Cinderella, Charles, and the Fortune Teller Yan team up to assist Nicholas and Lora in their quest to be together. Little do they know, Paulette is also keen on aiding them.
The Sad Violinist (episode 10)
When Duke Zaral's daughter throws a ball, Prince Charles goes to great lengths to avoid attending. He convinces Alex to dress up as him and go to the ball wearing a mask, pretending to have mistaken it for a masquerade event. Meanwhile, Cinderella sneaks away from the carriage, as her stepfamily is at the ball, and wanders into the gardens. There, she encounters Nicholas, a violinist who is in love with a noblewoman named Lora Pennington. Despite their deep affection for one another, Lora's parents forbid their union due to Nicholas being a commoner and their ambitions to wed their daughter to Prince Charles. This explains the somber tone of the violinist's music. Charles and Cinderella discuss this situation in the gardens and share the belief that social status and wealth should not determine one's choice of spouse. They both agree that genuine love can overcome any obstacle in the end.
There is Something Strange about Him (episode 9)
Cinderella is instructed to gather roses in the forest. Prince Charles discovers that two of his teachers have been replaced due to illness and age; Alex later learns that their tutor has been dismissed. Charles pursues Zaral out of the palace upon becoming suspicious. Observing Charles chasing Zaral, Cinderella opts to trail behind. Zaral orders his henchman to seize Charles, but Cinderella intervenes by pushing a large rock off a cliff and getting apprehended instead. While in captivity, she overhears Zaral discussing his malevolent scheme to overthrow the king. Charles arrives just in time to rescue her.
The Magic of a Smile (episode 8)
A circus is being prepared near the castle, where Cinderella encounters a gifted girl named Mary who struggles with stage fright. As Cinderella strolls through the town, she contemplates ways to assist Mary and unexpectedly meets Charles. Leading Charles to Mary's rehearsal spot, Cinderella encourages Mary to imagine him as Prince Charles. By performing in front of him, Mary overcomes her stage fright. Charles shares a special relaxation technique used by the prince when feeling anxious, which Mary adopts before delivering a successful performance.
The False Fortune Teller (episode 7)
The new fortune teller, an old man who recently arrived in the city, captured the people's interest. When Cinderella's stepmother requested her to visit the fortune teller, she handed over Cinderella's mother's doll as payment. Determined to retrieve her doll, Cinderella sought out the fortune teller and uncovered his true identity - a young boy in need of money, despite having glimpses of the future. Eventually, the boy known as Yan returned Cinderella's doll and they formed a friendship. Yan also predicted a radiant future for Cinderella, mentioning her presence in a magnificent ball gown without divulging specific detail.
The Mystery of the Vineyard (episode 6)
Cinderella's stepmother sends her to pick grapes at the royal vineyard as punishment for outshining Jeanne and Catherine in dancing. Charles, disguised as a page, is revealed as the thief. Cinderella is wrongly accused when Charles escapes with the grapes, leading to her stepmother's scheme. Fortunately, Charles learns of Cinderella's situation and comes forward, clearing her name.
A Dream Meeting (episode 5)
When the prince announces his intention to go hunting, Cinderella's stepmother and two stepsisters opt for a picnic in the nearby woods. However, upon reaching the forest, a storm hits, and a sudden gust of wind snatches Jeanne's hat. Despite their efforts, Cinderella and Jeanne are unable to retrieve it. Mistaken for a bear by Charles and Alex, Jeanne narrowly avoids being shot as Cinderella arrives just in time to prevent a tragedy. It is at that moment that the prince recognizes Cinderella as the girl he encountered in the city.
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