Summary
From a family renowned for its unwavering righteousness, Laranoan Ador’s compassionate heart led her to save a young boy named Escal from the clutches of an auction. Their fleeting connection was brutally severed when Escal tragically perished in a devastating fire, leaving Lara to bury his memory deep within her soul. A year later, fate delivers a shocking twist. Standing before Lara is Escal van Dyke, a marquis so infamous for his madness that even the Emperor trembles at his name. Yet, this terrifying villain, bearing the exact same name as the boy she mourned, now dares to propose marriage to her! Is this a cruel coincidence, or does a deeper, darker secret bind them? Uncover the truth in chapter 1!