So I-rim

A beautiful castle, a loving husband and a peaceful time.
Marianne was having a beautiful life... Until she was killed by her own husband.

Born as the daughter of a duke, she has lost everything at the age of 23 by the ways of Marquis Chester.

But the world is mysterious and she gains a second chance at life.

She wakes up from the pain and it is 2 days before her 21st birthday.
Marianne meets her father who had left the world in her previous life.
She cries as she steels herself.
To never repeat the mistakes of the past again.

"I have come to report of a Coup"

But the King, Ekarter, does not believe her and forces her to become his fiance and work as a spy.

"So, you want to make me your queen? Just so I can be your prisoner?"

Dangerous Fiancee

It might be him, not her, who could not hide his feelings anymore.


Eckart felt a sense of helplessness, along with a light guilt. He felt those feelings  all his life, but now he didn't think they were awkward because of her.


Meanwhile, Marianne was changing her expression every moment. Her surprised face turned a little red, and she soon bent her eyes to smile. Then, her face quickly turned calm. 


"Well, yes. That's enough for your reply. But it's not enough for you to pay for the new intelligence I've brought to you. "


Having said that firmly, she pulled away her hand gently.


Eckart knitted his eyebrows as if he was put on the spot. It was not because he didn't like her trying to get the due credit for the new intelligence, but because he didn't know what to give her to satisfy her. 


"I don't know what reward can satisfy you...but if you have anything you want, don't be afraid to tell me. I will prepare whatever you want. "


Chapter 172