Swapped Bloodlines: Vengeance in the Imperial Shrine

In her past life, true heiress Aurelia was swapped at birth. She took her fake sister Valeria’s turn at temple rituals and was forced to marry Senator Cassius, dying miserably from abuse. Reborn, she volunteered for temple service, leaving Valeria to wed Cassius. She cut ties with Cassius, letting him see Valeria’s cruelty. Over three years of devout worship, Aurelia won High Priestess Helena’s favor. Valeria disgraced herself by misbehaving in the temple and lost her family’s love. Aurelia uncovered Mistress Livia’s scheme to swap the infants and stir strife, getting Livia harshly punished. After her temple term, Aurelia was made Countess and engaged to Prince Maximus. Her father Lord Flavius was demoted once the family’s mistreatment of her came to light. On her wedding day, Cassius blocked her carriage but was intimidated by Maximus. Valeria died at the hands of mountain bandits, while Cassius faced brutal execution for his crimes. Aurelia settled peacefully at the border with Maxim