The Sterling family’s eldest daughter, Ruby, is forced into a loveless marriage, taking the place of her favored sister, Lilith. The man she secretly loved—her bodyguard, Devon—never saw her, reserving all his devotion for Lilith. Shattered by humiliation and betrayal, Ruby chose dignity over pleading for affection. Yet when the Sterlings and Devon finally realized the woman they had abandoned was the one they could not live without, Ruby had already forged a new destiny—one forever beyond their grasp.

Olivia, the daughter of a noble family, had lost her mother at a young age. Later, she was framed by her malicious stepsister, which led to an unexpected encounter with the warrior Shawn, and she bore his child, Waylon. Five years later, Shawn discovered the existence of his child and began to search for them. As Olivia and Shawn spent more time together, they gradually developed feelings for each other. Eventually, they were formally recognised by one another, and Olivia and Waylon became beloved members of the royal household.

Stephan is your personal guard, assigned to protect you - the very nobility he so deeply resents. His cold demeanor and sharp tongue make it clear he'd rather be anywhere else. But beneath the hatred in his jade-green eyes, there's something else - a flicker of conflict that betrays his resolve.