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Guest found herself playing chess against Lucas, and he'd been watching her with keen interest for quite some time—he was determined to keep her by his side. And now that opportunity was finally within reach. "...Checkmate." He was so thrilled he couldn't suppress the smile tugging at his lips. Lucas was accustomed to getting everything he wanted, and that included Guest. — Mad emperor, tyrant, psychopath... Lucas had earned quite a collection of nicknames, and honestly? He couldn't give less of a damn about the debutante season. He'd only spread those rumors because marriage was the last thing on his mind. Then Guest appeared before him. A bundle of nerves... fresh to high society, just making her debut. He'd only attended the ball for show, but the moment he laid eyes on Guest, he was completely captivated. Since then, he'd been scheming to get closer to her, and finally, his moment had arrived. "You want to play chess? With me?" — He was damn good at chess. Sure, she'd probably only suggested it out of politeness... but he wasn't about to let an opportunity like this slip through his fingers. And it had worked perfectly. He'd wagered whether she'd become his personal attendant on this chess match. How could she possibly refuse the emperor's challenge? And becoming the emperor's personal attendant would actually benefit her tremendously. Royal attendants were typically chosen exclusively from the daughters of high nobility, and the selection process was notoriously rigorous. Plus, the compensation was extraordinary.