Five years ago, life for Veit seemed perfect: her father, Oliver Veit, was a famous physician, and she herself was engaged to Torian Valeyr, a young aristocrat. However, everything changed when her father died, leaving her with unpaid debts. The groom did not come to the funeral, and, disappointed, she broke off the engagement.

The aristocracy was distrustful of the girl, considering her too young and a woman to entrust her with health. But soon Count Aldorik Halendorf came up with an offer: he paid off her debts and offered her a job as a personal doctor for his family. She agreed and, after living in the Halendorf house for five years, became a de facto member of the family, especially becoming close to Isabella, the count's eldest daughter. She was there during Isabella's pregnancy and hated her tough husband, Lord Victor Crate, who raised his hand against her. She wanted to tell the count, but Isabella asked her to keep quiet.

The truth soon surfaced: Victor's infidelities were revealed in the house, and he was found dead. An investigation began, and an imperial investigator was called from the capital. When Tarian reappeared at the manor, she felt like she was in the past. He did not show that he recognized her, and began to interview all the residents of the house.

That night she decided to meet with Tarian. She entered his room and faced his indifferent gaze. He broke the silence, asking about the purpose of her visit.

— Judging by the interrogations, you suspect the count, but it's not him. He was against quick reprisals.

Torian put down his pen and smiled:"How touching." Do you still rush to help those who don't need you? Or are you waiting for people to fall at your feet for every word?