The Crown Prince Wanted Me Dead, But I Fought Back

Synopsis

The Royal Autumn Hunt was held at the Royal Hunting Grounds outside Panority. The king's banners fluttered in the wind, and the place was packed with nobles and dignitaries. I, Charlotte Whitmore, the eldest daughter of the Whitmore family, rode alongside His Majesty in a striking red riding outfit, looking every bit the valiant rider and drawing countless admiring glances. But out of the corner of my eye, my attention was always on one person—the Crown Prince, Edward Lancaster. Today, he wore a pale blue suit embroidered with golden clouds, sitting on the high platform with an almost ethereal grace. He was the man I'd been in love with for ten years, and everyone in Panority assumed he'd be my future husband. My father, General Richard Whitmore, commanded a third of the Albion Dynasty's army, making him an indispensable ally for Edward's path to the throne. Edward and I had known each other since we were kids, growing up together and sharing a deep bond. Everyone in Panority knew this marriage was a done deal. But suddenly, I heard my personal maid's inner thoughts. 'My lady, whatever you do, don't ask for the marriage! Run! Get away from that damned Crown Prince!' 'Oh, my clueless lady! You seriously don't get it, do you? That so-called gentle Prince Edward is a total fake and a cold-blooded jerk! He's been sneaking around with Isabelle Sinclair, the Minister of Personnel's daughter, forever! She's his real sweetheart. He's obsessed with her!' 'He tells you he loves you, but deep down, he thinks you're just some sword-swinging tomboy, totally uncultured! Marrying you? It's all about grabbing your father's army and using the Whitmore family's power to make himself king!' 'You think marrying him is your happy ending? No way! It's the start of a nightmare for the Whitmore family!'