Summary
Tired of being a pawn in a cruel game, Lady Arianne has had enough. After a childhood marred by torment and manipulation, she refuses to let anyone dictate her fate. When her own father attempts to force her into a humiliating role as the Crown Prince’s *additional* mistress, Arianne takes a drastic step. She’ll forge her own path, even if it means proposing a scandalous contract marriage to a powerful duke. Will this bold move secure her freedom, or plunge her into an even more dangerous game of power and desire? Discover Arianne’s fight for autonomy in Chapter 1!