Different Social Status
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A war maniac, a killing machine, a monster, a mad raven... The Grand Duke of Draven can only be described with all the worst epithets.Leila, who ends up entering the Grand Duke’s mansion in place of the lady originally chosen to be his bride, is caught off guard by the Grand Duke’s remark before their first night: he already knows the lie.Having been found out for deceiving the Emperor's only relative and nephew, Leila expects death. However, instead, she grasps an unexpected opportunity and avoids the crisis.In exchange for his silence, the Grand Duke forces Leila to continue as the fake bride. Leila accepts in order to achieve her long-prepared goal.A man who was rumored to be so cruel he killed his former wife several years ago. But he constantly makes Leila’s heart race with his kindness and consideration.Yet, she cannot understand why he tries to keep her tied to the House of Draven, making her uneasy...
Chapter 10
July 29, 2025
Chapter 9
July 29, 2025
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Elisha Shooter, the young female admiral who turned the Sepian Navy—once hopelessly trampled by pirates—into a ghost fleet feared by those very pirates.
One day, she receives a bolt-from-the-blue royal decree.
She is to marry Adrian Oberon, the sole heir of the House of Oberon.Unwilling to lose a capable naval admiral, the Queen of Sepia, upon hearing that King Schultz Tugrahan of a neighboring kingdom wishes to form a political marriage with Elisha Shooter, puts forth Adrian as a fake fiancé instead..."I won’t stand to be humiliated because of some bastard, so don’t you dare look at me with those filthy eyes again."And yet, marrying Adrian Oberon, her bitter rival who despised her so intensely?
They had always competed, but he always took first place. He was the one who arrogantly flaunted what it meant to be a truly superior noble!She wanted to disobey this order for the first time ever, but Schultz Tugrahan was already crossing two borders to confirm the engagement’s authenticity."Adrian of Oberon formally proposes to Elisha Shooter. Will you accept my proposal?"Adrian Oberon proposes with a handsome smile, as if he’s forgotten all their past clashes."Did you receive my gift? I won’t hold back in supporting the navy. I wish to see the blueprint you envision."Between the young King Schultz Tugrahan, who promises Elisha the Queen’s throne, and Adrian Oberon, who kneels with a proposal ring, will she be able to pull off this fraudulent marriage?***"Adrian of Oberon formally proposes to Elisha Shooter. Will you accept my proposal?"Before his knee could touch the ground, Elisha threw the ring he offered into the sea."Get out of my sight. Right now."