The Villainess Empress' Attendant

I, Paresa Menzel, a money-grubbing handmaiden to the infamous Empress. I thought she was the ultimate villainess, but she's nothing more than a prickly cat?! But then I realized that there was a lot more to her than meets the eyes, so I wanted to help her.
"If you are a spy disguised as a maid, I have no choice but to dispose of you."
But I never expected to be noticed by the crown prince. It's bad enough that my heart flutters every time I see the face of the most beautiful one in the empire...! I know I seem suspicious, but my loyalty to the Empress is genuine!