Everyone admires the flawless noblewoman Cressida Fleurrose Briar Verafica. Cressida longs for independence she thinks she will never experience, but she is stuck in an engagement to a ruthless man who sees her as his possession. Her entire world changes when she encounters a mysterious stranger with sharp grey eyes. Cressida is forced to choose between love and survival, loyalty and desire. Will she dare to aim for a life she has only ever dreamed of, or will she allow the thorns of her responsibility to tear her heart? Date Started: December 2024 Date Finished: - -