In the dating simulation game “Daughter of the Duke, Love Project,” completing the story as the heroine is easy—but everything changes on hard mode, where the player becomes Penelope Eckhart, the infamous villainess despised by everyone around her. In this unforgiving version of the game, even the smallest mistake can lead directly to death, and there’s no option to restart or undo her choices. To survive, Penelope must win the favor of one of the five male leads, each of whom comes with their own difficulties and emotional barriers. As if that weren’t enough, the challenge becomes even more dangerous once the true heroine finally appears. With time running out and every decision carrying deadly consequences, can Penelope successfully alter her fate and achieve a happy ending? And if she does, what awaits her after clearing the game?