The Marriage of Countess Michelle

Born into the Aldaran nobility, Michelle’s early life was one of hardship. Following her mother’s death, her grief-stricken father squandered their fortune and sold her to the cruel Barthelemy household. Having endured years of mistreatment, a new arranged marriage awaits the now-grown Michelle. Her fate shifts unexpectedly when the young Count Raphael intervenes, purchasing her freedom for a staggering price. His mysterious motives and the exorbitant sum raise urgent questions. What does the count truly intend, and what future lies ahead for Michelle on this dangerous new path?