Hiding My True Self

After years of living as a pampered burden to her family, Mary Siringa finally recognizes the error of her ways and sets out to forge her own path. While searching for employment, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Prince Grandiel, who is operating in secret under his mysterious alter ego, Nepenthes. Captivated by Mary, the prince devises an unconventional arrangement that will forever alter her fate. Grandiel binds Mary to a magical contract, offering her a position as a maid within the imperial palace while simultaneously employing her as his personal spy. The terms of this supernatural agreement are absolute and unforgiving. She is strictly required to safeguard the prince's hidden identity and adhere flawlessly to every clause written into their pact. Failure to comply carries a terrifying consequence: her heart will violently explode. Thrust into a treacherous world of royal intrigue and deadly magic, Mary must navigate her perilous new role without revealing the truths she is sworn to protect. Her survival now depends entirely on her ability to conceal her genuine nature, leaving her to face an impossible question—can she successfully hide her true self, or will the effort cost her life?