A Substitute for Love
| Languages | English |
|---|---|
| Episode | 10 |
| Genres | revengemafiaromancesecret-identity |
| Themes | Short Dramas About Revenge and Comeback, Hidden Identity Secret Heir Short Drama Collection, Mafia and Crime Romance Short Dramas |
Vera discovers her fiancé Julian conspires with her stepsister Isabella to abandon her at the altar and deliver her to Lorenzo, a ruthless underworld leader known for collecting damaged people. Instead of submitting, Vera destroys her engagement ring and proposes a secret marriage to Lorenzo herself. On their wedding night, she uses a personal formula to halt his debilitating nerve pain, becoming the sole person capable of soothing him. As Julian grows jealous and attempts to assassinate Lorenzo, the trap backfires, leaving Julian captive in Vera's laboratory. The Carter family collapses while Lorenzo reclaims his criminal empire with Vera positioned as his equal partner.
Characters
| Vera | Protagonist who marries Lorenzo |
|---|---|
| Lorenzo | Crippled underworld tyrant |
| Julian | Treacherous former fiancé |
| Isabella | Stepsister allied with Julian |
Key points
- Vera swaps herself for Lorenzo at altar
- Her formula stops his nerve pain
- Julian trapped as test subject
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