Eleanor, a fallen marquess's heir, marries Baron William—who drains her dowry. While away, she falls for Alexander, a castle attendant who's secretly a prince. William returns with a pregnant mistress. Eleanor exposes his debts, demands divorce. Alexander reveals his identity, supports her. She reclaims her title and marries him.
Episode 1 - Eleanor Tries to End Affair with Nolan
Eleanor, whose husband William is returning from the Crusades, attempts to end her secret affair with castle attendant Nolan. She offers him gold coins and a castle as compensation, but Nolan refuses to accept, vowing their relationship won't end just because she says so.
Episode 2 - Wife Confronts Pregnant Lover
William returns from war, only to face a confrontation with his lawful wife over his pregnant lover. He defends the woman, dismissing their marriage as a meaningless family pact. The wife asserts her legal rights over the unborn child, while a message from his grandfather forces William to make a tough choice.
Episode 3 - Prince's Secret & Divorce Confrontation
Prince Alexander hides his identity from Lady Eleanor to keep her unfiltered self, insisting invitations be sent to her family for the Queen's banquet. Meanwhile, William shocks his family by demanding a divorce from Eleanor to marry maid Lillian, triggering a heated clash where Eleanor accepts his request.
Episode 4 - Family Clash & Banquet Invitation Plan
Tensions flare in the manor when William defends his pregnant maid Lillian, but his parents fiercely stand by daughter-in-law Eleanor, citing her noble blood and key role in preserving the family fortune. They give William two Queen’s birthday banquet invitations, urging him to win over Prince Alexander while keeping Eleanor loyal.
Episode 5 - Queen's Banquet: Bickering & Gift Fiasco
At the Queen's birthday banquet, two noblewomen trade catty remarks—one is accused of chasing wealthy suitors, while her rival is mocked over her husband's new mistress. A guest's prized crown gift is dismissed as ordinary, triggering more blame and tension among the attendees.
Episode 6 - Guests Ridicule Baron's Homemade Queen's Gift
Guests privately gossip about the Baron's declined fortunes. When they see the homemade embroidery prepared as a gift for the Queen, they mock its tackiness and scold the lady married into the Baron's family for lacking proper high-society etiquette, creating sharp awkward conflicts.
Episode 7 - Prince Rejects Baron, Blames His Wife
At the manor gathering, Prince Alexander arrives after delaying to let his wife enjoy bantering. Baron William approaches, seeking his patronage for the family's border military supply business and citing a distant royal relation. Unexpectedly, the prince flatly rejects him, telling the baron to ask his wife about her offense.
Episode 8 - Eleanor Strikes a Deal Over Old Scores
At the Queen's birthday banquet, the Prince holds a grudge against Eleanor for a three-year-old carriage incident. When forced to drink to apologize, Eleanor makes a bold bargain—she'll comply only if the Prince helps Baron William's household advance in status.
Episode 9 - Banquet Mix-up & Tense Room Confrontation
At the royal banquet, Baron William's wife drinks for him when he can't handle the alcohol. She's sent to change her wet dress but ends up in a room occupied by a man who claims the maid is his and reveals they've had an intimate relationship for three years, sparking a fierce confrontation.
Episode 10 - Jealous Prince & William’s Sudden Arrival
A jealous Prince presses Eleanor about her bond with William, even pitting himself against the Baron to win her favor. When Eleanor confirms he’s always been her choice, William unexpectedly calls for her outside, igniting tense, captivating moments brimming with romantic tension.
Episode 11 - Eleanor Admits Using Alexander for Revenge
In this tense episode, Alexander confronts Eleanor about her feelings for William, only to be crushed by her cruel admission—she’s used him for three years to get revenge on cheating William. As Alexander flies into a rage and threatens to break down the door, Eleanor quickly covers up, and they head back to the banquet with lingering tension.
Episode 12 - Heated Clash and Fiery Threats
After one person admits Prince Alexander was present, a fierce argument breaks out over double standards. The upset individual threatens to take revenge on the other’s family, sparking tense, confrontational exchanges that heighten the drama.
Episode 13 - Eleanor Confronts Prince to Fix Family Woe
Eleanor's past offense leads Prince Alexander to reject her family's patronage. She takes responsibility and goes to the manor, facing mockery from noble ladies outside. The prince, who's been waiting for her, decides to make her wait longer to teach her a lesson—what will she do next?
Episode 14 - She Forgets Their Decade-Old Shared Memory
A guest is told to wait in a private room instead of the drawing room. Spotting a familiar item, they tease the Highness, unaware it’s tied to a forgotten memory spanning over a decade. The Highness then probes their true purpose, which isn’t about William.
Episode 15 - Eleanor Pleads to Spare William’s Barony
Eleanor comes of her own accord, desperate to keep her actions from ruining William’s household. Confronting her former lover—with whom she shared three years of intimacy—she begs him not to punish the entire barony, sparking a tense exchange over unresolved feelings and motives.
Episode 16 - Eleanor Signs Deal, Conditions Alexander's Move
Eleanor makes a bold deal with Prince Alexander—she'll sign only if he moves to live with her. Her family is shocked to find Alexander's real signature approving their military supply business, sparking whispers about their mysterious bond.
Episode 17 - Tensions Flare, Equestrian Hall Invite Extended
A fiery clash breaks out over the heroine’s connection to Alexander; she retorts with accusations of her detractor’s secret scandal. William announces he’ll take her to the Equestrian Hall to publicly recognize her as his wife, while playful banter about the Prince adds extra intrigue.
Episode 18 - Eleanor Rejected by William at the Manor
Eleanor arrives at the manor claiming to be Baron William's wife, but William publicly denies her identity, names Lillian as his recognized wife and insults her as a low-born wretch, sparking shocked whispers among the onlookers.
Episode 19 - Token Revealed, Royal Protection Against Bullies
After being mocked, the woman intends to leave but rejects the prince's help offer. She reveals a token left by her grandfather that commands respect from all capital nobles. The prince decides to keep the bullying William family and vows to stand up for her, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.
Episode 20 - Lillian Smears Eleanor to the Prince
Guests whisper about Eleanor's close bond with the Prince, envying her dual status as Baroness and the Prince's companion. Lillian curries favor with the Prince and then maliciously spreads rumors of Eleanor's infidelity, shocking the crowd and igniting tense, intriguing drama.
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