The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration

Jarmo dreams of the past, of his wretched life in a children's home, and of his desperate, diligent hard work after being taken in by his adoptive father. However, in spite of that, Julius was always ahead of him. Before long, Jarmo's sense of admiration for Julius began to change... Meanwhile, Elsa hosts a fund-raising bazaar at the children's home.

Elsa accompanies Julius on his business trip. Elsa enjoys spending time with the children at the local lord's house, but her heart aches because of Julius's words, "I have no intention of loving you." That night, the two are given a room to share. Julius spends a sleepless night. The two are considerate of each other but pass each other by. The next day, Yarmo visits them...

Julius and Elsa go to inspect a spinning mill. For some reason, Jarmo joins them. While Julius speaks with the mill chief, Elsa goes to the storehouse to pick out threads for decorative cords with Jarmo. Suddenly, they find themselves locked inside—a scheme orchestrated by Jarmo. Jarmo's cunning question, "Isn't Julius just using you?" strikes Elsa's heart and...