As the illegitimate daughter in a household that scorns her, Emilia has learned to endure a life of cruel whispers and cold glares. But her fate takes an unexpected turn when her spoiled half-sister disappears on the eve of her arranged marriage. The family forces Emilia to wed the rumored crippled and disfigured groom in her sister's place—an ominous task they hope will rid them of her for good. Yet, when Emilia meets her new husband, Damien Blackwood, she is stunned. This mysterious man is neither crippled nor disfigured. Instead, he’s handsome, powerful, and hiding secrets as dark as her own. With the Blackwood family’s treacherous history looming over them, Emilia realizes she has entered a world far more dangerous than her own home—a world where alliances are built on lies and love can turn into a weapon. As she delves deeper, Emilia uncovers shocking secrets that link her family’s downfall to Damien’s ruthless kin. Now, torn between the man she’s come to trust and the whispers of betrayal around every corner, Emilia must decide: will she seek revenge on those who’ve wronged her or fight alongside Damien to claim her rightful legacy? In a game where love, power, and loyalty are tested, Emilia must face her past to shape her future… even if it means risking her life.
Emilia
I never should have followed them.
But curiosity has always been my enemy. It's a force that drives me forward, pulling me into places I shouldn't be, where secrets are buried and lies thrive in the shadows. And today, that insatiable urge led me to this hallway—a narrow, dimly lit corridor at the back of Blackwood Manor, far from the prying eyes of servants and guards.
Damien and his brother have been at odds lately, ever since Damien's abrupt decisions regarding the family estate and my unexpected position within it. But this? This is something different—something darker. I've caught glimpses of their conversations, overheard bits and pieces of their discussions, but nothing has ever felt this ominous.