Summary
Clarice, a marquis’s daughter, has always been a pawn in her ambitious uncle’s schemes, groomed solely for a politically advantageous marriage. Her latest assignment: secure a union with Wilbert, the Aylford Empire’s enigmatic second prince. But when Wilbert delivers a chilling rejection, Clarice finds herself not only humiliated but also facing her uncle’s furious wrath. Just as despair threatens to consume her, an unexpected letter arrives from the prince himself, offering a secluded mansion as an apology. Yet, upon arrival, Clarice discovers not an empty estate, but a small, wounded boy hidden within its walls. Despite her suspicions, she can’t abandon him, and as she tends to his mysterious injuries, she begins to uncover a shocking secret that could change everything. Dive into chapter 1 to unravel the mystery!