Summary
Lady Vivian, daughter of a prominent count, carries the chilling moniker of “the cold-blooded lady” within high society, a reputation she meets with detached indifference. When her fiancé, a match orchestrated by her stepmother, publicly shatters their engagement with accusations of infidelity, Vivian remains unmoved, allowing the scandal to unfold without a single protest. Her quiet, emotionless existence is abruptly upended by the return of Duke Silvestre, a man whose status and captivating allure are the envy of all. For reasons shrouded in mystery, this enigmatic duke fixates on Vivian, not only proposing but *forcing* a marriage upon her, only to then shower her with an intense, unexpected devotion. Where will this captivating, yet forceful, romance lead the noblewoman who believed her emotions were lost forever? Read chapter 1 to uncover their intriguing story!