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Beneath Astoria's Veil

Trapped within the enchanting pages of her novel titled "Persona," Ellie's journey takes a surreal turn when she awakens in the body of the villainess, Eleanor Ashford. Determined to rewrite the novel's fate, Ellie steers away from the prescribed love story of Ava Sinclaire and Crown Prince Lucas. As Ellie navigates the difficulties of her new life, an unexpected marriage to the mysterious Grand Duke Cassius Caspian further complicates her existence. Beneath Cassius's perfect facade lies a turmoil mirroring Ellie's inner struggles, leading to a cascade of misunderstandings in their relationship. Yet, a cruel revelation surfaces... As truths unravel, Ellie and Cassius must confront the complexities of love, destiny, and the consequences of a tragic history that binds them. Will their newfound understanding strengthen the bonds of love, or will it untangle the delicate threads holding their relationship together? In the realm where fiction intertwines with reality, "Persona" paints a tale of love, sacrifice, and the transformative power found in second chances.

FANIR · Fantasy
Not enough ratings
80 Chs

71. Heads Will Roll

"If you genuinely want to save your husband, you should wait until tomorrow morning and enter accompanied by several knights. Can't you think logically? What are you going to achieve by going in alone at night? Do you want to die alongside your husband?"

Smack!

Ellie slapped Xavier with all her strength.

Not because she was offended by what Xavier said, but his words hit the mark, making her furious because someone could read her mind.

She knew she couldn't do anything by going in alone, and she was too scared that if she was late, the thing she feared most might happen.

She wouldn't be able to live in this world without Cassius, and she planned to follow him if that happened.

'Ah... I really can't live without him.'

Realization struck her in the face, and she turned back toward the forest, whispering to Xavier behind her.

"Go. I'll call the guards and enter with them."