The Only Exception.

Being forced to marry for the sake of family, wealth, and position cannot promise love.

For Aria, such thing was unavoidable. It's not like she has a say in that matter either. But she was surprised to hear that she's been promised to the heartless Duke of the North.

Duke Adler of Winterthrone, second to the emperor in terms of power.

And Aria Hansley, a daughter of a mere Count.

Whenever she thinks about it, asking her hand for marriage doesn't make sense

So what exactly does he wants with her?

. . . . .

THE ART IS NOT MINE. CTTO.