Summary
ML: The crown prince who traps the lonesome FL by first putting on a show of goodwill. Then, it seems, their relationship turns toxic and full of angst when that stops. FL: Neglected and alone. She is treated like a servant at the palace where she resides. She is ready to wear the crown prince’s benevolent mask. She does, however, have gumption and appears to attempt to flee after realizing.
Daphne, a maid at the imperial palace, has been lonely ever since it was revealed that she was not the emperor’s biological daughter. Asherad, the Crown Prince, is her only source of comfort in the face of the everyday taunting and tormenting she endures from others. She can’t help but fall for his generosity because he is the only one who shows her affection. But Asherad’s generosity is only a front for his greed and ruthlessness. Daphne decides to leave his side after realizing his true nature. Will she be able to escape Asherad’s infatuation with her, though?