After her mother’s death, Louise is left destitute with her only inheritance being a mysterious pearl. Unaware of its immense value as an imperial heirloom, Louise attempts to pa** it to fund her mother’s burial. However, Crown Prince Cauis, disguised as the Margrave of Burg ever since he was betrayed by Louise’s mother, manipulates Louise to have her pay for her dead mother’s sins. Trapped in a conspiracy of seduction, politics, and revenge, Louise must decide if she can trust Caius with both her heart and the Pearl of Albrecht.