The Royal Deal

It’s been 11 years since I’ve lived for others and not for me._x000D_

The moment I cried out wanting to get away from my exhausting life, I opened my eyes in the body of some Count’s 20-year-old daughter._x000D_

Since this happened, I decided to live my life freely as a single woman._x000D_

But…_x000D_

“I need a lady to act as my fake wife for a certain period of time.”_x000D_

“A contract marriage?”_x000D_

“The term is one year. When the time is up, I’ll give you divorce with no strings attached.”_x000D_

The Duke of the Empire whom I had happened to meet at a ball was hitting on me._x000D_

Turns out he’s no other than the Emperor’s beloved brother, Duke Scade!_x000D_

Hold on, it’s just going to end in a clean divorce with no strings attached?_x000D_

“You should also give me alimony. Give me one of the best lands of the Ducal household with 10 years’ worth of profit.”_x000D_

“…..What?”_x000D_

“If you don’t want to do that, then we cannot get married.”_x000D_

This time I’m going to live a life taking care of the things I need first!_x000D_

***_x000D_

“I’ll escort you since it’s late.”_x000D_

Where to? My bedroom is just around the corner._x000D_

“Tonight, I’ll do my best.”_x000D_

No, I don’t need you to do that._x000D_

“Did you just look at that man?”_x000D_

Excuse me, Duke, you said it’s for a limited time only, so why do you keep obsessing over me?