Eloise is sent as a substitute bride for her half-sister, destined to marry the fearsome Duke Tristan, a renowned warmonger and the conqueror of their enemies. With an imperial command to seduce and uncover his vulnerabilities, Eloise steps into a perilous game. But on their very first night, her disguise is shattered. Just as she braces for the worst, the Duke surprises her with a chilling command: "Get on the bed. As the substitute bride, you must fulfill your role." To survive, Eloise surrenders to the Duke's demands, finding herself irresistibly drawn into a web of dangerous desires. Will she navigate this treacherous path, or lose herself in the passion that binds her to the Duke?
Hilianne’s guilt is understandable, but she’s overlapping it how she couldn’t do anything because of all the nobility shit and the worthless duchess’ deluded expectations and standards
Wait, the criminal is the hardass’ own son? Then why is his last name different from his parents? I mean sure they likely changed it because of the disowning, but still weird like with the different hair color with blood family troupe in certain media.