The Tyrant’s Beloved Doll Novel

In "The Tyrant's Beloved Doll" by Baek Yi Dam, the protagonist, Sezh, dies by her brother's hand during a coup d'état. However, she is granted a second chance, returning to a time before her death. Her sole objective is to tame her brother and ensure her own survival. To her surprise, her efforts seem to have been too successful. When Sezh questions her brother about marriage, he reacts with possessiveness, his grip cracking a glass. He demands to know why he should marry, stating, "I already have you." Sezh, bewildered, realizes her brother’s intense affection is preventing her own escape, as she believes an Empress is needed for her to leave the castle. As she stumbles, he pulls her into an embrace, his red eyes glinting with a suggestive light. He then reveals the chilling truth: "You know we are not real siblings."