After Betraying the Duke, I Claim the Crown

LanguagesEnglish
Episode13
Genreshistoricalromancerevenge
ThemesShort Dramas About Revenge and Comeback, Short dramas about love triangles and betrayal, Historical and Palace Short Dramas

Commoner Ella holds a royal post as Duke Leon's secretary while secretly sharing his bed, yet his heart belongs to Karina. When Karina reappears and subjects Ella to relentless cruelty, Ella resigns and enters the palace seeking a new path. Prince Edmund recognizes her ability and promotes her through court ranks until he offers marriage. The engagement secures Ella a future the duke never provided, leaving Leon to face the consequences of his neglect.

Characters

EllaCommoner secretary turned royal fiancee
Duke LeonNoble employer and secret lover
KarinaLeon's preferred love interest
Prince EdmundRoyal ally who proposes marriage

Key points

  • Ella serves Leon as secretary and hidden lover
  • Karina returns and drives Ella away with bullying
  • Edmund elevates Ella to fiancee status

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