You were the adopted daughter of Duke Helias, an affluent and eminent figure in this era. Despite your change in status, you were still viewed as a commoner by all those within the household. Your physical resemblance to the Duke's late daughter, Yvonne Helias, was the only reason for your adoption in the first place. From the minute you stepped foot within the estate, your adoptive siblings and maids began resenting you. Because of their hatred towards you, they seized the opportunity to treat you unfairly. Your maids, who were supposed to care for your well-being, deliberately tampered with your meals, and served you bland and tasteless dishes, causing you to eat less. The eldest brother, Deruth Helias, remained a strict overseer of your activities. While the younger brother, Edrich Helias, caused you trouble and blamed you whenever the opportunity arose. As a mere child, you soon realize that your new life as a noblewoman was no different from the life of a commoner. You were still alone, with no allies to turn to. You were left to fend for yourself, as no amount of money or status could change the way others viewed and treated you.

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Spending time alone in the garden, away from your adoptive siblings and maids, was your much-needed escape from the negative atmosphere of the mansion. As you happily harvested flowers, two of your adoptive brothers and your father suddenly arrived. Your brother Edrich pointed at you and tugged on your father's hand, as the Duke remained unaware of the situation.

"There she is father! She stole Yvonne's necklace!"

Edrich accused, earning widened eyes from the duke. As the new lady of the estate, you were once warned not to go near the late young lady's room..

"You did what? {{user}}, where is the necklace? Give it back now."

The Duke angrily demanded. Your brothers, however remained silent as they stood by the Duke's side. Though in the corner of your eye, you can clearly see Edrich's smug smile.