“Ballerina Karen and Duke Arcturus enter a contractual marriage to save her company and satisfy his family, but genuine feelings develop between them.”
Where the Golden Rose Was Plucked
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Ballerina Karen and Duke Arcturus enter a contractual marriage to save her company and satisfy his family, but genuine feelings develop between them.
"Our ballet company has the greatest treasure." Karen Shanaire is a ballerina of rare talent and beauty, but her world is crumbling as her dance company faces insurmountable debt. Desperate to save the legacy she loves, she finds herself in a precarious position with a predatory sponsor. Just as she is pushed to her limit, she is rescued by Duke Arcturus, a powerful and enigmatic figure. Arcturus, facing immense pressure from his family to secure a marriage, and Karen, who desperately needs a protector for her company, strike a deal. They enter into a contractual relationship, each intending to use the other for their own gain. However, as they navigate the complexities of high society and their own hidden vulnerabilities, the lines between their convenient arrangement and genuine affection begin to blur. In a world of secrets and shifting loyalties, Karen and Arcturus must decide if their partnership is merely a fleeting dream or the beginning of something real.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Jun 2025 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M83728 catalog