A Villainess's Recipe for a New Life (Novel)

Exiled but unbroken, Catherine Medicis is no stranger to high stakes. Her life was once measured in whispers of rebellion and the cold stares of the Sevria Empire’s Grand Tribunal. Stripped of her noble title and fortune, she steps onto foreign soil determined to forge a new destiny, armed only with her culinary genius and a will sharper than any court blade. In the bustling heart of Saolusou’s Cruiser territory, Catherine’s ambitions simmer: a restaurant where East meets West, blending flavors and cultures and a chance to outwit both friend and foe. With Duke Eugene Cruiser, her enigmatic fiancé and unlikely ally, she navigates a world where every partnership is fraught with suspicion and every alliance a potential trap. From rescuing desperate siblings from ruthless loan sharks to recruiting staff of questionable loyalty, Catherine must balance the demands of business, politics, and her own haunted past. But as Yeon and Asrela draw the eyes of nobles, traders, and spies alike, danger lurks behind every act of sabotage and whispered rumor. Internal betrayal threatens her hard-won success, while powerful rivals conspire to unravel her growing empire. Even as romance blooms amid duels and royal banquets, Catherine must decide who she can trust and how far she’ll go to protect what she’s built. Can Catherine turn exile into triumph, or will old enemies and new intrigues consume her second chance? Step into a world where every secret has a flavor and every choice could mean ruin or glory. **Original Novel:** , **Official Translations:**