After giving up her dream to become a priestess, Elaine resignedly applies to work as a maid in the imperial palace and earn money for her family. While working, she runs into a mysterious man who treats her with unusual kindness. Moved by his gestures, Elaine begins to fall for him... until she finds out he's none other than the war hero, Prince Theo Veronica! But just when she tries to distance herself from the prince, he offers her a unique deal that will change her life forever.