[WARNING: MATURE CONTENTS AND SLOW BURN] Suzy, a modern-day real estate agent, finds herself inexplicably transported to a ruthless noble family in a bygone era. Thrust into the role of the ostracized Cassandra, Suzy grapples with navigating courtly intrigue and a loveless arranged marriage to a cold, calculating Duke, Ryan. As a mysterious figure surfaces, threatening the kingdom, Suzy uncovers a web of secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew. Can she solve the historical enigma while facing her growing feelings for the stoic Duke in a world determined to keep them apart? Dive into this captivating slow-burn romance woven with historical intrigue and suspenseful mystery. [PS: He fell first, fell harder and fell madder.]
Frustration gnawed at Suzy. The missing seventy gold coins wouldn't disappear on their own. She craved answers, and the castle's outdated hierarchy seemed designed to bury them. Taking a deep breath, she straightened her posture and marched out of her chambers.
Her steps echoed down the grand hallway as she made her way towards the Steward's office. With a firm rap, she announced her arrival. A gruff voice boomed from within, "Enter!"
Suzy pushed open the door, revealing a cluttered office dominated by stacks of parchment and ledgers. Behind the towering desk sat Mr. Bradford, his brow furrowed in concentration as he scrutinized a document.
"Mr. Bradford," Suzy greeted him, her voice laced with a hint of forced cheerfulness. "I hope I'm not interrupting."
Mr. Bradford looked up, surprise flickering across his face. "Your Grace," he stammered, rising from his chair in a fluster. "What can I do for you?"