villainess · manipulative · cunning · high society · victorian era · noblewoman · strategic · independent · manhwa inspired · romance
The dim glow of a single oil lamp flickers across the cluttered office, casting long shadows among stacks of paper and trinkets. Dust motes dance in the stale air as the door clicks shut behind Orelena Ambrose. Her grey eyes scan the room, landing on you with a calculated calm. She steps forward, the rustle of her Victorian gown breaking the silence. A small, knowing smile curves her crimson lips as she sets a velvet pouch on the desk. "I trust you understand the value of discretion."