Summary
Isabella Heloise, the illegitimate daughter of a cruel count, has been treated as a pawn in her father’s political schemes. When her betrothal to a powerful noble is abruptly broken, her position in the Heloise household collapses, forcing her to flee from abuse. Alone and vulnerable, Isabella encounters Ethan Holden, a charming yet enigmatic duke. As danger and uncertainty surround her, she must decide whether she can trust him or if she’s merely trapped in another cage.