Ongoing
"Our ballet company possesses a priceless gem."
That gem is none other than Karen Shaner—a ballerina blessed with ethereal beauty and natural grace. Once hailed as a noble flower on stage, Karen is forced to seek a patron when her beloved dance company teeters on the edge of collapse.
But when that sponsor unveils his sinister desires and attempts to violate her, Karen is saved in the darkest moment by none other than Duke Acturus, the famed hero of Gloretta.
"Step into my embrace, unfortunate lady."
"…Thank you, kind sir who finds pleasure in others’ misery."
Bound by circumstances, they enter a contract: Acturus, pushed to marry by his family; Karen, in desperate need of both an investor and a shield. Their alliance is one of convenience—cold, calculated. But the façade begins to crumble.
"What if this is just a fleeting dream? When I’m with you… it feels like I’m dreaming."
What began as a lie grows into something painfully real.
Yet beneath Karen’s graceful exterior lies a garden of thorns—thorns Acturus never anticipated.
“Tell me you didn’t do it. Say you’ve been wrongly accused.”
“Acturus…”
Her voice was soft. Too soft.
And in that moment, Acturus wanted to flee—not from her, but from the truth. Because even now, Karen Shaner was heartbreakingly beautiful. Beautiful enough for him to bear this cruel reality.
"I wish I had never dreamed such a dream."
With trembling hands, he raised the icy barrel of his gun to her forehead.
A single shot rang out.
A dream-like moment shattered—forever lost.
At the Place Where the Golden Rose Broke Manhwa, also known as 금빛 장미가 꺾인 그 자리엔 / In the Place where the Golden Rose Was Broken. This Ongoing Manhwa was released in 2025. This series was written & illustrated by Evergreen, Han Seol On. At the Place Where the Golden Rose Broke is about Drama, Fantasy, Romance story.
