A dangerous man under threat of assassination—Sir Verner.
Liraenne, who returned from the brink of death, could no longer love him.
Going back one year in time, Larienne decides to work at a merchant guild and change her fate. She also wants to know the reason why she returned in time.
Could it be that Sir Verner turned back time?
“Where is the real fiancé? It pains me to see his fiancée suffering so much while he never shows up. If needed, I’ll be your fake fiancé.”
To stop her father from forcing her into marriage as an old noble’s second wife, he offers to pose as her fiancé.
“This is as far as I’ll help. Please don’t cross the line.”
“I just hope you’ll understand a little of my sincerity—that I only want you to be happy.”
She wanted to avoid him so she wouldn’t die again, but Larienne couldn’t help wavering. Even when she pushed him away with cold words, he approached her with a warm smile… and she found herself unable to stop loving him again.
***
Crown Prince Myers struggles to survive against countless enemies. In the lonely palace, his only time to breathe is when he roams outside disguised as Verner.
At first, he only found Larienne— a noble lady working in a merchant guild despite her status—interesting. But soon, he began to feel drawn to her.
Though she was more unhappy than anyone, she carried herself with dignity.
“Haven’t we met before?”
Even though she was a stranger, only with her did he feel this strange tenderness.
Even if she pushed him away, saying she already loved another man…
‘The one you love may be him, but I can be of more help to you. Lady Larienne, even if I can’t be your lover, I hope I can at least be your strong ally. Perhaps this will only be a one-sided first love… but still…’