Shuen stood in front of the mirror, her expression dark.

"...Huaaah."

Even though she tried to force a bright smile, it was far from natural. Her heart raced uncontrollably, refusing to calm down.

"This isn't like me."

Facing the overwhelming wall of anxiety, Shuen sighed deeply, staring at her reflection in the mirror. A young lady adorned in a frilly dress and a large pearl necklace stared back at her.

"Haaa..."

Shuen was full of doubt.

"I'm just too perfect."

Too perfect to be rejected by Michail, that is.

To shake off her nerves, Shuen lightly slapped her cheeks. After …