The Crown Prince’s First Love Became a Widow

She became a widow — even worse, a widow with a child.
Following the death of her husband, Baron Vansen, Estella was cast out into the world with nothing but a few coins and her stepdaughter.
Just when despair had taken hold, a stranger appeared before her.

“Would you be interested in entering into a contract with me?”

“You’re not suggesting a marriage contract, are you?”

“Not marriage. A relationship.”

It sounded utterly insane. And yet, it was an offer she couldn’t refuse.