, then, could the Second Young Mistress fall ill because of her cooking?" "Moreover, the First Young Mistress was bathing in the rear chambers when the Second Young Mistress arrived." "It was the Second Young Mistress who provoked the First Young Mistress first." Every time the villainess struck, Lin Yue was already two steps ahead. The Second Young Mistress's face flushed crimson with fury. "Impudent servant!" she shrieked. "Silence, you wretched girl!" Mei Lin bowed her head once more, unflinching. "Forgive this servant, Second Young Mistress," she replied calmly. "But my name is Mei Lin." And she would not be trampled so easily.

Genre: Romance · Historical · Transmigration When Lin Zhixiu opened her eyes, she found herself standing in the middle of a muddy village road, dressed in patched-up linen and surrounded by wide-eyed strangers. She had transmigrated - into the body of a notorious green tea biaozi (绿茶婊子) of the 1970s. Sweet on the outside, venomous inside - this body was known for faking innocence, seducing men, and stealing the original heroine's happy ending. And in this era of revolution, labor, and scarcity, being too pretty could be fatal. Lin Zhixiu's only goal was survival. But when she laid eyes on Jiang Wancheng (江万成) - the cold, hard-bodied male lead with a soldier's spine and a farmer's hands - she knew her path wouldn't be clean. "Comrade Jiang, my ankle hurts... Can you carry me?" The original heroine, Song Yao (宋瑶), was beloved, kind, and strong - everything Lin Zhixiu wasn't. In a world where love could get you labeled a capitalist degenerate, Lin Zhixiu used smiles like knives and tears like traps. But she didn't expect her own heart to betray her. One kiss. One man. One mistake. "I just wanted to play the game. Who told him to take it seriously?"

Characters: Léi Yǎníng(雷雅宁)/Ah Lei (阿雷) Female Lead Rui Feng (睿丰) Male Lead Zhong Rui (仲瑞) Support Role/Ex-Husband Sòng Jiā(宋佳) Support Role/Bestie Liang Yu(梁煜) Support Role/Assistant She was never meant to be a love story. Not the kind that surrenders, not the kind that waits. Ah Lei was once a wife. Once the carefully chosen bride of a man who believed love was just another word for **ownership.** But he mistook her silence for submission. He mistook **a wildfire for something that could be tamed.** And so, one day-she left. She was supposed to be free. And then, **she met Rui Feng.** A man who does not demand. Who does not ask. Who does not need to. Because he is not playing a game- **He is the game.** Ah Lei has spent a lifetime knowing how to win. How to walk away before the fire burns too close. But **Rui Feng does not move the way others do.** He does not pull-he lets her come closer. He does not push-he lets her decide. And somehow, that is far more dangerous. **She does not belong to him.** But then, why does he feel like the first thing she has ever lost control of? She can't tell if she's still playing- Or if, for the first time, **she is being played.** This is not just a romance. It is a **war.** A battle of power, of desire, of control. And when the dust settles- **Will Ah Lei still be standing alone? Or has she finally met someone she cannot leave?** --- Mini Achivements 16.04.26 #1 badassfemalelead,luxury life,independentwoman

The year of 263... Why? All I wanted was someone to love me. Yet why do they treat me this way? I gave them everything. I made myself into someone who wasn't me, all for love. Yet not a single one of them cared for me. As she lays on the bed weak, tears fall silently down her cheek. Even now that I am dying. No one still wishes to see me. If I hadn't been so foolish, if I weren't blinded by love then maybe things could have changed. As she reincarnated back to herself. How will her story go? A/n: Every place or year in this story is not really true. It may be coincidental if something does happen. Please pardon any grammar mistakes you find or any other mistakes you may find! Also pics and vids not mine. Credits to rightful owner and many thanks for reading. If you do not like do not read!!! This is my story! Please do not steal! Just ask me if you have any questions! That's all! Thank you for reading!

Highest rank #1 in Historical He glared at me with irritation. "Come inside!" ...And I did. He pointed to the stack of books on the floor. "Pick them up and arrange them the way they're supposed to." With trembling hands, I did what he asked quickly. Fret in the way I moved, picking up the books into my arms and lap one by one only for them to fall back on the floor over and over. I was a mess, upset, and it was obvious. This wasn't the kind of first meeting I dreamed of. The second prince was mean, and he was irritable. He had no clue who I am which made me resent it even more. He scowled as he watched me made mistakes after mistakes and after a while, he grew frustrated and bent over, picking the books himself. "Forgive me, I didn't mean to snarl at you the way I did. I'm not used to being distracted. No one ever walks in my office unless they have my permission. I don't even know how the guardsmen let you in." I wanted to say because unlike you, they recognized who I am. But I kept my mouth shut in fear of aggravating his anger. His voice took a lot gentler tone, I imagined he must've realized how upset I was and felt bad about it. I said nothing. When we're done, I rose up to my feet, couldn't wait to get out of this room. This man was so impolite to me that I couldn't wait to get away from him. "I apologize, your highness. I didn't mean to distract you in your private office." I stepped back getting ready to leave when a sliver of sunlight struck highlighting my face. "Wait!" He murmured and I turned back to look at him. "You're beautiful." He said breathlessly. I would have blushed, but he was so mean and rude to me that his compliment lost its impact long ago. "I need to go," I told him. "Wait." A wave of panic rose in the tide of his voice. The prince was afraid to lose me. "What's your name, girl?" He asked quickly. "Jasmine, my name is Jasmine, your highness." "My Jasmine?" He murmured hopeful.

What is sadder than realizing your world is just a novel? It's knowing you're not the protagonist of this world, but merely the evil second female lead. What's even sadder? It's that my brother is the male protagonist. And I am going to die next to a trashbin while searching for food.

Xue Ning's entire family died in battle. She grew up in the Marquis of Xuanyi's household and deeply adored Su Zhan, the heir who had grown up with her since childhood. With a cup of spring wine laced with something extra, she fulfilled her wish and became his wife. Later, Su Zhan rose to become the all-powerful Grand Secretary. The two of them appeared respectful and harmonious, and were once considered one of the rare love stories in the capital. Everyone said that she, an orphaned girl, was blessed to marry such a man. Only she knew how many lonely, silent nights she endured alone. He had a "white moonlight" he loved but could never obtain-and he had never loved her. Because she had once offered herself to him, he despised her. So he sent her away to an old country estate for five years. She sent letter after letter back to the capital, but none were ever answered. Helpless and alone, she was eventually burned alive in a fire set by others, dying with hatred in her heart. ... After being reborn, the first thing Xue Ning did was overturn the cup of spring wine that had originally been prepared for Su Zhan. Then, she carefully chose a fiancé for herself. At a family banquet, with relatives gathered, Xue Ning walked up to Su Zhan, her arm hooked around her fiancé's. "Grand Secretary, this is my fiancé. Please look after him in the future." The always cold and restrained Grand Secretary instead began to crumble, his eyes red: "Xue Ning... I was the one who knew you first!" *Original Translation* ©All Rights reserved

AI Novel _ChatGPT Introduction: In the heart of the illustrious Duchy of Westmore, where power and prestige reign supreme, a tale of redemption and rebirth unfolds amidst the shadows of intrigue and betrayal. Lady Evelina Devereaux, once feared and reviled as a villainess consumed by ambition, finds herself thrust into the role of stepmother to the young Duke heir, Edward. Haunted by the ghosts of her past misdeeds and driven by a fierce desire for redemption, Evelina embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. But as she navigates the treacherous waters of aristocratic society, she soon realizes that her path to redemption is fraught with peril and uncertainty. Caught in a web of secrets and deception, Evelina must confront the shadows of her past and navigate the complexities of her newfound role as stepmother to Edward, the future Duke of Westmore. As she grapples with the challenges of motherhood and the demands of her station, Evelina discovers that the bonds of family are stronger than she ever imagined. Join us as we delve into the captivating tale of "Rebirth of a Villainess: The Stepmother of the Duke Heir," where love, betrayal, and the quest for redemption collide in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Alexandria was just a regular high school student-until she woke up in the body of the villainess from the internet novel her best friend had written. A villainess doomed to die at the tender age of sixteen, no matter who the heroine ends up with. Now trapped in a world of extravagant gowns, scheming nobles, and an overcomplicated plot, Alexandria has only one goal: to survive. Her plan? Avoid the novel's characters at all costs and rewrite her fate into a peaceful, uneventful life-even if it means flipping the story upside down. But fate seems to have other plans. From coincidental meetings with key characters to unraveling secrets she was never meant to know, Alexandria's carefully laid plans start crumbling faster than a dry biscuit in soup. Will she manage to dodge the death flags looming over her, or is destiny determined to keep her story on track?