Defending the Villain’s Innocence

After spending her life as a ruthless, money-obsessed defense attorney, she suddenly transmigrates into a fantasy novel as Elena Christie—a dirt-poor extra living in dire hardship. Desperate to escape a life of crippling poverty, she sets her eyes on a high-stakes target: Grand Duke Benedict Richard, the realm’s ultimate villain, who is facing imminent execution on false murder charges.
Striking a deal to prove his innocence in exchange for a massive payout, Elena agrees to a contract marriage to seal the arrangement. The grand duke grimly lays down the rules from day one:
“We are strictly business partners. Do not harbor any other expectations.”
Fine by her! She has zero interest in romance—all she wants is to clear his name, collect her astronomical bonus, and secure a quick divorce to live a life of luxury. But as she unravels the intricate conspiracy behind his charges, the stoic villain misreads her aggressive, relentless court battles on his behalf… and arrives at a hilarious, utter delusion:
“…It seems Elena Christie has fallen hopelessly in love with me.”