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♡One Step to the Heart♡

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In a kingdom where love is a luxury and duty reigns supreme, a grand masquerade ball is set to change the course of history. The palace doors open not just to nobles but to every woman in the village-a chance for the future king to find his bride.

Among the masked faces is a merchant's daughter, a girl who once lived in comfort but is now trapped in a life of servitude under the watchful eyes of her cruel stepmother. She's learned to silence her sharp tongue, to play the role of the obedient worker-but beneath the surface lies a mind as quick as it is defiant.

Then there is Prince Izana, the reluctant heir burdened by expectations. Polite, composed, the perfect royal son-yet behind closed doors, his wit is sharp, his heart restless. He does not want a crown forged in duty, nor a bride chosen for power. He wants something real.

When fate weaves their paths together on a night of masked identities and hidden truths, neither expects the spark that ignites between them. But in a world where secrets can be deadly and love is the most dangerous game of all, one night is never just one night.

And when the clock strikes midnight, nothing will ever be the same.All Rights Reserved

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