That was the beggining of a typical reincarnation story. The day I was shot dead by the hired killers, I opened my eyes as Laurencia Verdetti, the villainess of my favourite isekai manga and illegitimate daughter of Duke Verdetti. My father, who despised me but could not shake off his responsibilities, arranged my engagement to the son of Count Bonnard, Joshua Bonnard, who was also the cunning male lead of the novel. 'I really wanted to love you, my lady, but what to do? I already gave my heart to Elisha.' said he, with a sly smile and eyes that only showed hatred for me. 'Who wants your love, my Lord, all I seek is power!' I replied with a smirk. 'A peaceful life full of love is not for me' 'I know you're afraid of being hated, Laura.' said Graham, the greatest magician and my only ally. 'You're wrong, Graham. What I'm afraid of the most is being loved.'