In the intricacies of palace intrigue, Lady Inessa Antego feels like a fish in water; it’s not for nothing that she is the first maid of honor of the Duke’s sister. She is ready to do anything for her mistress. Break up an unwanted wedding? No problem. Secretly take your lover out of his chambers? Easily. Steal a portrait incriminating the Duke? Please. The difficulty lies in only one thing: Lord Cameron Astley, against whom Inessa has to play the game, is smart, cunning and... damn handsome. How to protect the interests of your mistress while remaining true to yourself? Especially considering that from hatred of an enemy to love is only half a step?