
Once a betrayed courtesan in ancient times, Matilda Smith is reborn in the modern world as a sickly young woman. Her solution? Become a maid in the Wilson family and quietly charm the icy, love-averse heir, Theodore Wilson. When the hunter meets the ascetic, who will break first?
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EP 1-Betrayal and Rebirth
Matilda, a talented courtesan who longed for freedom and love, is betrayed by her lover and sold back into servitude. In a desperate act of defiance, she wounds her new captor and seemingly dies, only to awaken in a new life.Will Matilda's second chance in the modern world bring her the freedom and love she was denied in her past life?

EP 2-A Second Chance
Matilda Smith, a terminally ill woman in the modern world, discovers she needs an expensive surgery to survive. Desperate for money, she endures a demeaning job but gets a chance when recommended for a secretary position in the Wilson family, where she might find the means to save her life.Will Matilda secure the secretary position and the money she desperately needs?

EP 3-The Monk's Dilemma
Theodore Wilson, determined to renounce worldly life and become a monk, rejects numerous noble women handpicked by his mother to tempt him into breaking his vows. Amidst this, Matilda Smith, a reborn courtesan working as a maid, sees an opportunity to charm the ascetic heir with a hefty reward at stake.Will Matilda succeed in shattering Theodore's celibacy, or will his resolve remain unbroken?

EP 4-The Million-Dollar Bet
Matilda Smith, a plain-looking girl, is unexpectedly chosen by Theodore Wilson as his secretary, much to his mother's dismay. His mother offers Matilda 10 million to make Theodore abandon his monastic plans within a month, setting up a high-stakes game of love and deception.Will Matilda succeed in her mission, or will Theodore see through her schemes and send her packing?

EP 5-The Virtuous Nobleman
Matilda, the reincarnated courtesan, begins her subtle seduction of the ascetic Theodore Wilson by challenging his disciplined lifestyle and playing on his suppressed desires.Will Theodore resist Matilda's calculated charms, or will his carefully constructed walls come tumbling down?

EP 6-The Revelation of Truth
Matilda reveals her true self to Theodore, explaining her plain appearance was a defense mechanism against harassment. Theodore, initially furious about her 'deception', softens upon understanding her reasons and even allows her to stay the night when it's too dangerous for her to leave. Their relationship takes a tentative step forward when Matilda offers him food she prepared herself.Will Theodore accept Matilda's gesture and what will it mean for their relationship?

EP 7-The Hidden Beast
Matilda continues her subtle seduction of Theodore, believing she can awaken his primal instincts despite his disciplined facade. The tension escalates when Theodore hears her scream in the hills, suspecting danger from snakes, and demands to know if she's alright, threatening to intervene.Will Theodore's concern for Matilda break his icy exterior?

EP 8-The Snake and the Sutra
Matilda and Theodore share a tense moment when he rushes in fearing she's been bitten by a snake, leading to an intimate exchange where her herbal soap and his slipping resolve become the focal points.Will Theodore's disciplined facade crumble under Matilda's lingering allure?

EP 9-Weak Resolve
Matilda tries to charm Theodore by returning his ointment and offering to wash his clothes, but he resists her advances, telling her to stop wasting her efforts on him.Will Theodore's resolve truly hold against Matilda's persistent charms?

EP 10-The Beginning of Surrender
Matilda, feeling lonely, mistakenly assumes Theodore sees her as a friend, leading to a poignant moment where she apologizes for overstepping. Theodore reassures her that she won't be sent away, hinting at a growing bond between them. Matilda's joy at being called a friend by Theodore marks a significant step in their relationship, with her noting that compassion is the start of his surrender to her charms.Will Theodore's compassion truly lead to his surrender, or will he retreat further into his icy demeanor?

EP 11-Dance of Trust
Matilda's hidden dancing talent is revealed to Theodore, who offers to connect her with a professional troupe, but she hesitates, torn between her mission and her growing feelings, while Theodore begins to question his own emotions.Will Matilda choose to pursue her passion or stay loyal to her revenge plan?

EP 12-The Final Spark
Matilda continues her subtle yet strategic approach to win Theodore's affection, presenting him with handmade bodhi seeds which he initially dismisses but then values deeply. Meanwhile, Miss Allen confronts Matilda, suspecting her influence over Theodore.Will Miss Allen's confrontation reveal Matilda's true intentions to Theodore?

EP 13-The Freckles Deception
Matilda's freckles disappear after using Theodore's ointment, revealing her true beauty and sparking jealousy in Miss Allen, who accuses her of scheming to win Theodore's affection. A violent confrontation ensues as Miss Allen attacks Matilda, determined to protect her claim to Theodore.Will Matilda survive Miss Allen's wrath and continue her pursuit of Theodore?

EP 14-The Seduction and the Scorned
Matilda's subtle seduction of Theodore reaches a boiling point when Rosamund, his fiancée, confronts him about her suspicions. Theodore, who has chosen a monastic life, rejects Rosamund's accusations and even tends to Matilda's supposed injuries, deepening the rift between the two women. Rosamund, furious and scorned, vows to eliminate Matilda once Theodore abandons his ascetic ways and their engagement is officially announced.Will Matilda's cunning be enough to survive Rosamund's vengeful plans?

EP 15-The Spark of Possessiveness
Matilda, after an emotional apology for overstepping boundaries, is reassured by Theodore who denies his fiancée's status, hinting at deeper, unrecognized feelings between them. Meanwhile, an observer notes Theodore's honor and predicts the perfect moment to ignite his possessiveness is near.Will Theodore's possessiveness be awakened by Matilda's next move?

EP 16-The Last Dance
Miss Allen plots to force Theodore into marriage, while Matilda confesses her forbidden feelings and prepares to leave, offering one final dance.Will Theodore break his vow of celibacy for Matilda's last dance?

EP 17-The Final Dance
Matilda makes her final move to win Theodore's heart, but he resists her advances even under the influence of a powerful aphrodisiac, showcasing his incredible willpower.Will Theodore's iron will continue to resist Matilda's charms, or will he finally succumb to her allure?

EP 18-Self-Defense and Confessions
Matilda reveals her past life skills by using self-defense moves and pressure point techniques to neutralize a drug affecting Theodore, leading to a moment of vulnerability where their feelings for each other become more apparent.Will Theodore confront his feelings for Matilda after this unexpected encounter?

EP 19-Betrayal and Accusations
Matilda is falsely accused by Miss Allen of spiking the incense with an aphrodisiac to seduce Theodore, who is injured. The situation escalates when the press arrives, live broadcasting the chaos, leading Theodore to demand everyone leave.Will Matilda be able to clear her name and reveal the true culprit behind the spiked incense?

EP 20-Betrayal and Departure
Theodore discovers a misunderstanding about Matilda's intentions, leading to a heated confrontation where he realizes she protected him from being taken advantage of. Despite his anger, Matilda is ordered to leave with the family for Grandfather's birthday banquet, marking a painful farewell between the two.Will Theodore and Matilda ever reunite after this emotional goodbye?