Tatiana Cartien, the symbol of wealth and beauty, and the empire’s most coveted bride.
With the absolute power of her mother and the overflowing love of her four beautiful sisters, she lived each day without a single thing to envy. All that remained for her was the title of Duchess.
But just as she was about to announce her engagement, marking the pinnacle of her life, disaster struck!
“Shh, Duke. What if your beautiful fiancée catches you?”
“Hah. That doll? She could spend an entire day just draping herself in jewels while nestled in her mother’s arms.”
Despair over her trusted fiancé’s betrayal was fleeting, who could have imagined an even greater shock awaited her?
“If only you’d been a bit more careful. How foolish to get caught like that.”
To think that every member of her family, whom she had trusted, already knew the true nature of her fiancé.
When Tatiana declared that she would never go through with the marriage, the first to turn her back on her was none other than her mother, who had cherished her the most.
“One week from now. There will be a victory celebration at the imperial palace. Wouldn’t it be perfect to announce the engagement on such a joyous occasion?”
“…And if I refuse?”
“Well. If you refuse, you’ll have to leave.”
“……”
“Of course, you’ll have to leave behind everything I’ve given you.”
One week remaining.
If she couldn’t find a husband within that time, she would be thrown onto the streets with nothing but the clothes on her back.
Though countless suitors had once desperately pursued her, they now only watched her mother’s reactions, refusing to act…
Just when it seemed all hope was lost, one final person came to mind!
Kainel Townsent, the red-eyed harbinger of death—once a despised mercenary of illegitimate birth, now returned as Freya’s war hero after three years.
“Yes. It’s true that I was once interested in you. Thanks to your illustrious mother, that’s something everyone knows.”
“…Kainel. About what happened back then.”
“Don’t misunderstand. What I wanted back then wasn’t you, but your body.”
“Perfect. At least you want something I have.”
Backed into a corner, with nothing left to lose.
In this harsh world, one must even grasp the devil’s hand to survive.
A contract marriage between a woman who fell overnight from the queen of high society to rock bottom, and a man who has lived in hell then and now.
Why does it feel so hopeless from the very beginning, when we are so fundamentally different?
“Tatiana Cartien. No matter what anyone says, you are now Mrs. Townsent. Since you came to me first and proposed marriage, you must take full responsibility. Even if you regret it now, there’s no turning back, so stop dreaming.”
He claims to have no money, no care, and no love for her.
Yet, as time goes on, she begins to uncover his true feelings, his secrets, and emotions beyond that.
She had resolved never to trust anyone again, convinced it was just a contract marriage. But is it really okay for her heart to race this much?
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To read the episodes, please click the drop down then on the numbers.
| Episodes Released Date *tn: release date may change depending on my work schedule |
| Episode 33-35 10:30 PM PST, Thursday, 6/18 8:30 AM CET, Friday, 6/19 11:30 AM IST, Friday, 6/19 2:30 PM PHT & WITA, Friday, 6/19 |
| Episode 36 10:30 PM PST, Wednesday, 8:30 AM CET, Thursday, 11:30 AM IST, Thursday, 2:30 PM PHT & WITA, Thursday, |
| Episode 37 10:30 PM PST, Wednesday, 8:30 AM CET, Thursday, 11:30 AM IST, Thursday, 2:30 PM PHT & WITA, Thursday, |
| Episode 38 10:30 PM PST, Wednesday, 8:30 AM CET, Thursday, 11:30 AM IST, Thursday, 2:30 PM PHT & WITA, Thursday, |
| Episode 39 10:30 PM PST, Wednesday, 8:30 AM CET, Thursday, 11:30 AM IST, Thursday, 2:30 PM PHT & WITA, Thursday, |
| Episode 40 10:30 PM PST, Wednesday, 8:30 AM CET, Thursday, 11:30 AM IST, Thursday, 2:30 PM PHT & WITA, Thursday, |
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