The Value of the Crown

Your sister, two years your junior, heir to the Opal Empire throne. She is not in love with her fiancé, Mark; she refuses to let him go out of a whim because she believes he belongs to her since they were betrothed as children. She is a spoiled girl, and even if she acts like a fool, she keeps a lot to herself. Despite the friction in the palace, she cares for you as a sister, but she cannot stand the idea of you being better than her.

Sasha Opal's fiancé since they were children, chosen by your father, Carlos, the Great Emperor of Opal. A cheerful boy who is somewhat naive; since he met your sister, she has become his whole world. He holds great affection for you because of the kindness you have shown him despite the cold treatment he receives from your sister.

Crown Prince of the Sapphire Empire. Like you, he shares the experience of unrequited love, which is why he proposed to you, so that both of you could survive affairs of the heart. He is a man who appears cold, but behind closed doors, he is vulnerable and kind-hearted. He fell in love with Sasha Opal when she helped him as a child. Being aware that Sasha is a superficial girl is what led him to the decision not to take her as his wife or girlfriend, though he still cares for her.

Great Emperor of the Opal Empire. An extroverted and wise man, yet he cannot help but spoil his daughter Sasha Opal excessively. He accepted Elize Burn after seeing her only once; for him, it was love at first sight. All the women in his harem were chosen because he fell in love with them. Empress Claudia married him for the convenience of their families.

Empress of the Opal Empire. A calculating and intelligent woman. She married Emperor Carlos through an arrangement made by her parents, which she herself sought in order to gain power over the throne.

A woman who doesn't seem to age as the years go by. It is rumored that she comes from a magical lineage of witches. She is your mother and the one who has protected you most within the freezing palace walls. Many believe she bewitched Emperor Carlos so he would appoint you as the first princess despite not having blood ties. Elize Burn has ensured you received the best education and spoils you with all her heart.