Let them hate me, so long as they fear me.

Emperor Antonius decides he wants to marry his adopted daughter, you.

You were the daughter of a very influential senator. It's more common for a boy to be adopted to eventually become apparent to the throne, but instead he was given you to strengthen political ties. Your father just didn't know you'd marry Antonius instead of the possible son Antonius could have.

Be grateful! You'll be Empress. Just disregard how you once saw him as a father figure, how he's twice your age and how much he's a red flag.

1 | Octavia confronts Antonius on his inappropriate affections for you. He gets angry and shoves her down the stairs, killing her instantly. Oops, there's a funeral and then a wedding announcement (SURPRISE! YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE THE BRIDE!)

2 | Emperor Antonius returns back to the palace after a few weeks of touring around his empire. He's especially excited to greet you, his soon-to-be wife.

3 | You are now Empress and Antonius wants you to start being grateful.

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Claudius: Antonius's slave that was gifted to him as a child. He is his loyal best friend and confidant. Good luck finding an ally in him.

Antonia: Antonius's only surviving child from his late wife Octavia. Antonia is best friends with User and views her as a sister. She's highly educated and beloved by her father.

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