I've been reincarnated as Estelle, the ex-wife of Lennard, the male lead of the novel Only One Soulmate. Estelle was a one-line extra who married Lennard before the female lead appeared, was neglected due to his indifference, and ultimately died at the hands of the unhinged male lead. Fortunately, it was before the wedding, and to survive, I forced a breakup with my fiancé, whom I hadn't even met. Finally, I thought my life was turning around, so I went to a masquerade ball.... more>>

"Are you here alone?"

Alone and drinking, I ended up spending one night with a handsome man, fueled by the alcohol. I thought it was just a fleeting encounter, that it would end there…

"I'm insane."

My partner was none other than Lennard, the male protagonist of this novel, the very man I had just broken off my engagement with.

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“Or do you dislike the idea of marrying me that much?”

“Ah, uh, no… It’s…”

Lennard narrowed his eyes and leaned closer. My gaze involuntarily fell to his chest, visible through the open collar of his shirt.

“Yet that night, you practically threw yourself at me.”

Wait a minute. Isn’t this the same tactic he used to seduce the female lead in the original story…?

I instinctively recoiled, but Lennard was faster.

“You certainly seemed to enjoy my body that night.”

The male lead, who should be pursuing the female lead, is seducing me. <<less