Summary
Ciel escapes her brother’s suffocating obsession by entering a contract marriage, only to be betrayed by her fiancé who leaves her for another. Determined to rebuild her life, she moves away and unexpectedly meets her neighbor, Otestad, who rescues her in a moment of peril. She soon learns he is a prince in hiding, evading a grave threat. Together, they challenge fate and seek freedom from the forces controlling their lives. Their growing bond sparks a romance built on defiance and hope. Can Ciel protect her newfound chance at happiness and ensure her future remains her own?