The Substitute's Secret Prince
Vera Sutton's father brought home a concubine and stepsister, Isabelle Sutton. Her mother died, and Isabelle stole all affection. The emperor decreed Vera marry Third Prince Adrian Shaw, rumored disabled. Her father forced her to marry in Isabelle's place. Vera discovered her guard, Rhys Shaw, was Prince Shaw, infatuated with Isabelle and using Vera. Betrayed, she agreed to marry. Adrian Shaw was actually the future heir chosen by the emperor.
