The Heir Wears an Apron

LanguagesEnglish
Episode15
Genresromancecomedyfamily
ThemesFamily Drama Short Films, Hidden Identity Secret Heir Short Drama Collection, Contract Marriage Short Dramas

Joseph stands to lose his freedom to choose a life partner when his grandfather coerces him into an arranged marriage with the Smith family's eldest daughter by threatening suicide. Unwilling to wed a stranger, Joseph adopts a false identity and takes a position as a nanny inside the Smith household. From this vantage point, he quietly observes the four sisters, judging their appearances and personalities to decide which, if any, might be a suitable match on his own terms.

Characters

JosephHeir posing as a nanny

Key points

  • Grandfather forces marriage with suicide threat
  • Joseph goes undercover as household nanny
  • He evaluates four sisters for compatibility

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