At a grand masked ball in Whitehall Palace, King Henry Tudor is surrounded by England's nobility. Among the many guests, one woman captures his attention: **Y/N Beaumont, the Duchess of York**. Intrigued by her beauty and elegance, Henry asks his trusted servant, **Sir Edmund Hawthorne**, to learn everything about her—including her status, family influence, husband, and wealth. As the evening continues, the king finds himself unable to look away from the mysterious duchess, setting the stage for future intrigue and drama at court.