The marquise saved and freed Eric from uninvited brides. And although Lord Riccardo remains a target for the queen’s matrimonial plans, the escape from the estate was a success. Only Erica herself is still considered his bride, albeit under a deferred contract. However, she still does not plan to marry the marquis and for now honestly performs the duties of a personal assistant. After all, His Excellency has so many problems, the solution of which Erica has to take upon herself. And the Marquis and his son categorically do not want to part with such a wonderful bride and almost future stepmother. And they no longer know what to do to lure her into the family. After all, there are many other brides, but she is the only one!