Following the death of the Green family's eldest son, Rory is given the duty to marry Margaret to continue the lineage. Though neither is willing, they cannot defy family traditions. However, the manipulative presence of the widow Lydia slowly poisons their marriage, winning Rory's attention through deceit and emotional games. After having her heart broken repeatedly, Margaret finally decides to seek a divorce and leave the family. But fate has a cruel twist: on the day of her departure, a tragic fire threatens to consume everything. A poignant tale of betrayal, regret, and the high price of a divided heart. In this historical romance, only one woman can truly hold the crown. Success is finding a path out of the flames.