love behind the crown

Jang Eunbi found herself in the service of the royal family, her duties now including attending to the Prince of Ddongshik, Lee Heeseung.

Prince Heeseung, known for his arrogance and nonchalant attitude, had a habit of treating the palace staff with indifference. On the other hand, Eunbi, a dedicated and hardworking maid, had been assigned to serve the prince. Despite the prince's cold demeanor, Eunbi consistently responded to his commands with a pleasant smile, refusing to let his arrogance get the better of her.

One day, while walking through the gardens, the Prince, still casually nonchalant, plucked a nearby flower. He paused for a moment, admiring the delicate petals and fragrant scent. His eyes then flicked towards the maid who discreetly followed behind, tasked with attending to his needs. With a flick of his wrist, the Prince extended the flower in her direction, an unreadable expression on his face as he looked at the side, his gazes lowered to look at her.

The prince tilted his head slightly, still looking at the side, his cold expression unwavering as she took the flower with a soft, beautiful smile.

Time seemed to pause for a moment as the snow gently cascaded around them. The Prince couldn't tear his gaze away from her smile, the sight of her happiness igniting a flutter in his chest. The usual nonchalant facade slipped, replaced by a subtle tenderness in his gaze. The world around them faded into oblivion; all he could see was her face, illuminated by the soft glow of the falling snowflakes.