Reborn into a world of power, privilege, and immense potential, Eleanor Li’s new life as a stunning CEO seems to be nothing short of perfect. Inheriting the wealth and influence of a business empire, her every move is guided by a state-of-the-art system that offers her endless advantages. She is born with everything—beauty, intelligence, and the universe’s favor. For someone who was once born ordinary, this new existence is nothing short of a dream come true.
But as Eleanor soon discovers, even perfection has its cracks.
Eleanor’s new life is a carefully curated fairytale. With the system’s help, everything is set up to align perfectly: she’s destined to rise to unimaginable heights, building her empire, conquering every business venture, and leaving her competitors in awe. But this world, like many others, is governed by tropes—tropes she’s read about in countless novels before. To her horror, she finds herself in a world where the well-worn plotlines of romance and power dynamics play out right before her eyes, and she’s thrust into a role she never signed up for.
The CEO of this world is someone she’s expected to despise—cold, ruthless, and sadomasochistic, completely unlike the strong, capable woman Eleanor thought she’d become. The CEO’s spouse, another domineering figure in this tangled web, holds the spotlight alongside her half-sister—the heroine of this world who is adored by everyone, while Eleanor is left with the role of the secondary character who will always be overlooked or sacrificed.
It’s a reality that doesn’t sit well with her.
Eleanor, the woman with power in her hands, finds herself standing on the edge of a narrative she does not want to follow. A hero’s journey has never been this frustrating or absurd. She’s thrust into a life where her half-sister dominates, pulling all the strings, and she’s expected to play the role of a secondary character whose main purpose is to be overshadowed and subjugated. But Eleanor isn’t someone who bows to the whims of a story—she isn’t about to play the role of a sacrificial character.
As if the situation wasn’t dire enough, another trope emerges—an alpha male, possessive and powerful, is introduced into the story. And to make matters worse, this domineering figure, whose very presence sends waves of possessiveness throughout the world, is inexplicably tied to her. Not only is she connected to him through an engagement orchestrated by forces beyond her control, but she is also placed in a harem she wants nothing to do with. This is a cruel twist of fate for Eleanor, who has always prided herself on being independent and strong-willed.
Frustrated, Eleanor raises a middle finger to the universe, making it clear that she will not be a puppet of fate. With a fierce grip on the system that guides her every move, she demands answers. This is her life, and no amount of fate or external influence will determine her path. She will carve her destiny with her own hands.
With the power of the system at her disposal, Eleanor begins to dismantle the carefully woven threads of her “destined” life. She grows in influence, making connections, forging alliances, and waging battles against both her enemies and the obstacles set by the universe. Each day becomes a struggle for independence and control, but Eleanor never backs down. With every step she takes, she shatters the glass ceiling of this world, determined to rise to the top of her empire—not as the secondary character of a romance novel, but as the protagonist of her own story.
Her first major challenge is the engagement to Lin Fan, the possessive alpha male she wants nothing to do with. His very presence irritates her, and his obsession with her, paired with her forced engagement, is a reminder of how little control she has over her own life. But Eleanor is no stranger to power plays. With the system’s guidance, she begins plotting her escape from this unwanted engagement, determined to free herself from this harem life. She’ll undo the decisions made for her, rewrite the story she’s been forced into, and rise to power on her own terms.
Throughout her journey, Eleanor faces battles both external and internal. As she navigates the intricate world of business and politics, she must also contend with her own growing feelings. While she’s forced into a romance she never asked for, Eleanor realizes that perhaps there’s more to life than just survival. She’s surrounded by companions who see her for who she truly is, not just as a tool of fate. They believe in her strength, and together, they form an unbreakable alliance.
But there are enemies everywhere. The rival factions in the pack, her half-sister’s ambitions, and the tangled webs of loyalty and betrayal challenge her at every turn. As Eleanor fights for her place in the world, the question remains: will she use her newfound power for personal gain, or will she leave a legacy that bridges the worlds she has visited?
With every rumor she spins, every step she takes toward reclaiming her agency, Eleanor is carving a legacy not just as a CEO, but as a leader in her own right. She’s on the brink of greatness, and nothing—no alpha male, no forced engagement, no fate—will stop her from taking what is rightfully hers. She is not a supporting character. She is the protagonist of her own story.