The Lord's Maid

~She was a maid, a peasant of the lowest standing, yet at first sight, she melted the icy walls the Lord had built around his heart.~ ****** In a land where peasants are regarded as dirt and crushed beneath the oppressive feet of elites, Evie Willows is an orphaned girl, residing with her relatives. However, driven by the constant scorn of her aunt and her cousin's lewd advances, Evie harbours dreams of independence. She yearns for a noble job to earn a living and live freely from judgement and prejudice. However, her quest for a job unexpectedly lands her in the very Mansion of the sovereign Lord of Valeria. Lord Michael Blackthorn. But—the rumours about him are clear: He is cold, ruthless, sardonic, emotionally detached—everything a villain should be. His walls are up, surrounded by icy layers of indifference. But most especially, everyone knew the Lord of Valeria despised the very concept of marriage and love?—it was just a foolish illusion of the heart to him. Meanwhile, Evie promises herself to steer clear of the twisted world of elites, avoid all drama and attention, working hard to fulfil her dreams. However, the moment she steps into his mansion, a pair of glacier-blue eyes falls on her. But what if those watchful eyes belonged to none other than the Lord of Valeria himself?