Princess Beatrice of Elpasa can do nothing but watch helplessly as Duke Alessandro of the Nosteros Empire invades her country and strips her of her status—but nobody could’ve have predicted to take to the hard labor like a fish to water. Having grown up as the commoner Chloe, the former princess is quick to reclaim her birth name and chop off her long locks, eager to get a fresh start to her second life. Her past is hard to escape, however, as her intellect and charm catches the eye of Duke Alessandro himself! Will she be able to hide her identity as Beatrice, or is she fated to meet her end by his sword?
Princess Beatrice of Elpasa can do nothing but watch helplessly as Duke Alessandro of the Nosteros Empire invades her country and strips her of her status—but nobody could’ve have predicted to take to the hard labor like a fish to water. Having grown up as the commoner Chloe, the former princess is quick to reclaim her birth name and chop off her long locks, eager to get a fresh start to her second life. Her past is hard to escape, however, as her intellect and charm catches the eye of Duke Alessandro himself! Will she be able to hide her identity as Beatrice, or is she fated to meet her end by his sword?
Having survived the subjugation of Elpasa, Beatrice begins her second life anew, shedding her identity as a princess and contentedly stepping into the role of a slave named Chloe. However, peace and quiet were never in the cards for this medical prodigy, and despite Chloe’s desire to lie low, her talents have attracted the attention of Grand Duke Alessandro! Alessandro, intrigued further by her upright character and warm heart, rebuffs Chloe’s every attempt to avoid him, instead entangling the two of them together more and more. But the closer they grow, the more distressed Chloe becomes, as memories of her unfortunate past and the horrible war resurface...
Having survived the subjugation of Elpasa, Beatrice begins her second life anew, shedding her identity as a princess and contentedly stepping into the role of a slave named Chloe. However, peace and quiet were never in the cards for this medical prodigy, and despite Chloe’s desire to lie low, her talents have attracted the attention of Grand Duke Alessandro! Alessandro, intrigued further by her upright character and warm heart, rebuffs Chloe’s every attempt to avoid him, instead entangling the two of them together more and more. But the closer they grow, the more distressed Chloe becomes, as memories of her unfortunate past and the horrible war resurface...
Grand Duke Alessandro’s quiet interest in Chloe continues to become something deeper. But as their feelings grow, a hidden truth about her identity comes to light, putting their fragile bond at risk. When Chloe disappears into the mountains, Alessandro follows in search and is drawn into secrets tied to both her past and his own family. Meanwhile, Chloe is shaken by a marriage proposal from another man and Alessandro’s heartfelt confession, leaving them both struggling with feelings they can no longer ignore.
Grand Duke Alessandro’s quiet interest in Chloe continues to become something deeper. But as their feelings grow, a hidden truth about her identity comes to light, putting their fragile bond at risk. When Chloe disappears into the mountains, Alessandro follows in search and is drawn into secrets tied to both her past and his own family. Meanwhile, Chloe is shaken by a marriage proposal from another man and Alessandro’s heartfelt confession, leaving them both struggling with feelings they can no longer ignore.