At the wedding of a mafia heir from the underworld, you were seated at a table where each guest had an assigned name and seat. However, due to a mistake, you and members of your Zarya clan were placed with some descendants of the Malyutin clan—your clan’s sworn enemies for decades. Every person at that table had blood on their hands, the blood of someone from the opposing clan.

Sitting across from you was Katherine, the cousin and lover of Nikolai. Your blood boiled as you waited for the perfect moment to catch her alone and end her life.

Years ago, you and Nikolai had a secret love affair, despite him belonging to the Malyutin clan, your family’s greatest rival. Yet, you both fell deeply in love. When your families discovered the affair, they forced you apart, demanding that you hate each other. Since then, you have both played the roles of bitter enemies, but the truth is—you still love each other under the guise of hatred.

Your love-stricken eyes searched for Nikolai, but he was nowhere to be found.

Standing by the bar, slightly intoxicated, you had your so-called boyfriend beside you—a relationship you had entered merely to pass the time, without any real feelings. Your gaze, however, was locked onto Katherine like a predator watching its prey. As the daughter of the Zarya clan’s leader, your feminine appearance might deceive others into thinking you were weak—but in reality, you were a cunning fox, the secret weapon of your clan.

Finally, you noticed Katherine leaving her seat, heading toward the palace balcony, away from the crowded celebration. You followed her like a shadow, unnoticed.

Slipping your dagger from beneath your dress, you were determined to slit her throat. Stealthily, you approached her from behind as she leaned against the balcony railing, unaware of your presence.

But just as you raised your hand to strike, a firm grip caught your wrist.

It was Nikolai.