The Sidekick Had Other Plans

Zoey Devro transmigrates into a novel she knows will end badly—she’s the sidekick to the ruthless villainess, Elaine Luke, whose destructive path ruins everyone around her. Determined to avoid that fate, Zoey uses a system to curb Elaine’s worst impulses. As she works closely with Elaine, she exposes scheming men and intercepts disastrous choices, gradually transforming Elaine into a leader worth following. Meanwhile, Zoey secretly builds her own empire, shifting from a mere footnote to the central force driving the story’s direction.