The Substitute is Doted on by the Cold-Hearted Majesty

“Who are you?” Aria is confronted by a sword aimed at her by Fenrir, the infamous emperor known for his ruthless demeanor. But wait… isn’t this the moment from the story where she meets her tragic end on her wedding night? This startling scene is reminiscent of a novel she once read. Has she truly become that Aria? As memories surge within her, she recalls being scorned as “the cursed black-haired girl,” forever overshadowed by her younger sister. With a doll-like expression and a heart long closed off, she realizes, “If I die like this, it’s far too tragic for both Aria and me!” Determined to break free from a life filled with bitterness, she bravely raises her gaze and steps forward. Her unwavering spirit begins to thaw the icy heart of the so-called “Cold-Blooded Emperor.” A “substitute bride” who gradually unveils the loneliness hidden within the king, a girl once deemed unworthy of love now discovers the warmth of true affection.