
Julian Pembroke, Heir of the Marquis of Ardour, declared dead. Seraphina Sterling claimed Pearl Pembroke's child as her own. Three years later, Julian returns with his mistress and twins, to seize power and demote his wife. Seraphina allies to expose his Crime of Deceiving the Crown. Julian files a royal petition. Seraphina reveals truth, leading to Julian's exile. Stripped of her title, Seraphina moves to Jiangnan, lives independently.