Summary
After a fateful encounter with a truck, our protagonist finds herself reborn as the eldest daughter of a humble baron. Her only ambition? To live a life of blissful idleness, enjoying her new family and rustic estate without a care in the world.
However, fate, or perhaps a particularly potent drink, had other plans. A single, unforgettable night with the Empire’s most formidable Duke—a man from one of its three most prestigious families—leaves her with more than just a hazy memory. Before she can even process the ‘mistake,’ a terrifying secret involving her beloved younger sister forces her to flee, leaving everything behind.
Five years later, her quiet life is shattered when the Duke reappears, making an outrageous claim: the child she’s been raising as her sister’s is undeniably *his*. As if battling the Duke’s relentless pursuit isn’t enough, she’s suddenly caught in a whirlwind of hostile nobles: a prospective mother-in-law attempting to buy her off, a jealous socialite questioning her past, and even the Empress herself, wary of the dangerous alliance her child represents.
She only ever wanted peace and a modest income, but now, to protect her precious child, this once-idle baroness is ready to unleash a fury that will shake the very foundations of the Empire. Discover the truth behind her escape and the child’s identity in chapter 1!