FROM PRINCESS TO SLAVE Princess Beatrice of Elpasa can do nothing but watch helplessly as Duke Alessandro of the Nosteros Empire invades her country and strips her of her status—but nobody could have predicted she would take to hard labor like a fish to water. Having grown up as a commoner named Chloe, the former princess is quick to reclaim her birth name and chop off her long locks, eager for a fresh start. However, Chloe’s past stubbornly clings to her when her intellect and charm catch the eye of Duke Alessandro himself! Will she be able to hide her previous identity as Beatrice, or is she fated to meet her end by his sword no matter what ?