Summary
Once a jewel of high society, Stella Embrose’s life shattered when her noble family fell to ruin. Now, fighting to survive, she’s hounded by cruel, false rumors of scandalous affairs – whispers that reach the ears of Duke Callian Rochester, her unrequited first love. Forced into a political marriage by the Emperor, Callian, blinded by his own arrogance and the malicious gossip, deems Stella utterly unworthy. His solution? A cold, three-year contract, promising a swift divorce. Can Stella, with her heart on the line, dismantle his pride and reveal her true self before their time runs out? Read chapter 1 to witness their tumultuous beginning.