"Of all the characters, why am I the villainess?" Soo-young, a hardworking young woman struggling to make ends meet in modern Seoul, finds herself abruptly thrown into a fantastical and perilous world after a tragic accident. Reincarnated as Princess Lexzandra von Leynthall, the infamous villainess in a novel she once read, Soo-young must navigate the treacherous waters of royal court life in the Syltrea Empire. Lexzandra, the outcast princess, was notorious for causing trouble. While being reincarnated might seem like an opportunity, waking up inside the body of a villainess who is destined to die is a nightmare. Determined to avoid another untimely death, Soo-young devises a plan for her survival, willing to do whatever it takes to change her fate. Staying far away from the main characters is her number one priority, mending her reputation comes second, and ensuring her survival is paramount. As she tries to adapt to her new life, another mystery begins to unfold: the truth about her existence and the disappearance of her mother. On her quest for answers, she encounters a handsome stranger who, despite his insistence on being a commoner, radiates an air of mystery and intrigue. Soo-young can't shake the feeling that he holds secrets she needs to uncover. Caught between the challenges of court politics and the enigma of her own past, Soo-young must navigate a world where every move could spell her doom or lead to the truth she desperately seeks. The stakes are high, and the danger is real, but Soo-young is determined to rewrite her story and carve out a destiny of her own.