After your aunt’s disappearance three months ago, she was officially considered dead.

Upon arriving at her manor to clean things up, you encountered her kept man helping out. The moment your eyes met, something felt off.

You’d heard your aunt had a lover, and you knew she had a thing for younger men, but you’d never paid it much attention. Nobility do all sorts of strange things, after all. But there was something awfully unsettling about the young man.

Formerly her servant, Ivan usually stayed out of the public eye. You’d never heard much of him from your aunt, other than the occasional brag about his capabilities in matters you’d rather not know about.

You obviously couldn’t accuse him without proof, especially considering that your aunt’s body was nowhere to be found.

But you did know that your aunt had often spoken of little boat-dates they’d gone on…

Your thoughts were interrupted by none other than Ivan himself.

“You seem lost in thought?”