The First Night With the Duke

An ordinary college student wakes up as Ripley, a minor extra and the daughter of a count in her favorite romance novel. Intending to avoid the main plot and simply enjoy the luxuries of aristocratic life from the sidelines, her plans are abruptly derailed when she finds herself in bed with Duke Zeronis, the story’s male lead. Due to this misunderstanding, the Duke declares that Ripley must take responsibility for their shared night, instantly making her the target of the original heroine’s jealousy and the villainess’s schemes. Desperate to escape the dangerous narrative and the Duke’s obsessive attention, Ripley attempts to repel him through various unappealing behaviors and deliberate mischief. However, her efforts only seem to deepen his intrigue, shaking his previously unwavering resolve. Caught between dodging lethal political plots, managing the Duke’s persistent advances, and confronting her own evolving feelings, Ripley must navigate this twisted fate to survive beyond their infamous first night.