Damien took me by force and released Tristan, and after that, Damien and I remained in a strained marriage.
Now, as I looked at the invitation in my hand for a national banquet in Arcanthia, memories of my past life came flooding back.
In my previous life, Tristan had invited me here to meet privately, leading me to steal Damien's military plans. That betrayal resulted in Damien's defeat and the fall of my country.
"Mrs. Hale, will you wear this?" a maid asked, holding up a green dress.
"No, I'll wear the pink dress Damien gave me."
The maid looked surprised. Didn't she know I always favored the green dress, Tristan's favorite color?
I understood her confusion but chose not to explain.
I changed into the pink dress Damien had given me, took his arm, and we made our way to Duke's Manor.
"Amelia, don't think that wearing the dress I gave you will make me lower my guard. If you're thinking of escaping, it won't happen in this lifetime."
Damien had already heard that Tristan would be here today. Amelia's eagerness made her intentions clear.