Summary
Ophelia’s world shattered when her mother’s divorce thrust her into the opulent, yet suffocating, embrace of a ducal family. Just as she began to navigate her new, uneasy reality, tragedy struck: her mother and stepfather perished in a devastating carriage accident. Left utterly alone, Ophelia found herself trapped within the grand estate, unable to escape the watchful, possessive gaze of her stepbrother, Alexander. As grief intertwines with an undeniable, forbidden attraction, their relationship deepens in the shadows of the ducal manor. But their fragile bond is threatened when an investigator arrives, unearthing a shocking truth that promises to unravel everything Ophelia thought she knew. What dark secrets lie buried within the Duke’s family, and can Ophelia ever truly break free? Read chapter 1 to uncover the truth!