Although her marriage was arranged by her parents, Chloe, the daughter of a count, had deeply loved her fiancé, Ernest, the eldest heir of the Ordrand Marquis family, since childhood. However, she is struck by the shocking reality when Ernest decides to break off their engagement and choose her younger sister, Emily, instead. Amid the pain of betrayal and heartbreak, Lionel, a young duke from the renowned Cislay family, suddenly appears and proposes marriage to her without any warning.
Taejin lived much of his youth as an idol trainee, and there was only one person he could trust: his actor boyfriend, Haekyeong. But if comparison is the thief of joy, then Taejin was robbed blind, as Haekyeong couldn’t go a day without comparing Taejin to his former lover. Years later, after Taejin and Haekyeong have broken up, the former is finally set to make his debut… There’s just one problem: Jaerim, the ex of Taejin’s ex, is their new center star! As the two step into the spotlight together, they soon become embroiled in a rumor that the two of them have beef; while Jaerim claims that it’s all Taejin’s fault, Taejon claims it’s just one big misunderstanding. To resolve the feud and save their group, the two are forced to take extraordinary measures and engage in some not-so-idol behavior... *(Source: Lezhin)* [Original Webtoon](https://www.lezhin.com/ko/comic/xs_partner) **Official Translations:** [English](https://www.lezhinus.com/en/comic/xpartner), [Japanese](https://www.beltoon.jp/detail/xs_partner), [Spanish](https://www.lezhin.es/detail/ex-candalo), [Thai](https://www.lezhinth.com/detail/xs_partner), [French](https://www.lezhinfr.com/detail/bt_1111245) *Note: The official French translation is uncensored.*
“I shall bestow upon you the favor you desire.” * Three months from now. If I don’t receive mana, I will die. There is only one way. To have intercourse just once with someone overflowing with mana. “Won’t you please grant me this favor?” “Of course. It is my duty to help those in need.” That is how I found a candidate. The High Priest of this land, Cloud Saint. A man even kinder and more virtuous than the rumors suggest. “Please… do it until the end.” “You’ve finally become honest again.” But for some reason, I feel like I’ve provoked the wrong person. This relationship I started. Will it really be able to end after just once?
Lee Jihyun had nurtured a childhood aspiration of being a fashion columnist while dwelling in a rural community. However, at the age of 30, she finds herself employed by a celebrity gossip website, sporting a bulldog clip in her hair. As she ponders over a speculated affair involving her favorite star, Haneul, and a remark from a coworker, memories of her youthful love interest, Jimin, flood her mind. Could Haneul be the same boy she once knew? To lay her doubts to rest, she turns to her hometown buddy, Taein, unaware of his amorous feelings for her.
Berta's abrupt marriage to the King as his second consort was purely for the sake of preserving their lineage. Their obsession with pureblooded nobility had caused their kingdom's downfall. To regain power, they took drastic measures by marrying a woman from the largest ethnic group in the population, who were previously inferior. Berta, as the first-born daughter of Kasha's powerful faction's current lord, was chosen as the bride. She struggled with a loveless husband and a despising queen but endured her obligations. Her wish to return home free of palace duties was disrupted by an unexpected pregnancy after spending three nights with the King.
Born with unusual hair and eye color, Lisette has been mistreated by her mother and mocked by her sisters and even abandoned by her fianc. To find her own place in life, she throws herself into studying and perseveres despite hardship. But when her fianc is stolen by her sister, Lisette finally decides to leave home.Using her unique talents, she becomes a palace lady-in-waiting and earns recognition from the queen and others. Just as she begins to find a new place where she belongs, a plot by another sister unfolds behind the scenes threatening her hard-won peace and forcing Lisette into a life-changing struggle. Thus begins a tragic noblewoman's life-turnaround fantasy where she fights to reclaim dignity, find purpose, and build a new future on her own terms.
In every tale of a prince and his beloved triumphing over obstacles, there is always an adversary determined to keep them apart. Thus, the Prince Love Support Team was formed to aid the bond between Prince Ulysses and Julia, a virtuous yet humble woman. Their objective is to galvanize the citizens for the hero and heroine in this timeless rags-to-riches tale. The team includes Meliarose Maxwell, portraying a pompous villainess who attempts to intimidate Julia using her wealth and influence. Bertram Millard serves as the forlorn admirer, yearning for Julia's affection but realizing his futility. Lynette Vicious acts as the henchwoman of the malevolent villainess, who mercilessly harasses Julia. Meanwhile, Willem Herschel is Prince Ulysses' stalwart advocate, imparting valuable intelligence to the group. Together, they strive to enhance the love affair between Ulysses and Julia, but despite Meliarose's relentless commitment to her malevolent role, their efforts fall short. Is her true calling as the antagonist?
Mei Sahara, a hopeful and innocent individual, is taken aback upon learning that she has been betrothed to a stranger named Hijiri Kamijo, a triumphant and attractive CEO, when she turns twenty. Despite appearing to be the perfect fairy tale prince charming, Mei must confront the predicament of being with him as he endeavors to take all of her "firsts" away.
#18 / The Beast Tamed by the Evil WomanNovel Summary : tbc, will edit / someone else can tl the manhwa summary when it comes out The one and only real villainess in the novel took a beautiful man and tamed for the rest of his life. After pushing his fears to the limit, he's learned how to plead from her, becoming a beast that could never escape, even if his leash was loosened. However, the beast falls in love with the woman who saves him, becomes the emperor with her by his side, and punishes the villainess to eternal restraints. Following the story, I took over the villainess' body at the time when she was halfway through taming the male lead. ......What should I do? First, let's undo the brainwashing bit by bit. And then... Let's pretend that we've repented. "I've gone through so much trouble looking for you." "I... don't quite understand what you mean, Your Majesty." "How can I forget your touch?" He grabbed my wrist, held my hand and gently brushed it over his cheek - just like how Illyana, the villainess in the novel, always did when she praised him. "I will tame you, like you did - a beast that can do nothing without me." My palm was brushed over his cheek, then his lips. He planted a short kiss on it before slowly pulling my hand away.
San attends the most elite female school in Okinawa, when WWII aggravated to the point she and her classmates are recruited in order to serve for the Japanese army as nurses. They will have to deal with a far cruel reality than what they could ever imagined.
Ling Miaomiao found herself transported into a novel where she was forced into the role of the third-wheel character who had to complete trite and overused missions. Not only did she have to dismantle the relationship between the lead couple, but she also had to triumph over the cruel and unforgiving Black Lotus, Mu Sheng. However, Miaomiao was confident in her abilities and ready to conquer anything that came her way. Yet as she progressed through the story, she noticed that the plot was deviating from the expected and even the Black Lotus seemed strangely fixated on her. Could it be that Miaomiao's fortunes were about to change?