Summary
Determined to avoid her past fate of early death through marriage, she reinvents herself with a plain appearance this time. Taking over her father’s legacy, Adette strives to build a business empire, only to face sexism from a key investor. Refusing defeat, she disguises herself as a man to win the deal. Approaching the reclusive Duke Matelio as “Count Terusaf,” she expects rejection—but instead, he pursues her with puzzling persistence. His unexplained interest leaves her wary and questioning his true motives.