Since childhood, she lived under oppression and cruelty, kidnapped by mysterious beings and branded with a magical mark. Because of this, she was cast out by her family, treated as “tainted”, and denied any chance at a normal life. Even her arranged marriage to the heir of a noble family was stolen from her, given to her cousin instead. Humiliated further, she was forced to hide her face behind a monkey mask so no one would see the cursed mark she bore. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the leader of a powerful noble family, a man known for his cold demeanor and mysterious strength. In a twist of fate, an accident causes her mask to fall, revealing not only her hidden beauty, but also a strong spirit she never knew she had. Instead of disgust, the mysterious noble finds himself drawn to her, seeing something no one else ever did… Why does he care about her? And what is the true secret behind the mark that made everyone reject her? A mysterious and thrilling romance where a shunned girl becomes the center of attention for the most powerful man in the empire!