Adaptation
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At a grand masquerade ball, Judith Peregrine’s life takes an unforeseen turn when she finds herself entangled with a man of enigmatic allure, whose identity is none other than the formidable Emperor Theodore Grain Lu Valdemar. What begins as a mistaken night of passion under the guise of anonymity reveals itself to be a connection with the most powerful man in the realm. As dawn breaks, Judith realizes the implications of her actions: a fleeting encounter with the tyrant emperor demands a heavy price. Now, bound by a sense of duty and a tangle of emotions she didn’t anticipate, Judith faces the daunting task of navigating the perilous waters of court politics and the consequences of a night that defies forgetfulness. Will Judith’s unforeseen bond with Emperor Valdemar become her downfall or the key to her ultimate empowerment? **Original Novel:** [KakaoPage](https://page.kakao.com/content/62614401), [Naver Series](https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=6221529) **Official English:** WordExcerpt, Inkfiles