The reason for empire's fall

Estella Seymour, renowned as the continent's most beautiful woman, becomes an unwitting pawn in her father's desperate bid for financial redemption. As he squanders everything through habitual gambling, he ultimately places a high-stakes bet on Estella, hoping to secure her future by selling her to the highest bidder. Aware of her father's avarice, Estella finds herself thrust into a male-dominated world where survival is her only option. However, her ascent to the pinnacle of beauty makes her a coveted target for the rapacious emperor. Amidst the looming threat, the one figure who could potentially shield her is none other than Archduke Callan Rodriguez, the emperor's brother, who unexpectedly becomes Estella's husband. As the power dynamics shift, Estella faces an unsettling confrontation with her new reality. The once protective Archduke now utters foreboding words, making her question the true nature of her situation. "I don't think you can run anymore, Estella. I finally have you in my grasp," he asserts cryptically. Perplexed, Estella queries, "Huh?" As uncertainty envelops her, she observes a previously unseen intensity in the Archduke's gaze. In a surprising turn of events, he forcefully presses her against a wall, capturing her with a possessive kiss that leaves her questioning her choices. Amidst the turmoil of emotions and unforeseen circumstances, Estella grapples with doubt: 'Did I make a wrong choice?'