Adele was greeted by Emperor Karl's "beloved" concubine upon their arrival at Ehmont Palace on the day of her wedding. To hear his concubine say “I want to enlighten you about his Majesty's likes” was alarming.... more>>

She wed the Emperor, whom she had never met before. He showed up late to the ceremony and then immediately left to visit his beloved concubine at his palace.

The one person Adele was certain wouldn't show up for her wedding invitation, the Duke of Valdre and Commander of the Imperial Guard, Lionel Baldr, had unexpectedly arrived. <<less

"Use me as you please. And together we will destroy our enemies."... more>>

How far could she go for revenge?

Become the target of criticism and ridicule across the entire empire?

Leave bloodstains in her path?

Grace was willing to do anything to get revenge.

They had both lost everything at the hands of the same people, so it was natural for them to form an alliance.
She was willing to enter a fake marriage with Galder, as long as she could stick a knife in the throat of her enemies. <<less