How to Reject a Perfect Marriage

Evangeline O'Hara possesses everything—luxury, status, and the most sought-after engagement in the empire. However, when disaster befalls her family, the future duchess can no longer overlook certain realities. She finds herself alone now, and this marriage will not improve that situation.

Duke Decarno von These is certain, as no other woman could fulfill this role more perfectly. Although circumstances may be complex at present, the outcome is unavoidable. Once they are married, all these issues will disappear.

Why would he think differently?