A Costly Sacrifice
Victoria Hartman, neglected by her father and overshadowed by her half-sister Isabelle, was sent to the battlefield to survive. There she met Lucas Ashford, whose quiet strength won her heart—until she learned his kindness was for Isabelle. Heartbroken, Victoria agreed to a political marriage. Only then did Lucas realize his true love had always been her.
EP 1: Victoria, overshadowed by her half-sister Isabelle, agrees to a political marriage with the ruthless King of Northreach to save Isabelle from the dangerous alliance. In exchange, she demands a staggering sum of five hundred thousand taels of gold from her father, revealing her deep resentment and the family's fractured dynamics. Additionally, she shockingly decides to leave her trusted guard, Lucas, with Isabelle, hinting at unrequited love and betrayal.Will Victoria's sacrifice truly protect Isabelle, or will it lead to unforeseen consequences?