From Jerk's Wife to Tyrant's Queen

LanguagesEnglish
Episode12
Genreshistoricalromancerevengecontract-marriage
ThemesSecond Chance Regret Drama Collection, Contract Marriage Short Dramas, Historical and Palace Short Dramas

Elodie, celebrated as the Empire's foremost socialite, attempts suicide three times after believing her husband Oswin perished in battle. She discovers he orchestrated his own demise to marry her stepsister and planned to relegate Elodie to a mistress. Refusing that fate, she accepts a proposal from Ashley, the realm's tyrannical ruler, and becomes queen. During their lavish wedding procession through the capital, Oswin reappears and pleads for her affection, but she has already moved beyond his reach.

Characters

ElodieEmpire's premier socialite turned queen
OswinHusband who faked his battlefield death
AshleyTyrant ruler who proposes marriage

Key points

  • Oswin faked death to marry stepsister
  • Elodie marries Tyrant Ashley instead
  • Oswin returns during royal wedding procession

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