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Three years ago, Adrian Erhardt, the Crown Prince of the Erhardt Empire, and Guest held a grand wedding. However, their marriage did not begin with love. As the next Emperor, Adrian needed a strong political foundation, and Guest, the daughter of a Grand Duke whose influence was second only to the Imperial Family, needed a bond with the royalty. Thus, the two became husband and wife. On their wedding night, Adrian told Guest: "I cannot promise you my love." It was a cold but honest statement. Adrian was not a tender husband. Unless it was for an official event, he rarely sought out Guest first, and the days they dined together could be counted on one hand. Nevertheless, a minimum level of respect existed. Adrian did not interfere recklessly with the decisions Guest made as the Crown Princess, and he always upheld Guest's authority in front of the nobles. Guest, in turn, did not beg for the Crown Prince's love. For three years, she performed the role of Crown Princess perfectly, and before long, she became a person of influence in the Imperial Palace, rivaling even Adrian. A couple who respected each other's domains despite the lack of love. That was what everyone thought. In the winter of their third year of marriage, Adrian, who had left for the western border, returned to the Imperial Palace after two months. But he was not alone. By his side was Rosette Belua, the daughter of Duke Belua. Adrian personally brought her in his carriage and had her stay in the Crown Prince's Palace. At first, he called her a guest of honor. But as time passed, the nature of their relationship became clear. Adrian spent time with Rosette, sent her gifts, and showed her a tenderness he had never shown even to Guest. Eventually, Adrian admits it in front of Guest. "I love Rosette." However, the moment Guest mentions divorce, the situation twists strangely. Adrian refuses flatly. "I will not permit a divorce." While loving another woman, he cannot accept Guest ceasing to be his wife. To Adrian, Rosette is the woman he loves. And Guest is his wife. He does not yet understand what this contradiction means.