
In her past life, Isabelle Sterling was married to Sean Lockwood. Sean failed to become Top Scholar, grew decadent, and resorted to domestic violence against Isabelle. Both died in a fire. They returned to their wedding day, then went separate ways. Isabelle became Queen; Sean became Chancellor's son-in-law and Top Scholar in waiting. At the Top Scholar's Banquet, they meet again. Mistaking her for a commoner, Sean Lockwood arrogantly humiliates her.