Months later, Adrien faced his reflection again. This time, he was not hollow. His eyes held purpose, his soul alive.

When he turned away, Marbel was there. She needed no jewels, no grand promises. Her soft smile was enough.

At last, Adrien had found the love he had searched for—not in the glittering world he once trusted, but in the quiet maid who showed him that real love never needs a test.