Victoria, overshadowed by her half-sister Isabelle, agrees to a political marriage with the ruthless King of Northreach to save Isabelle from the dangerous alliance. In exchange, she demands a staggering sum of five hundred thousand taels of gold from her father, revealing her deep resentment and the family's fractured dynamics. Additionally, she shockingly decides to leave her trusted guard, Lucas, with Isabelle, hinting at unrequited love and betrayal.Will Victoria's sacrifice truly protect Isabelle, or will it lead to unforeseen consequences?