In public, she was the noble daughter of the Muller family and the enviable young mistress of the Carrell family. But behind the scenes, she was a poor maid who had to wear a mask all day long and struggled for her livelihood.

Due to a conspiracy, she was forced to marry Ralph Carrell, son of the most powerful family in Northfield, in the name of Rayna Muller.

After the wedding, Ralph doted on her.

When Rayna showed up and claimed the place, she shed all her glory and left. She thought she would never see Ralph again, but Ralph took her into his arms and said, "Mrs. Carrell, you are not running away from me."

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<p>"Well," I say, tipping my head to the side. I glance back at the entire group, which is now filling the group and lining up against either wall beside me. The guard closes the door once everyone is in, but it doesn't worry me. It isn't like he can get past all of us if he can even manage to break out of those chains. "I think we can compromise."</p>

<p> He stares straight into my eyes. His head is no longer bowed. His voice is strong as he speaks to me. He is not intimidated. "Are you going to let me go?" He asks, an amusing tone lacing his voice as he leans his head back. He takes my silence as an answer. A low laugh escapes his chest. He smirks. "Then I guess we have nothing to compromise."</p>

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