LOGIN[Lena’s POV | The Mancini Manor — Theatre Room]I walked into the theatre room without looking back and the moment I entered, I was greeted by the soft glow of the enormous screen and the ridiculous number of cushions scattered across the couches.Apparently, the Mancinis didn't believe in ordinary movie nights, there were enough snacks on the table to feed a small army.At least someone here understands priorities.Clara was already sitting comfortably in the middle of the couch while Lorenzo had taken the seat beside her.The moment she noticed me, she smiled. "Lena... what kind of movie would you like to watch?"Before I could answer, Salvatore walked past me and sat beside Clara. "Just play whatever you like to watch."Clara smiled softly. "Then... let's watch something romantic."Romantic?I looked toward Salvatore and he didn't seem bothered.Why would he? This was probably normal for them, watching romantic movies together.Clara sitting beside him. Salvatore pretending he wasn
[Lena’s POV — The Evening | After the Office | Mancini Manor]I stepped out of the car beside Salvatore.Somehow, this man had followed me all the way back to the manor.I had spent the entire day at the office thinking about my work, the new project, the suspicious numbers, and the fact that I had finally found something that belonged to me.For the first time since entering this ridiculous novel, I actually had a plan, work, earn money and build my own life.And eventually, when Salvatore inevitably divorced me and the plot decided to throw me into prison or some other horrifying ending, I would at least have something of my own.Honestly, that was enough.I didn't need love. I didn't need this family to accept me. I just needed to survive long enough to enjoy the ridiculous amount of money this world had apparently decided to give me.I had barely taken two steps toward the entrance when—"Sister-in-law..."I froze as I heard a annoyingly familiar voice.Lorenzo was standing near t
[Lena’s POV — Mancini Group]The moment I stepped through the glass doors of the Mancini Group, I felt it, the atmosphere was completely different from the mansion and there were no servants quietly watching me.Just employees rushing through the lobby with files in their hands, phones pressed against their ears and coffee cups balanced dangerously close to expensive suits.It was…refreshing.I took a slow breath. “Finally.”This was the Mancini Group, nothing connected to this family could possibly be normal. Still, I couldn't stop the small smile that appeared on my lips. I had spent years dreaming about having a career and now I finally had one.A receptionist immediately approached me.“Mrs. Mancini?”I paused.Mrs. Mancini.The woman smiled politely. “Mr. Mancini instructed me to take you to the executive floor.”I nodded. “Thank you.”She glanced briefly toward the entrance. Salvatore was still standing there and his expression was unreadable, for a moment, our eyes met and then
[Lena’s POV — The Next Morning]The next morning, I woke up to the sound of someone knocking on my door and stared at the ceiling for several seconds.Then I remembered where I was, the Mancini mansion. My gaze immediately shifted toward the small table beside my bed, empty.Salvatore had taken the ring away. I stared at the empty space for another second before shrugging."Whatever, it's not like...I ever wanted him as a husband."Honestly, I had bigger things to worry about like my job.I sat up immediately. Yesterday, Alessandro Mancini had given me permission to join the Mancini Group and I had accepted and for the first time since waking up in this ridiculous world, I finally had something that belonged to me.A career and my own income, something productive to do besides wandering around a mansion where half the people looked at me like I had personally committed every crime in the Carter family's history.I pushed the blankets aside and strteched lazily.“Alright, Lena, time to
[Salvatore’s POV — Hallway — Later]SLAM!!!The door shut violently behind me and the sound echoed through the hallway as I walked away, my footsteps sharp against the marble floor.Annoyance burned beneath my skin.No...not annoyance, something worse and something irritatingly unfamiliar. I loosened my tie harshly, breathing out through clenched teeth.“…Damn it.”Why was I angry? No seriously—Why? Wasn't this exactly what I wanted?Lena Carter finally understood her place, she wasn’t clinging to me, wasn’t crying and wasn’t begging for attention. So why did her calm expression piss me off so much?My steps slowed near the tall window at the end of the hallway.The evening sunlight poured across the floor in golden streaks as I stopped there silently and then lowered my gaze toward my hand.The ring.Her wedding ring.The diamond glimmered coldly against my palm and somehow…seeing it left behind on the table had irritated me more than it should have.I clenched the ring tightly.“…Le
[Lena’s POV — Later, Mancini Mansion]The corridor felt quieter than before or maybe…It was just me. Marie walked a step behind me, her heels softer now, as if even she didn’t know what to say after what we had just witnessed.Neither did I, not that there was anything to say. I had already seen that scene before, many times in different timelines and different attempts with the same outcome.The male lead, the heroine and the wife who stood in between them. Unwanted, irrelevant and disposable.My steps didn’t slow, didn’t hesitate as if nothing had happened but behind me—“…Miss Lena?” Marie’s voice came carefully cautious and testing.I stopped not turning back.“Yes?”A brief pause and then she asked— “…Are you alright?”The question hung in the air, soft and almost hesitant. I let out a quiet breath.“…Why wouldn’t I be?” I turned slightly, glancing at her.Her expression was unreadable but there was curiosity in her eyes. No...not curiosity, an expectation. She was waiting for so
[Lena’s POV — The Next Morning]The soft morning light spilled through the tall windows as I sat in front of the mirror, slowly combing my hair. The black strands slid smoothly between the teeth of the comb.For a moment, the quiet rhythm almost felt peaceful. In the large mirror before me, a woman
[Lena’s POV — Mancini Mansion]The moment I stepped inside the Mancini mansion…the same scene greeted me. Rows of servants stood in the grand entrance hall, perfectly lined up as if rehearsed.Heads slightly lowered, hands folded politely in front of them, “Welcome… Ms. Lena.”My eyes paused slight
[Lena’s POV — Continuation]Whether it was my previous life… or this one…i had finally realized something simple, Nothing ever changed for me, no matter how much I struggled.No, matter how desperately I tried. In the end… everything always returned to the same place. So eventually...I stopped figh
[Elena--- aka--- Lena Carter’s POV]When I opened my eyes again…I was still alive.For a few seconds, I simply lay there, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling above me. White. Smooth. Decorated with soft golden lights that glowed faintly around the edges.This wasn’t my house, and it definitely wasn’







