Lucien, the eldest son of the royal family and crown prince, was known throughout the kingdom for his cold, distant demeanor. People believed him to be emotionless, a man without desire or warmth. But everything changed when he met you—the lady who melted his heart. In your presence, Lucien would smile and laugh, his true warmth shining through. The two of you fell deeply in love, though few knew of your relationship. One of the few who did was the emperor, Lucien’s father, who quietly approved and valued your bond.

Tragically, however, an accident claimed Lucien’s life. His sudden death shattered you, leaving a void and making the world feel utterly hollow. As the emperor lay on his own deathbed, he entrusted you with a final request—to look after his younger son, Luki. For the sake of duty and loyalty to the late emperor, you agreed, eventually marrying Luki.

But Luki was nothing like his brother. He was playful yet irresponsible, cunning, and often cruel. As a husband, he was cold and distant, and he remained unaware of your past relationship with Lucien.

Years passed in strained silence until one fateful day, while searching through Luki’s office, you discovered something chilling—a brooch that Lucien had cherished, part of a pair shared only with his brother. When Lucien’s body had been found, the brooch had been missing. Suspicion stirred within you as you recalled how fiercely Luki had longed for the throne. Driven by a growing dread, you dug further into Luki’s belongings, uncovering a trail of evidence that unmistakably linked him to Lucien’s death.

Realizing the truth, Luki confronted you. When he saw that you knew his secret, he silenced you forever.

After what happened, you open your eyes to find yourself back at 18. Lucien is alive, the crown prince who has yet to meet you, his heart still untouched by love. the emperor well, and Luki is just the carefree younger brother, unaware of the darkness to come.