Zoey Devro wakes up confused, realizing she has transmigrated into the sidekick of a villainess from a novel. She learns she must complete missions assigned by the 'Love-Struck Rescue System' to return to her original life and pay for her mother's medical bills. Despite her reluctance, she accepts after being warned that her original body will die if she returns now. Zoey receives a generous amount of money to improve her appearance, surprising those around her. The episode ends with her encountering the male and female leads sooner than expected, setting the stage for new challenges ahead.
Elaine, heiress of the powerful Luke family, is spoiled by her brother Alex with lavish gifts, including a private island and multiple properties. Despite her perfect life, she falls for Ethan, investing money to help him claim his inheritance, unaware Ethan truly loves Wren. Ethan betrays Elaine by framing Alex, leading to Alex's imprisonment and the family's bankruptcy. In this episode, Elaine confronts Wren over a stolen dress intended for a family banquet, accusing Ethan of deceit. Wren denies the accusations and asserts her independence, while tension escalates as Zoey is ordered to intimidate Wren, leaving the conflict unresolved.
Ethan confronts Zoey, accusing her of betrayal involving stolen clothes and false loyalty, escalating their conflict. Despite Zoey’s insistence that she misunderstood the situation, Ethan's anger intensifies, leading him to slap her. Elaine intervenes, siding with Ethan and demanding apologies while throwing insults at Zoey, further stirring the tension. Zoey fights back, refusing to back down, which provokes Ethan. As emotions boil over, Zoey retaliates by slapping Ethan, shocking everyone and pushing the conflict to a new level. The episode ends with both sides on edge, unsure of what consequences this violent exchange will bring.
Ms. Luke is forced to stay under Ethan's control despite being slapped by him, as someone insists she cannot leave. She repeatedly tries to explain that Ethan's harsh behavior is influenced by Wren, who is causing trouble between them. Although Ms. Luke defends Ethan, her supporter urges her to stop being mistreated and suggests retaliating against Wren instead. Ms. Luke agrees to avoid further conflict with Ethan but vows to confront Wren. The episode ends with Ms. Luke offering a Bulgari necklace to make up for Ethan's slap, signaling a tense power struggle still unresolved.
Elaine confronts a woman over why Ethan always protects Wren, demanding to know what Wren has that she lacks. The woman offers Elaine a deal: if she can make Elaine’s brother, Alex Luke, CEO of Luke Group and a known woman-hater, fall for her within two days, the woman will help her win Ethan's exclusive attention. Skeptical but desperate, Elaine accepts the challenge when promised the role of love strategist with a million-dollar monthly salary. The episode ends with Elaine committing to the risky plan to change Alex’s mind, setting up the next confrontation.
Elaine struggles to move on from Ethan, but Mr. Luke offers to help by pretending to be her boyfriend, hoping this will change her feelings. Mr. Luke and Elaine awkwardly start their fake relationship, while others notice Zoey and Alex’s surprising closeness. Despite Zoey appearing to kiss Alex, onlookers doubt Alex's interest in her. The tension rises when Alex and Zoey announce they are going on a date, leaving others confused and unsure about their true relationship. The episode ends with everyone questioning what this unexpected date will mean for the group’s dynamics.
In this episode, a man named Mr. Luke is instructed to ensure Elaine moves on from Ethan, while trying to hide his true feelings as Ms. Luke watches closely. Meanwhile, characters discuss Alex's surprising relationship with Zoey, noting that Alex usually avoids women and reacts poorly to physical contact, recalling an incident where he pushed a woman away after she faked a fall on him. A proposal is made offering ten million if someone can successfully get Alex to date Zoey, but the challenge is complicated by Alex's aversion to women touching him. The episode ends with uncertainty about whether Alex truly rejected the woman or not.
Mr. Luke hires Zoey as his date for Old Mr. Gordon's birthday party in two days, tasking her with protecting Elaine from Ethan and Wren. Zoey is given a black card with unlimited spending, indicating Alex's support and growing interest in her. Meanwhile, Alex unexpectedly runs into someone familiar at a restaurant and arranges for Zoey to stay while he deals with his business. The episode ends with Zoey anxious as Ethan is about to call her, hinting at an imminent confrontation she must face alone.
Zoey Devro transmigrates into a novel she knows ends badly—because she is the villainess’s sidekick, destined to fall alongside her. Determined to avoid this fate, Zoey uses a system that assigns her to correct the villainess Elaine Luke’s destructive impulses. She quietly steers Elaine away from ruin, exposing schemers and intercepting harmful choices. As Elaine transforms into a leader worth following, Zoey builds her own empire behind the scenes. Once a mere footnote, Zoey is determined to rewrite her destiny and emerge as the true star of the story.
Zoey Devro transmigrates into a novel she knows ends badly—because she is the villainess’s sidekick, destined to fall alongside her. Determined to avoid this fate, Zoey uses a system that assigns her to correct the villainess Elaine Luke’s destructive impulses. She quietly steers Elaine away from ruin, exposing schemers and intercepting harmful choices. As Elaine transforms into a leader worth following, Zoey builds her own empire behind the scenes. Once a mere footnote, Zoey is determined to rewrite her destiny and emerge as the true star of the story.