Summary
Frede, the empire’s most eligible bachelor, finds himself bound in an unwanted marriage to Ayla, the formidable duke’s daughter—a woman notorious for her selfish reputation. He anticipates a year of polite misery, especially given Ayla’s past infatuation with him. Yet, to his utter astonishment, the very woman who once swooned at his feet now proposes a shocking deal: a one-year contract marriage, after which they’ll amicably divorce. Ayla’s sudden shift from obsessive admirer to pragmatic partner leaves Frede completely bewildered. As he witnesses her softened demeanor and unexpected depth, his initial reluctance slowly transforms into a desperate desire to prevent their fated separation. Will Frede uncover the truth behind Ayla’s transformation before their year is up? Begin your journey in Chapter 1!