Summary
After a grueling 28-year war, Lady Asha Perbaz, the formidable Lord of Perbaz, finally secures victory for her devastated territory. Expecting a well-deserved reward from the Emperor, she instead receives an outrageous demand: a marriage proposal. Unwilling to be a pawn, Asha devises a cunning counter-plan. She boldly proposes to Duke Carlisle Haven, the disgraced First Prince recently stripped of his crown. Her intention? To be rejected and claim hefty alimony from the Emperor. But to her astonishment, the enigmatic Duke Carlisle accepts, promising unprecedented support for Perbaz. What hidden motives lie behind his unexpected agreement? And can Asha navigate this treacherous political marriage while protecting her people and her heart? Unravel the secrets and alliances in City of Arrogance – start reading Chapter 1 now!