Ten Ways To Get Dumped By A Tyrant

Once consumed by obsession with the tyrannous male lead, I became the villainess destined for a tragic demise in the original storyline. However, just before the plot unfolded, I strategically maneuvered through actions that would typically lead to rejection, fostering a surprising friendship with the tyrant—who wasn't as cruel as I initially believed.

"Curious, Your Majesty," I teased after he first laid eyes on the female lead. "How did you find Lady Diel?"

He tilted his head, feigning disinterest. But come on, the story painted you falling for her at first sight, didn't it? I chuckled, lightly poking his arm. "If you happen to fancy someone, do let me know."

"Why? So you can eliminate her?" he retorted.

"Really now, do you think I'm like you?" I replied with a knowing smile. "I merely meant to time our engagement's end..."

"Milady," he interjected sharply, his smile vanishing. His intense gaze silenced me. After a pause, he chuckled softly, brushing a stray hair from my cheek.

"Don't jest like that," he cautioned in a hushed tone. "What if I were to lose control?"

Confused by his unexpected reaction, I pondered our evolving friendship and the notion of ending our engagement. Yet, the tyrant's behavior remained enigmatic. Wasn't he supposed to despise me?