Evelyn Fleming, the ninth princess of Ilus, abandons her royal life in search of Andrew Klein, who vanished three years prior. As she flees the palace, she carelessly drops her pendant, a vital symbol of her identity. Meanwhile, Hannah Clarke finds and mistakes it for hers, leading Evelyn to endure crushing shame. Evelyn's quest takes a further blow when she finally locates Andrew, only to be met with an icy reception.