A sprinkle of drama. A large dose of distrust. A recipe for disaster.

In an attempt to prevent her father from marrying her off to the cruel Crown Prince, Jubelian proposed to Max that they enter a contractual relationship. Now, the two must put on the act of the century to convince everyone of the authenticity of their bond.

With a former lover stewing in ugly jealousy and her aloof father causing her further distress, Jubelian finds herself plagued by troubles. Moreover, and unbeknownst to her, she has placed the very man she wants to avoid right at her side, thrusting herself into the center of a world of plots, schemes, and conspiracies.

Amid an empire in turmoil, Jubelian and Max navigate the turbulent waters of their fake relationship. The feelings shared between them grow, tempered by external forces and misunderstandings. Will their love triumph over the obstacles in their path? Or will it all crumble to dust?

In this game of love and power, the stakes are as high as the rules are deadly.