I Played the Substitute Too Well

Karina defied her destiny as the doomed villainess, but now her new life teeters on a knife’s edge.

Having formed an uneasy bargain sealed with blood, Karina strives to protect both herself and Hedonia, the powerful yet tormented male lead, from his father’s sinister control. Except amidst dungeons and conspiracies, she faces a reality far darker than she ever imagined.

But when Hedonia’s shocking transformation reveals secrets that could change everything, Karina must confront her own tangled feelings. Relentless schemes threaten their fragile bond, while allies emerge in unexpected places, each with their own motives.

Will Karina rewrite her story, or remain a pawn in a world desperate to keep her down?