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Summary
Old money does not gamble.
It plans.In a city ruled by legacy families and inherited hierarchies, Kim Sunoo stands near the top—an omega born into power, trained to survive behind politeness and precision. Lee Heeseung, an alpha heir raised to inherit everything, refuses to play the role expected of him.
Their arranged engagement shocks no one.
What shocks everyone is what follows.Because this is not a game with only two players.
Around them, other heirs watch, calculate, and intervene—friends, rivals, and strangers drawn close by opportunity rather than loyalty. Alliances form quietly. Intentions are hidden behind charm. Every move ripples outward, upsetting balances that once seemed unbreakable.Affection and ambition begin to resemble each other too closely. Control is mistaken for care. Those who step onto the board believing they understand the rules may find the game already moving without them.
Some will learn the rules too late.
And some victories are decided long before anyone realizes the board is already in motion.