MasukThe following morning, Princess Kiara Hyperion sat quietly beside the tall window of her chambers, gazing at the capital bathed in the golden light of dawn.
The doors opened, and Marquis Dane entered with his usual lazy smile.
"So," he asked, folding his arms, "have you decided what you're wearing today? Don't tell me you're actually planning to wear the dress that bastard sent."
Kiara raised an elegant eyebrow.
"Do you really think beige suits me?"![]()
The wedding ceremony came to a peaceful end, and laughter filled the grand hall as nobles congratulated the newlyweds. Edward and Samantha stood together beneath the decorated archway, accepting blessings from every guest who had remained to celebrate with them.When the crowd slowly dispersed, the newly married couple approached Kiara.Samantha's eyes were already red from crying.Before Kiara could speak, Samantha bowed deeply."Your Highness... thank you."Her voice trembled."If you hadn't attended our wedding... I would have entered my husband's household believing that everyone avoided us because of me."Tears rolled down her cheeks."I would've thought... that I brought shame upon Edward."Edward immediately wrapped an arm around her shoulders, gently comforting her."I told you," he said softly w
Early the next morning, Kiara sat peacefully in her office, sipping her usual cold coffee while reviewing the day's documents. The morning was unusually calm until a servant hurried inside and bowed."Your Highness, Marquis Dane is asking for you."Kiara set her cup down and quietly stood."I'll be there."As she stepped outside the palace doors, a gentle breeze suddenly swept through the courtyard.Thousands of flower petals drifted down from the sky like soft rain.Before a single petal could touch Kiara's hair, an umbrella opened above her.She looked up.Dane.Without saying a word, he gently guided her one step to the left, shielding her completely beneath the umbrella.Confused, Kiara glanced at him."Brother?"Dane simply smiled."Keep walking."Only after several more steps did she turn around.Behind them...Grand Duke Alcred Silver Celestial stood frozen beneath an endless shower of petals. His silver hair, broad shoulders, and royal robes were completely covered in colorful
The moon hung high above the palace as silence settled over the Imperial Capital.Inside her chambers, Kiara gently helped Dane sit on the edge of the bed. His eyes were still red from crying, and exhaustion weighed heavily on his shoulders.She knelt before him and smiled softly."Brother... please go and rest."Dane looked at her for a long moment before reluctantly nodding."...Don't stay awake too late.""I won't."He gently stroked her hair before leaving for his own chambers.The moment the door closed, the warmth on Kiara's face disappeared.She quietly walked toward her wardrobe, took out a long blac
Dane held Kiara in silence for a long time.Neither of them spoke another word.Only the sound of his quiet sobs filled the room.The warmth of his embrace reminded her of another day...Another life...A memory she wished she had forgotten.---Five years before... (Kiara's previous life)It was the day of Amelia's Saint Coronation.The entire empire celebrated.Every noble praised the "Saint Princess."Everyone believed Amelia had discovered the Tears of Goddess Arena.The ch
The moment Kiara stepped inside her chambers, the strength in her legs vanished.Her vision blurred.A sharp pain tightened around her chest as though invisible hands were crushing her heart."..."She instinctively reached for the wall to steady herself, but warm liquid suddenly dripped from her nose.Blood.It splattered onto the polished floor.Her breathing grew ragged."No..."She forced herself to move.One step.Then another.The drawer beside her bed.Her
The meeting had just ended when Kiara stepped out of the Prime Minister's office.Before she could continue down the corridor, \(Viscount Quinton\) approached with \(Count Sabel\) and his son.The young man, Edward appeared to be in his mid-twenties. He carried himself with quiet confidence, his manners refined yet humble. As soon as he stood before Kiara, he bowed respectfully."Your Highness."Kiara gave a small nod.Edward smiled politely."I have always admired you."She raised an eyebrow."Oh? Really?"Edward immediately shook his head."Not in a romantic sense, Your Highness."A faint smile crossed his lips."I admire you because of the way you govern. Father always says you never allow favoritism to cloud your judgment. You think of the citizens before the nobles, and justice before personal feelings."He lowered his head respectfully."I have always wanted to become a minister worthy of serving this empire. If possible... I hope to learn from your example."For a brief moment







