The Emperor She Chose

In her past life, noble heiress Serena Vale helped Crown Prince Adrian Cross seize the throne, only to be betrayed and slaughtered along with her entire family. Reborn on her wedding day, she tears up the marriage contract and vows to protect her house. Meanwhile, Julian Ashford, once a powerless hostage prince from Northmere, has risen to become a mighty emperor. He returns to offer his entire kingdom for her hand. When Adrian is stabbed in the back by his beloved Clara Willow, he spirals into obsessive madness and regret, but Serena's heart already belongs to Julian. Together, the emperor and empress build a glorious new era. This is a story of rebirth, vengeance, and discovering true love.