Lahat ng Kabanata ng I Set Her Up and Seduced the Villain: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 9

The deafening explosion surrounded me. I closed my eyes and allowed the flames—and the searing pain—to sweep across every inch of my body.I didn't know how much time had passed, but the sound of the explosion vanished, slowly replaced by bustling chatter and the scent of perfume.When I opened my eyes, my ears were buzzing.I saw crystal chandeliers, an exhibition stage… and an audience.This was the weapons design competition that had been jointly held by several mafia families five years ago!Had I… gone back in time?"Ms. Elena Cassano? Where's your entry? The judges are still waiting on your submission."I was still reeling from the dizziness of the blast earlier. Camilla Cassano immediately stepped forward and said with a sweet smile, "Gentlemen, my younger sister, Elena, is too nervous. She hasn't gotten ready yet. Here is my design schematic. Please take a look at this first."She opened her document folder, and the sight of those familiar schematics snapped me back to

The iron door to the basement room flew open with a loud bang, and Dad's furious roar rang out."What the hell? What did you do to Leon?"Clutching the silver cuff, which was still dripping blood, I looked at the howling Leon as he writhed on the floor before looking up emotionlessly.Mom rushed in, shrieking, "Oh, my goodness! Mr. Carbone's arm… Quick! Call a doctor!"Camilla followed close behind, her flawless makeup smudged from the contorted expression she was now sporting. She stared fixedly at Leon, asking, "What's going on? Didn't you say you were just going out to the car to get my gift?"Leon's arm had a gaping wound from the blade. His face was twisted in pain as he snarled, "I heard from your household staff that she'd been locked down here all night. I was worried she'd starve to death, so I came to check on her out of kindness."But this crazy woman tried to kill me with that damn cuff of hers because she's jealous I'm marrying you!"My parents' eyes flicked to the

My pulse quickened, and my ears were ringing. It felt like I could barely hear anything.The man strode up to me before getting down on one knee and lifting my hand. He said, "I've come for you, my bride."Everyone was stupefied, including me.Was this man, handsome enough that he looked like a flawlessly sculpted statue of an archangel, the supposedly ugly Lorenzo Marra?He had long fingers, defined knuckles, and a very warm hand. Instinctively, I put my hand in his, and he pulled me into his arms, pressing me against his firm chest as he hugged me close."Everything's fine now," Lorenzo said, his voice deep and alluring.He put an arm around my waist to support me, pulling me back onto my feet. Then, he stroked my back with his hand as if soothing a frightened kitten.I looked up at him.Lorenzo had a tall nose and faintly curved lips. His jawline was sharp yet refined. For a moment, I was spellbound."What's the matter?" he asked, his smile deepening. He'd sensed my gaze on

Married life was better than I'd imagined.Not only did Lorenzo give me complete freedom, but he even prepared the best research equipment for me. I was soon back in my rhythm, and I even enhanced the efficacy of the outdated weapons the Marras used."What a genius you are," Lorenze said, openly expressing his admiration for me. "I married a genius!"My cheeks warmed, but I couldn't resist lifting my chin proudly. "That's nothing. I could've done even better if Camilla hadn't stolen my design schematics."Chuckling, Lorenzo ruffled my hair and said, "Speaking of which, she and Leon haven't been doing too well lately.""Oh?" I raised a brow.Camilla and Leon did end up getting married. However, unlike the previous life, where they maintained a sweet and romantic dalliance despite the illicitness of their relationship, the two started fighting on their wedding night."Out of faith in Camilla, the Carbone family mass-produced her design even before I exposed her. But during one of

After Camilla received the recording, Leon's personal villa was trashed on that very day itself. However, that was not the extent of her rage.A few days later, I was driving alone to the research lab when a runaway truck emerged from a side street and came barreling straight at my car.In the nick of time, two black SUVs shot out from the sides. One collided perfectly with the truck's front end, pushing it off course, while the other positioned itself behind my car, shielding it.My bodyguard's crisp voice came through the earpiece. "Are you alright, Mrs. Marra?"Pressing my hand against my racing heart, I looked at the truck driver. The bodyguards had seized him and were keeping him subdued on the side of the road.True enough, he was a hardened criminal whom Camilla had hired."Send him to the police station." Lorenzo's icy voice came through the phone. "Deal with Camilla as well.""Hang on!" I said into the earpiece as I stared into the distance, watching as Camilla's car sp