Summary
Born an illegitimate child, Laritte’s very existence was deemed a sin. Scorned, abused, and accused of theft, her life was a constant torment. On the cusp of adulthood, her fate took a dark turn when she was cruelly sent to marry the ‘ghost duke,’ a man rumored to be long dead. It seemed her miserable existence was destined to worsen, until an impossible twist of fate: the duke returned, very much alive.
Suddenly, Laritte finds herself surrounded by kind servants and unimaginable luxury, protected by the empire’s most devoted—and notoriously murderous—duke. Her new husband ensures that no one will ever dare look down on her again. For those who once tormented Laritte, their time for regret has long passed.
Curious how Laritte’s life transforms from despair to dazzling protection? Read chapter 1 to find out!