The Reason I Contractually Married My Rival

Just before her knighting ceremony, Jeanne remembered her past life. That the prince she had sworn her loyalty to had betrayed her and burned her alive. She had been foolish enough to be deceived back then, but not in this lifetime. To avoid getting entangled with that bastard, her only choice was to enter the service of the Grand Duke, Claude—her former rival—and seek his protection. Pride doesn't put food on the table, nor does it keep one alive. “Quite an arrogant rookie, aren't you?” “Why? Are you scared? Want me to go with you?” He is still an annoying man who knows exactly how to get under her skin, but thanks to him, she avoided the worst possible future. And yet, that damn pri...