Victoria risks her life to save Lydia during a poacher attack, showing her selfless nature and deepening her bond with the girl, while Lucas questions her motives and priorities.Will Victoria's selfless act change Lucas's perception of her?

Victoria discovers that the Prince of Daxen intended to marry her half-sister Isabelle, not her, sparking outrage and a potential conflict between Northreach and Daxen.Will Victoria's heartbreak lead to war between the two kingdoms?

Lucas arrives to rescue Victoria, revealing her father's imprisonment and the plan for Isabelle to take her place, while Adrian's disdain for Victoria sparks tension.Will Victoria return with Lucas to face her father's plight, or will she stay in the dangerous grasp of Adrian?

Lucas confesses to Victoria that he mistook her for Isabelle all along and realizes his true love has always been her, revealing Isabelle's deceit and the suffering she caused Victoria.Will Victoria forgive Lucas and return with him, or will she choose to walk away from the pain of the past?

Victoria confronts Lucas about the pain and neglect she endured due to his favoritism towards Isabelle, revealing deep scars—both emotional and physical—from their past. Despite Lucas's desperate pleas for forgiveness and promises to make amends, Victoria remains hardened by the years of suffering, leading to a dramatic confrontation where justice is demanded for her past torment.Will Victoria ever find it in her heart to forgive Lucas, or is justice the only path forward?

Amidst the public outcry against a Daxenian becoming the empress, a surprising defender emerges, vouching for her true allegiance to Northreach and challenging Lucas to reconsider his stance, hinting at the possibility of war.Will Lucas risk war for Isabelle, or will his father's hesitation change the course of events?

Victoria confronts Isabelle, revealing her true feelings of betrayal and asserting her newfound power as the Empress of Northreach, while Lucas is left to grapple with the consequences of his past actions.Will Lucas find a way to win back Victoria's heart now that she has embraced her role as Empress?

Victoria refuses Lucas's plea to leave Northreach, declaring her love for Adrian despite Lucas's warnings about his true nature. Lucas, determined to correct the bride swap, gives Victoria three days to reconsider her decision, while Victoria reveals her heartbreak over Lucas's love for Isabelle.Will Victoria change her mind and return to Lucas before it's too late?

Isabelle, rejected and desperate, proposes a risky plan to get close to the King of Northreach, hoping to manipulate him into falling for her so she can exact revenge on those who have wronged her, including Victoria.Will Isabelle succeed in seducing the King of Northreach, or will her plan backfire?

Victoria shares her traumatic childhood memories of abuse at the hands of her drunken father, revealing her deep aversion to alcohol. Lucas offers comfort, expressing his regret for not being there to protect her. The conversation then takes a darker turn as Victoria hints at the dangerous truth behind the deaths of women from Daxen, implicating Lydia's father in their murders.Will Victoria and Lucas uncover the full extent of Lydia's father's crimes?

A dark revelation about Lydia's father's past actions comes to light, showing his deep-seated hatred for Daxenians. Meanwhile, a tender moment between the protagonist and Lydia hints at growing bonds, despite the looming ritual.Will the protagonist's growing connection with Lydia influence the outcome of the ritual?

Lucas kidnaps Victoria, revealing his deep feelings for her, and attempts to atone for his past mistakes by showing concern for her well-being.Will Victoria forgive Lucas for his past actions and accept his love?

Victoria uses a barbed whip soaked in salt to atone for her past actions, revealing the depth of Lucas's past cruelty and her own suffering. Lucas, realizing the extent of Victoria's pain, expresses his remorse and willingness to go to any lengths for her, despite knowing he can never fully make amends.Will Lucas's actions be enough to heal Victoria's wounds, or will their past continue to haunt them?

Victoria confronts Lucas about his past loyalty to Isabelle, expressing her disgust and heartbreak. Despite Lucas's desperate attempts to prove his love for Victoria, she remains resolute in her rejection, revealing her engagement to the King of Northreach, who is unfaithful.Will Victoria's engagement to the unfaithful King of Northreach stand, or will Lucas find a way to win her back?

Victoria confronts Lucas about his true feelings, revealing that he has been unfaithful and forgotten their past together, leaving her heartbroken and questioning their entire relationship.Will Victoria be able to move on from Lucas's betrayal, or will their past continue to haunt her?

Victoria confronts Lucas about their past, revealing deep-seated pain and unresolved emotions, while an unexpected encounter with Adrian adds tension to the already volatile situation.Will Victoria's past with Lucas be revealed in front of Adrian, and what consequences will it bring?

Victoria's sister finds herself in a perilous situation when she is mistaken for Victoria by a mysterious and threatening figure, leading to a tense confrontation.Will Victoria's sister survive the dangerous encounter, and how will this affect Victoria's already complicated relationship with Lucas?

Isabelle attempts to manipulate the situation by offering herself to the King, claiming Victoria is a liar and undeserving of his favor. She reveals Lucas's sinister plan to harm Victoria, leading to a tense confrontation.Will the King uncover the truth and save Victoria from Lucas's scheme?

Victoria confronts a high-ranking individual who threatens her, showing her defiance and strength. Later, she is confronted by someone from her past, possibly Lucas, who begs for forgiveness and asks her to return with him, revealing his regret and desperation.Will Victoria forgive and return with him, or will she choose to stand her ground?

Victoria confronts Isabelle about the past, revealing deep-seated resentment and seeking vengeance for her mother's death by sentencing Isabelle to a fate worse than death.Will Isabelle find a way to escape her grim fate?