Episode 1: The Silent Daughter

The Kingdom of Veridia glittered beneath the morning sun.

Golden trade routes crossed the continent like veins of wealth, carrying silk, gemstones, magical artifacts, and fortunes large enough to buy entire territories.

At the center of that prosperity stood the noble families of Veridia.

And among them—

House Silvercrest.

A family whose name alone represented excellence.

Military genius.

Academic brilliance.

Political influence.

Economic dominance.

For generations, every Silvercrest child had become extraordinary.

Every child...

Except the youngest daughter.

“Lady Wisteria is awake.”

Inside a luxurious nursery decorated with silver curtains and crystal ornaments, a tiny girl slowly opened her eyes.

Amethyst-purple eyes.

Far too calm for a child barely a year old.

Wisteria Silvercrest stared silently at the ceiling.

Again.

I reincarnated.

The thought came with terrifying clarity.

In her previous life, she had been known as Eleanor Whitmore—the youngest CEO to ever dominate the global financial industry.

She built an empire worth billions.

And in the end?

Her business partners betrayed her.

Her body collapsed from exhaustion.

She died alone in an office filled with unfinished reports.

How tragic.

How embarrassing.

Wisteria closed her eyes briefly.

This time, she wanted peace.

No corporations.

No hostile takeovers.

No board meetings.

No greedy investors.

Just a quiet life.

The nursery door opened gently.

A beautiful woman entered first.

Elegant silver hair flowed behind her graceful figure.

Duchess Evelyn Silvercrest.

“My little Wisteria,” Evelyn said softly while lifting her into her arms. “Did you sleep well?”

Wisteria stared at her mother quietly.

Warm.

Gentle.

Safe.

A feeling unfamiliar from her previous life.

Another figure entered soon after.

Tall.

Intimidating.

Sharp golden eyes.

Duke Alaric Silvercrest.

The Iron Duke himself.

Feared throughout Veridia.

And yet the terrifying man immediately softened the moment he looked at the baby in Evelyn’s arms.

“There she is,” Alaric said quietly.

Wisteria blinked.

Interesting.

This man could probably command armies without fear, yet he looked nervous holding a toddler.

“She smiled at me yesterday,” Alaric proudly announced.

“She smiles at everyone,” Evelyn replied.

“Not the same way.”

Wisteria nearly sighed.

Hopeless parents.

A loud voice suddenly echoed from outside.

“MOVE ASIDE! I BROUGHT GIFTS!”

The door burst open.

A handsome young man marched inside carrying mountains of toys, dresses, ribbons, books, and enough candy to bankrupt a small merchant.

Leonhart Silvercrest.

The eldest son.

Future military legend.

Current idiot.

“Little Wisteria!” Leonhart grinned brightly. “Big brother returned victorious!”

He immediately dropped to one knee dramatically beside her.

“I defeated bandits near the western border. Naturally, I deserve praise.”

Wisteria stared at him blankly.

Leonhart gasped.

“She looked at me!”

“You say that every day,” Evelyn said.

“She recognizes greatness.”

No.

You are simply loud.

Another sibling quietly entered behind him.

Orion Silvercrest adjusted his glasses while observing Wisteria carefully.

Unlike Leonhart’s chaotic energy, Orion possessed unsettling calmness.

His sharp eyes lingered on Wisteria for several seconds.

Too long.

Suspiciously long.

“…Interesting,” Orion murmured.

Wisteria felt immediate danger.

That one thinks too much.

Before she could worry further, another elegant figure entered.

Arabelle Silvercrest.

Perfect posture.

Perfect appearance.

Perfect grades.

The terrifying academic genius of House Silvercrest.

Arabelle gently touched Wisteria’s cheek.

“She’s unusually attentive today.”

“She inherited my intelligence,” Leonhart declared confidently.

Everyone ignored him.

As the family continued talking warmly around her, Wisteria remained silent.

For the first time in two lifetimes…

She was surrounded by people who genuinely loved her.

No schemes.

No manipulation.

No greed.

Just family.

And because of that—

She quietly made a decision.

I’ll protect them.

Even if they never know.

Even if I must remain invisible forever.

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