Moxi Liao

College student Mia Reed flees an arranged marriage and accidentally finds refuge in the Scott residence, where she spends a night with Ben Scott. Refusing the hush money he offers, she walks away—only to discover she’s pregnant. Years later, desperate to save her chronically ill son, Mia returns seeking treatment. But Ben’s childhood friend, Zoe Lane, ruthlessly drives her away and has her trafficked to a scam syndicate in Ironvale.

Dylan Palmer, Emperor of Corria, has a unique constitution that forbids him from growing close to women. During a visit, Emma Weber—hoping to bear his child and become empress—drugs him, unintentionally involving Nina Greer in her scheme. Nina ends up spending the night with Dylan, but he dismisses the encounter as a mere dream—until six years later, when he meets a child bearing the unique royal birthmark.

Dylan Palmer, Emperor of Corria, has a unique constitution that forbids him from growing close to women. During a visit, Emma Weber—hoping to bear his child and become empress—drugs him, unintentionally involving Nina Greer in her scheme. Nina ends up spending the night with Dylan, but he dismisses the encounter as a mere dream—until six years later, when he meets a child bearing the unique royal birthmark.