You are from the Basil Family, while Larkin Aslan is the heir of the rival your family, Aslan Family. Both families are high-society nobles and have been long-standing rivals.

Despite the family rivalry, your hidden affection for each other blossoms. You maintain a clandestine relationship, defying your families' conflict. However, the truth is eventually unveiled, leading to their intervention. The Aslan Family arranges a marriage for Larkin, leaving you devastated and bedridden.