The Wastrel & The Assassin
| Languages | English |
|---|---|
| Episode | 17 |
| Genres | revengefamilyhidden-identity |
| Themes | Short Dramas About Revenge and Comeback, Family Drama Short Films, Hidden Identity Secret Heir Short Drama Collection |
After his mother dies under suspicious circumstances, Thomas faces a stepmother plotting against him and a hostile brother. He chooses to act the part of a dissolute wastrel, hoping the disguise will lower their guard and keep him alive. The strategy complicates when his father brings in Harper, a bodyguard feared as the God of Slaughter, assigned to shadow Thomas at all times. With Harper watching every move, Thomas must maintain his charade while quietly uncovering the truth behind his mother's death, turning the household into a quiet duel of deception and observation.
Characters
| Thomas | Heir pretending to be a wastrel |
|---|---|
| Harper | Bodyguard known as God of Slaughter |
| Stepmother | Conspirator against Thomas |
| Brother | Hostile sibling |
| Father | Hires Harper to protect Thomas |
Key points
- Thomas feigns incompetence to survive family threats
- Father assigns lethal bodyguard Harper to watch him
- Mother's suspicious death drives hidden investigation
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