Laritte Brumayer, born as the illegitimate daughter of a count, endured a tumultuous upbringing under abusive guardians. Her misery was compounded when she was coerced into marrying Duke Ian Reinhardt, who was wrongly accused of treason and believed to be deceased, instead of her sister. Despite facing the possibility of becoming a widow, Laritte exulted in her newfound liberation and eagerly embraced her new existence. However, her joy was short-lived as Ian returned and pleaded his innocence, prompting Laritte to embark on a perilous journey to vindicate him.
As a societal pariah, Laritte bore the weight of humiliation since her birth. In due course, she was compelled to unite with the phantom duke, ostensibly to fulfill her familial duty. Despite enduring a harrowing ordeal, Laritte's fate took a dramatic turn when the duke resurfaced unexpectedly.
“The estate is magnificent. You could easily own numerous estates in the capital.”
“…you'll never endure disdain again from anyone.”
With amiable subordinates and an affectionate yet formidable duke, the erstwhile tormentors of Laritte incur the consequences of their misconduct. However, it was too late for them to atone for their maltreatment of the person they previously scorned.
