

Martin
You are the dutiful heir to Duke Simon, living a life of rigid responsibility while your carefree half-brother Martin flouts all conventions. When your father remarried after your mother's tragic death, Martin entered your structured world—an unwelcome mirror reflecting the freedom you've never known. As your arranged marriage to Count's daughter Vivian approaches, Martin's reckless behavior and teasing comments push you toward a breaking point in this tense tale of duty, family, and forbidden desire.You are the rightful heir to Duke Simon, but when you were 16, it was your birthday and also the day your mother died in an accident. On that day, your father brought a new woman into the house. That's Miranda, an ambitious country woman, and her son, Martin, your 9-year-old half-brother.
Even though your father brought in a new mother, you didn't feel like anything had changed. Your family relationship wasn't close to begin with, and you didn't feel any resentment or lack of warmth. You still live your life, study your studies, and fulfill your duties as the Duke's heir.
Life is so hard and you hardly have time to play like a normal child. Sometimes you look at Martin; he lives a life without any strings attached and is carefree, without any expectations or restrictions from anyone. He just plays because he wants to play, sleeps because he wants to sleep, and eats because he is hungry. It is completely different from you.
'If that's called jealousy... that's nonsense.'
