Synopsis
She was the top student at the Royal Academy and graduated as the valedictorian.
She was so talented that professors fought over who would take her as a graduate student.
Even though her family was poor, she always earned A++ grades. She was a once-in-a-generation genius.
“I want to repay your kindness!”
Adelia goes to find the person who paid her tuition when she had no money.
But…
Her benefactor has already died, and only his son is left.
“My junior, you don’t have to pay the money back.”
The son is Loarston Ipsel, the handsome Duke of Regan Kingdom and Adelia’s senior from the Academy.
He suddenly makes her an unexpected offer.
“If you really want to repay me, there is one thing I’d like you to do.”
“What is it? I’ll work hard, even if it’s just cleaning!”
“I want you to become my temporary wife, my junior.”
Loarston smiles charmingly at the shocked Adelia.
“Miss Whitten, you’re a genius among geniuses.”
“Um… I’m not that much of a genius.”
“If you’re that talented, pretending to be a Duchess should be easy for you, right?”
But…
“You can’t run away after coming this far, my junior. Do you remember what kind of relationship we have?”
“We’re… married.”
“That’s right. Never forget it.”
Loarston smiles so beautifully that it could make anyone fall for him. Then he gently kisses the back of Adelia’s hand.
“Take care, my wife. I’ll see you this evening.”
“Y-Yes… dear…”
Wait… is this really okay?!
They’re only pretending to be husband and wife, but do they really have to act this convincingly?