Despite her humble background, 17-year-old Lina Randall is no commoner. Born to a Count, she now lives a simple life on a farm after her family's prosperous land was destroyed by droughts, leaving them with a heavy debt and forcing them to sell their possessions.
One day, Lina receives an unexpected letter from the King inviting all eligible female suitors to a royal banquet where a bride for the third prince, Lord Gilberto, will be selected. Feeling out of place among the stunningly beautiful women, Lina is awestruck by the prince's unmistakable magnificence the moment he enters the room.
Despite her low expectations, Lina is chosen as one of the final five contenders and finds herself drawn into the prince's captivating and complex world. Perhaps capturing his heart is not as impossible as she initially thought.