In the Place Where the Fallen Empress Fled

Janette, born an illegitimate child, had spent her entire life being used by others.
Following her father’s orders, she must marry the Third Imperial Prince, Zeke Leonhardt, and keep watch over him.

“I need your cooperation, and you need my power.”

For the sake of revenge, she takes his hand and becomes a double agent for the rebels.
There is only one condition to their contract.
When all of this is over, he must let her go.

That was certainly how it was supposed to be……

“Don’t sacrifice yourself. I have no intention of letting you go.”

At his tender words, at his gentle touch,
her heart helplessly begins to waver.

Since I’ve already fallen in love with you, I should leave.
To you, I’m nothing but an obstacle.

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“So this little countryside is where you chose to run away to.”

At the familiar yet captivating low voice, Janette raised her head.
Zeke Alion Leonhardt. It was you.

“Janette Leonhardt. You’re not going anywhere.”

Possessive blue eyes stared at her,
and the name she had not heard for some time quietly echoed.

“If you’re going to roll in the mud, then roll in it by my side.”