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“Kwon Taekjoo, go to Russia. And find ‘Anastasia’.” The ace of the National Intelligence Service, ‘Kwon Taekjoo’, was urgently dispatched to Moscow for a mission to identify and uncover ‘Anastasia’, the lethal weapon created in a secret partnership between Russia and North Korea (a.k.a DPRK). But, just as he gets dispatched to handle the work in Russia for the first time, things immediately go south, and a man named ‘Zhenia’ who appeared and introduced himself as a local partner assigned by the NIS, makes Kwon Taekjoo even more confused. ‘Zhenia’ , who appears to be an influential figure among Russian business and political figures as well as having connections with underworld mafias, seems to always be laid-back and cheerful. But at the same time, his violent erratic temperament keeps Kwon Taekjoo on edge. Meanwhile, ‘Zhenia’ starts showing a newfound interest in ‘Kwon Taekjoo’, who feels unperturbed by any hardships.

Agent Kwon Taekjoo is dispatched to Russia with two tasks. First, he must find “Anastasia,” a new weapon that could change the world forever. Second, he is to avoid Russia’s psychotic killer, Psikh Bognadov, at all costs. To assist him on his undercover mission, Taekjoo is sent a partner who only reveals himself to be a man named Zhenya. But Zhenya quickly proves himself to be just as dangerous and unhinged as the infamous Psikh himself. Just who could he truly be? And will Taekjoo succeed in tracking down “Anastasia”?

(Taken from Novel Update) After six years of war, my fiancé returned. With a woman and his child in tow. While saying that he couldn’t leave her. The same irresponsible fiancé who forced on me the duties of a duchess. “Leila, you’re not the duchess yet.” Hearing those words, I decided to break my engagement. * “How far can I go?” There was a moment of silence. Realizing that I said something strange, I hurriedly spoke up. “I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I wasn’t trying to ask this, but that…” “Anything,” Kalian replied, cutting off my words. It wasn’t an angry tone. I’d rather say that he… was smiling. “If you’re not selling the kingdom, you can do anything. Because you are my agent now.” What are you going to do if I really do sell the kingdom?

Alphas lust for Omegas, and Omegas want Alphas. That’s the way of the world, but Karlyle isn’t your typical Alpha. He doesn’t thirst after every Omega he sees—well, let’s say that things are complicated. Karlyle feels no need to change, but when troubles occur with his sex life his doctor suggests something surprising. Try sleeping with Alphas, instead of Omegas. Karlyle finds this solution strange, but the doctor says he knows just the person to help him out. Ash comes into Karlyle’s life just like that, and Karlyle finds himself thinking about Ash more and more. More than friends, but not quite lovers—how can we define this relationship?

The people of Genevu always pay their debts. So when peasant girl Claire throws herself under Marquess Balt Morenheitz's favorite horse, forcing him to kill the animal to save her life, she must repay him by spending a night in his bed. But Balt isn't satisfied with just one night and moves Claire and her family to live at his palace so that she can "service" him whenever he pleases. However, Claire may end up paying Balt back more than he could've imagined... because Claire isn't quite the simple peasant girl she appears to be. As Balt becomes increasingly embroiled in the empire's political mayhem, Claire's true identity will become a deciding factor in his success, or else a catalyst for his downfall. Whichever it may be, Claire will be sure to repay her debt before she leaves!

Else von Roatte has never been loved by anyone. So when her servant Ian becomes the first person to show her kindness, Else knows she has to make him hers even if it’s against his will. As his master, she orders him to join her in bed each night, a fine line between duty and desire shadowing their every move. But little does Else know that Ian doesn’t actually hate her at all. In fact, Ian is secretly the exiled King Sybil, who plans to turn the tables and make Else entirely his once he reclaims his throne...

Princess Leah wrote a suicide note ahead of her wedding. It was because she was certain that she would die after the wedding night; a miserable end of a princess who devoted her life to the country and to the royal family. But before giving up her life, Leah planned her last revenge to the family, one that would surely leave them in ruins even after she became a cold corpse. She would bring them shame by being a non-virgin bride. “Why did you throw away your first experience? Don’t you just want to run away?” “I… I want to die.” Leah impulsively confided to the man she slept with for one night

After transmigrating into her favorite novel as Ethel Wallace, she realizes how ridiculous everyone is to fawn over Riena Cassius, her sister-in-law and the original female lead who regressed in the story. Ignored by the family and unable to endure the nonsense any longer, she is determined to divorce her husband and turns toward the marquis, Riena’s future enemy, for help. Will Ethel escape House Cassius? Or will regression trump transmigration? And why does the marquis seem… like a gentleman?

Jeong Taeui has always lived in the shadow of his genius twin brother, but he’s never been unhappy with his ordinary life. When his uncle shows up at his doorstep with a dangerous job offer disguised as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Taeui is skeptical, but he reluctantly agrees to work as an agent for half a year. Despite his initial qualms, he quickly adjusts to his new environment using his outgoing, positive personality. But from the moment Taeui meets Ilay Riegrow, an agent from another branch, his peaceful life slowly starts to change. Everyone says Ilay is a sadistic psychopath who should be avoided at all costs, but Taeui knows there’s more to him than meets the eye. But getting to know Ilay is like playing with fire, and Taeui isn’t sure if he’s ready to get burned.

When six-year-old Inés laid eyes on the handsome heir to House Escalante, she promptly made the boy her fiancé. Since noble men are all the same, she figured she might as well choose a pretty one. But Lord Cárcel isn't ready for this sort of commitment just yet, and he spends the next decade and a half avoiding the marriage at all costs! Luckily, that's no trouble for Inés, as this marriage failing is exactly what she wants. In fact, he has her blessing to sow his wild oats as long as he stays out of her business. Unfortunately, being a playboy isn't as fun when your fiancée gives you permission. And doesn't this mean she's cheating on him too? Now, Cárcel is determined to change Inés' mind about him and prove he can be the husband she's always wanted.

Woo-yeon is one of the brightest rising stars as a nationally beloved actor. Nobody is capable of hating such a talented and sweet man with his blessed looks. Or, well, that’s what people who don’t know the real Woo-yeon think. In reality, Woo-yeon is manipulative, cold-hearted, and dangerous. But his new manager In-seob is his biggest fan, and he’s determined to stick by Woo-yeon’s side no matter what. Except…remember how nobody in the know is capable of hating Wooyeon? Well, In-seob just might know more than he lets on…

The main character possessed in the world of martial arts. She possesses Baek Ri-yeon, the foolish and nuisance daughter of Baek Ri-eui-gang, a true teacher who leads the male lead to the path of a hero. After being killed unexpectedly, when I open my eyes, I return to being a child who can undo everything. "Can I be loved this time?" In this life, with the conviction that she will become a mother's daughter, not Minpet's daughter, she begins a life of being respected by everyone from the granddaughter of the Baekris family. The obstacle family appears in front of Yeon who wants to walk only on a flowery path, and Pae-Hyeok Baek, the patriarch and grandfather of the patriarch, who even trembles even in the mountains and rivers with his gaze. "Do you think you're worth it!" "Yes!" There was no time to hide his embarrassment at the spirit of his granddaughter, "If there is even a weak hope, how can I give up as a father?" “…It’s like a wall window.” He is a grandfather who secretly opens his heart after being hit by a handsome son and daughter who are determined to be hated to save their daughter who is incapable of military service... I thought it was worth living at this point, but the male lead candidates' obsession suddenly started? Let's only walk on the real flower path now!

A young man has an unrequited love with a straight handsome celebrity for eight years. But through a hot search, his love interest starts coming into his life unexpectedly! A comedic love story of two men who let their relationship grow with each in-depth exchange.

Carlyle, a non-dominant Alpha born in an aristocratic Alpha family, had difficulty having a mandatory relationship with an omega and even received counseling. The counselor encouraged him to have sex with an Alpha in order to overcome his difficulties. As Carlyle searches for a partner, he gets to meet Ash by chance. The two once shared a kiss on New Year’s Eve but unfortunately, the aristocrat doesn’t seem to remember. As Carlyle began to meet Ash more frequently, he started to develop feelings for him. What will happen at the end of their relationship?

Time travel is the bread and butter of romance fantasy novels, but the reader who wakes up as Liberata has had enough after the first 19 times. Sure, she's the villainess of "The Highs and Lows of Leonie's Life," but she keeps getting killed even when she's not trying to be evil! Not expecting anything to change in her 20th life, Liberata gets blackout drunk at a party... only to wake up next to the novel's male lead, Archduke Gerlach Cygnus! And the more Gerlach falls for Liberata after their one-night stand, the more the world around them starts falling apart...

Tyrant turned toddler! After realizing she's inside her favorite novel, Ellenfiela uses her "prophetic powers," a.k.a. her knowledge of the story, to make money! This catches the eye of the imperial palace, and she's recruited to help the emperor, who has an unusual problem. But this wasn't in the original novel, was it?!

Callia Taxicate was a mere commoner until she saved the life of Simon Tereloane, the son of a duke. In return, the duke helps make her commander of the emperor's knights and she becomes a war hero. Though she only sees Simon as a friend, the two unexpectedly spend the night together and she ends up pregnant! Terrified that he and his noble family won't accept a child out of wedlock, Callia runs away to raise the baby on her own. But how long can she hide this secret, especially from the father?!

Following the emperor’s unjust massacre of her family and her own miserable death, Laliette Bellua wakes up to find that she is in the body of her 12-year-old self. She immediately sets her sights on a single goal: suck up to Emperor Rupert Edgar Laspe Vellelum and save her family. Laliette’s plan is foolproof, except for one tiny detail… In her present timeline, the future emperor is still masquerading as a princess named Rapertte! With only a single suitcase and some change in her pocket, she sets out for the capital to become the princess’s closest and most beloved attendant. Can Laliette prove her ability to keep a secret? And more importantly, will she be able to win the favor of the cruel and sadistic Rapertte?

While other students were preparing to take their CSAT exams, Lee Yoonhan was swept up in an exhilarating lifestyle of crime and debauchery. While working for a loan shark, karma catches up to him when a family member dies from an act of revenge against him. After years of repenting for his sins and trying to turn over a new leaf, he meets a man in the entertainment industry who gives him the opportunity to get his revenge…

Lee Youngjin has never been like other Omegas. Rather than being physically superior to humans like the rest of his species, Youngjin is a gifted hacker. But when his talent leads him to an ill-fated heist mission, Youngjin finds himself trapped in the clutches of a powerful Alpha businessman named Seo Seunghyun. Now, he must do anything he can to guarantee safety for himself and his colleagues - even if it means sleeping with the enemy. But as the business deal between Youngjin and Seunghyun quickly becomes more personal, will they be able to see eye to eye? Or will their differences be too much to overcome? Set in the Omegaverse.

The Devon family sits on a mountain of debt and they are on the brink of bankruptcy. This is no fault of hers of course, but Courtney Devon has always been the one painted as the villain in her family. However, the family is in dire straits and they have to do something, anything, to raise some money and get out of this situation. But then one day, news arrives from the Imperial Palace that His Royal Highness the crown prince has decided to make Courtney the crown princess. Seemingly a typical prince on the outside, His Royal Highness is actually quite a troublemaker with a dark side. Will this arrangement end up solving Courtney Devon’s problems or just complicating things further? Will a love against all odds bloom or will someone end up in the doghouse...?

In her past life, Duke Casis Esteban swept Sally off her feet and took her in as his mistress. However, she was living in a nightmare when Duchess Elysee Esteban plotted to ruin her life and turn all the nobles against her. Now, Sally has a second chance to turn the tables on the cold duke who used her to end his unhappy marriage. She agrees to be the duke’s mistress only in appearance. Meanwhile, Duke Esteban finds Sally’s intelligence impressive, and his alluring dreams of her have him wanting to drop the fictional part of their arrangement.

Third Prince Jing Shao was victorious in war and always surrounded by countless beauties. However, he was wrongly framed and lost everything. Yet the only person who followed him was the unfavoured male concubine that he neglected for years...... After his reincarnation, Jing Shao decided to start afresh and chase after his male wife. Although it seems things will not go as planned, chasing a wife is harder than he thought!

When Ellisa opens her eyes and sees her young son, Leon, staring at her with eyes full of love and concern, she realizes that, by some miracle, she’s been given a second chance. In her past life, she thought making Leon emperor was the only way to ensure his safety. But if she had known Leon had never wanted the crown, or that laying a crown soaked with the blood of his enemies and beloved ones at his feet would mean he would take his own life before her eyes, she would’ve found another way. In this life, Ellisa is determined to find a way that will ensure both Leon’s survival and happiness. This time, things will be different.

A talented individual who is respected by many and welcomed anywhere? Not at all! A bloodthirsty battle fanatic who knows no defeat? Couldn’t be further from the truth! In reality, Deon Hardt is a sickly human who coughs up blood from receiving the tiniest bit of stress and gets sunburns from standing in the sun for ten minutes. But due to an unfortunate misunderstanding, he becomes “Demon Arut,” the notorious 0th corps commander of the demon army and the demon king’s joker. Caught in a war between humans and demonkind, Deon must find a way to survive!

As a good-looking Beta with a good family background, Duan Jiayan has lived a smooth sailing life for more than ten years, until he met Lu Xingci in high school. Lu Xingci’s family situation is better than his, he is taller than him and plays basketball better than him. Needless to say, his grades are a whole tier above Duan Jiayan’s. Even his friends can’t help but occasionally praise Lu Xingci. Most importantly, every girl that Duan Jiayan has set his sights on, all admitted that they have liked Lu Xingci for a few years already. Since then, Duan Jiayan has never thought well of Lu Xingci, till the day he received his new medical report. He is a late-blooming Omega, and because he became an Omega this late, it came with dire consequences. Now Alphas will feel the need to beat up other people whenever they come near Duan Jiayan. He himself is now allergic to every Alpha’s pheromone, except Lu Xingci’s.

Prince Etienne de Frederick was born a dominant omega, but in a world where omegas can’t become the emperor, he must pretend to be a beta due to the empress’s greed. When his childhood friend, Grand Duke Rishar von Eckhart, returns after three years as a war hero, there’s no time to share a happy reunion as Rishar is a dominant alpha and his rival in the fight for the throne. The two continue to maintain a precarious relationship until, one day, Etienne has a sudden heat cycle, and Rishar finds out the truth. “Etienne de Frederick. You were... an omega?”

Ray and her older brother Hayes are driven out of their home as their household falls apart. Hoping to find shelter, they arrive at an ominous castle covered in bloody red roses located in the middle of nowhere. This is where Ray meets the castle's mysterious host Clodan—a dark, beasty man possessing dangerous charm and even more deadly secrets. Within the enclosed walls of a remote castle, there is no reason or logic left as Clodan desires innocent Ray.

Power. Pleasure. Both can drive one’s humanity to its extremes. So when Jin Hyeon-jin, president of the prestigious Jinhwa Company, is suddenly found dead, his son Sihyeon can’t help but to question everyone around him. Most suspicious of all is Kang Seung-tae, a recent external hire who is shrouded in mystery; yet this cold and calculating figure may be Sihyeon’s only hope for discovering what really happened on that fateful night. And so, he proposes a deal…he will help Seung-tae become the successor to Jinhwa if the latter is able to get to the bottom of his father’s fateful demise. But words alone will not be enough to convince the enigmatic-yet-carnal Kang, who desires more: “You. Your life. Your everything. That is what you bring to the table.”

Bianca de Arno was a ruthless countess in the Kingdom of Sevran, infamous for being a wicked and selfish wife. While her husband, Count Zachary de Arno, bravely risked his life out on the battlefield, she sat at home and spent his money. It wasn’t until her final day that Bianca realized the error of her ways. Before she dies, Bianca prays for a second chance, swearing she will do better, and wakes up in her 19-year-old body. With her second chance, Bianca starts to see everything in a new light… starting with her husband.

When young Maria is married off to Jacques Redford, a wealthy nobleman, she is grateful that he seems to be gentle and understanding. However, there are dark secrets to be discovered in the Redford estate, and Maria’s life takes a turn for the worse as her husband's sadistic preferences come to light. With no one left to lean on, Maria finds solace in the companionship of Jacques’ illegitimate half-brother, Lowell. Now that Lowell has returned home as a war hero, can he save Maria from her cruel fate?

I’m going to live a normal life! …said Shari Azriel, the apothecary of the Dover village. Then one day, I realised that I possessed an NPC in a video game! I’ve been locked up here for two years, and I only just noticed. If I can’t get out of the game… “A, in their 20’s, was found starved to death while playing VR games.” This could be what I’m remembered as! “I have to get out!” However, it was too late when I came to the realisation that… I can’t log out because of an error! That means, the only way out would be approaching the male lead, “The Lord of Nightmares”, and helping his comrades defeat the final villain. So I have no choice but to wait until the game ends… The difficulty level, the story, the likelihood of failure in such a heinous game, a game that nobody won before… “The Lord of Nightmares has a strong urge to kill you.” Somehow, I believe dying by the male lead’s hands would be faster.Trapped in a Cursed Game, but now with NPCs

When ex-mercenary Gyuwon Kim returns to Korea after his retirement, he has just one goal in mind: earn enough money to get plastic surgery. While having a face that is capable of making even a grown man cry in fear came in handy as a mercenary, what Gyuwon really wants is to be the one crying himself at the hands of a ruthless master. The perfect opportunity comes when Gyuwon is hired as a bodyguard to protect the precious youngest son of the Yoon Clan, Hwayoung Yoon, from a recent stalker. Unbeknownst to Gyuwon, hidden behind Hwayoung’s pretty face is actually a sadistic dom who already has plans to make the vicious-looking man his new pet.

Eun Woo’s never been one for attention. She’s kept her head low in the palace ever since she first arrived, and all she’s focused on is doing a good job. Her peaceful life is broken, however, when the prince calls her to his bedroom. Lee Hyun is known for never having the same maid in his chambers twice, but Eun Woo keeps lingering on his mind. A story about a lonely prince and a lovely maid—will love make the prince’s wild eyes lose their sharp edge?

During the wedding of the famous actress, Jing Xiu, Weibo was flooded instead by the shocking headline "New Hit Actress Ji Youyan Dies of Alcohol Poisoning". The headlines were soon changed when the wedding was called off... for reasons unknown. Ji Youyan suddenly wakes up three years back in time, two years after she broke up with Jing Xiu. This time, she swears to never lose her again...

I, the sole daughter of a villain, was pitifully abandoned in the snow by my father due to my lack of ability. The male lead’s father saved me, bringing me back with him. If they discovered I was the daughter of a villain, I would definitely be killed. I’d run away, but because I am only a newborn baby, I need someone to take care of me before I can step out into the world. Well, I suppose there’s no choice but to flirt with the male lead’s father! “Papa!” Come here~ Come take care of me~ Am I not cute? You can’t leave me alone when I’m so lovely, right? He stared at me, unable to stop himself from falling to my charm. “C-cute.” Hmm? Papa, weren’t you acting so cold before?

The newly reincarnated Sheriel learns she has become the mother of Karthizel Roperam, the male lead of a dark romance fantasy novel. All the neglect Karthizel faces as a child leads him to become a crazy and obsessive man who’s willing to kill anyone to get what he wants, even his own mother! Then the only way for Sheriel to keep herself alive in this timeline is to have him be raised right under loving parents, which means she’ll also need to make amends with her cold, estranged husband. Will Sheriel be able to save herself and this broken family?

Ex-convict Park Mokhwa wants nothing more than to keep his head low and stay out of anything that has to do with his past. However, his new-found tranquility as a florist is shattered by the appearance of Kim Nakwon, corrupt cop and unabashed hedonist. Nakwon is sure that Mokhwa’s the key to cracking an important case, and he’ll do anything to get the taciturn man to talk. The best way to make someone confess is to cause them pain, and Nakwon thinks he knows just what’ll hurt Mokhwa the most. But despite Nakwon’s best efforts, Mokhwa continues to stay silent. It’s not often that life doesn’t go the way Nakwon wants it to, so his obsession with Mokhwa only grows stronger...

Alicia Sorcelion is a Noble Lady of the Empire, whose only sin was believing in love. When a doctored prophecy matches her likeness, Prelate Libenthius, a religious leader of the Empire's Central Pantheon, conspires to take advantage of Alicia, puppeting her as the "Saintess" of the empire and betrothing her to the Crown Prince, Viktor Lawrence. While she is praised by the masses, she conceals her apparent lack of divine power, and lives a secluded and lonely life, only finding solace in her love for Viktor, who she believes to reciprocate her feelings. After Viktor becomes Emperor, he reveals that he too was using her as a pawn in his ambitious plans, and with the appearance of a new "True Saintess" appears, Alicia is branded as a traitor and "False Saintess" in the eyes of the public, eventually sentenced to burn at the stake as a witch and traitor of the Empire. Given another chance at life from the heavens, she opens her eyes in the past, with evidence of living a tragic future branded on her. Determined to avoid the prophecy at all costs, she aims to become a religious servant of the Empire, immune to the prophecy and the influence of her traitors. However her journey is not so easy, as her fate is tangled with a helping Cleric, Edwin, and her past tormentors continue to enact their conspiracy from her past future.

"Long straight hair, a white dress, his first love—these three words linger faintly in Baek-gu's mind as he promptly passes out. When a mysterious woman appears at his doorstep amidst a pouring rainstorm, Baek-gu is shocked to his core. Not because she faintly reminds him of someone he knew long, long ago, but because he mistakes her for a ghost. With their relationship already starting off on an awkward foot, the question looms: what will become of the story between these two?"

“I can help you become anything you want. What is it that you desire the most?” he asked with a soft voice while sweeping the hair from her forehead. “You really thought that I’d sincerely embrace someone as lowly as you?” Embarrassed, she avoided his gaze and clenched her hands until they turned white. “Even your thoughts are silly. You are well aware of my identity…” “Yes, I know.” “Then say it. Who am I?” The hand that was playing with her hair traveled down past her chin and ended up around her throat. Testing the strength of his grip, he slowly started applying more pressure and forced her to look at him. Her breathing became painful as he lifted her up by the neck until her heels raised slightly from the floor. “I also hold your sister’s fate in the palm of my hand.” He could see it in her eyes, something inside her had broken. Her eyes, which once resembled the starry night sky, no longer held any stars. As he watched the light in her eyes fade away, he relaxed his hands. She wouldn’t try to escape him anymore. He knew this instinctively. This feeling, which was similar to being doused in warm water, is definitely what he’s been craving. It wasn’t anything like lust. Yes, it was definitely a craving. After he acknowledged his feelings, he began to desire to possess her entire world. “If I can’t have you, I’ll ruin you.”

Vivi is a... wererabbit?! As a creature that’s supposed to transform into a human, Vivi is a failure, demonized as cursed and sent off to her doom. Luckily, her demise is cut short as Ahin of the Black Leopard Clan saves her. But with every threat and command this temperamental heir tosses at Vivi, she’s questioning her safety (and sanity). Surrounded by carnivores and their strong pheromones, she'll try to survive the chaos while stuck in her rabbit form. Will she figure out how to transform and tap into the power within her cute, furry self?

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What’s worse than someone who leaves you on read? How about someone who doesn’t know when to end the conversation? Mira Hexen is cursed to always be the last one to reply for a whole year or she will be turned to stone. But that’s a bit difficult when you’re the chief of a company that produces a massively successful messaging device. Mira’s latest VIP client is Euryx Deyra, an extremely friendly duke who feels the need to respond to every little thing she says. If only she could just tell him to shut up already...!

Perhaps karma does exist. Han Nokyoung, an A-list actor with a foul attitude, winds up getting his just deserts when a video of him sleeping with LK Entertainment’s CEO, Kang Junil, surfaces on the internet. To make matters worse, Nokyoung soon becomes the victim of an acid attack, ending his career entirely. With even his boss and the man he loves, Jang Hyunjae, leaving his side, Nokyoung feels there’s nothing left for him anymore and takes his own life. But instead of waking up in the afterlife, Nokyoung finds himself three years in the past! Now determined to change the future, Nokyoung turns over a new leaf and tries not to get involved with either of the men that led to his downfall. However, when it comes to Kang Junil, Nokyoung’s fate might already be sealed…

I have to survive, no matter what! Ive died and been reincarnated as the villain of a romance novel! In order to avoid the hideous fate that awaits me, Ive righted her wrongs and even gotten engaged. I should be home free, but strange things have started happening ever since the heroine appeared. Why won her fiancé leave me alone?

As the beloved daughter of a viscountess and the fiancée of a duke, Tatiana Cartienne was the belle of high society. But when she refuses to marry after discovering the duke's infidelity, she begins to see that she was simply a pawn in her family's power play. In her attempt to break free, she turns to Kynell Townsend, a war hero who was once humiliated by the viscountess for his attempt to woo Tatiana. With title and fortune out of the picture, will they be able to reset their love story?

Laritte Brumayer, the illegitimate daughter of a count grew up in an abusive household. As if that wasn't enough, she's sent to marry Duke Ian Reinhardt after he was killed and named a traitor, instead of her sister. Despite her dreary prospects of being a dead man's wife, Laritte is ecstatic to escape and start her new life! Just as she's settling in, Ian returns, claiming he was framed. Though wary of him at first, she agrees to help clear his name, oblivious to the hardships that lie ahead...