[욕망 단편선] 남편 상사와 하는 나쁜 짓 / [Antología del deseo] Travesuras con el jefe de mi esposo / [Anthologie du désir] Mauvaises actions avec le patron de mon mari / [Anthologie des Verlangens] Schmutzige Taten mit dem Chef meines Mannes / [Antologia del desiderio] Cattive azioni con il capo di mio marito / [欲望短篇集] 和我丈夫的上司做的坏事 / [欲望短編集] 夫の上司とする悪いこと / [Antologia do desejo] Travessuras com o chefe do meu marido / [Антология желания] Греховные дела с боссом моего мужа / [مختارات الرغبة] أفعال سيئة مع رئيس زوجي / [इच्छा संकलन] पति के बॉस के साथ किए गए शरारती काम
Her husband betrayed her. Despair only lasted a moment—her mind quickly filled with the thought of revenge. So she went to the boss her husband hated the most and asked him to hold her. “Ah… nghh! Hhk!” Unlike her husband, the way Baek Yoon-jo thrust into her made Joo Yeon-woo moan uncontrollably. That hot, massive length filling her womb sent shudders through her entire body. With eyes glazed over in excitement, Baek Yoon-jo gripped her chest hard and pounded into her even more relentlessly. “Y-Yoonjo… ssi! Ah… hhhuuhp, uh!” The overwhelming sensations she felt for the first time scared her— like she was falling, plummeting somewhere with no end.
Cute, sexy, puppy-like, and mature! Today, I'm being swept away by a mysterious guy with too many contradictions. Meiko has started working part-time as a lecturer at a vocational school once a week. The only reason she can manage the unfamiliar lessons is because of Yukari-kun, the diligent student. Yukari-kun is a source of comfort! A mental oasis, a cute student! But outside of school, Yukari-kun has an unexpected side to him…!?
The transmigrated Lilith La Noella does everything she can to avoid her fiancé, Duke Edrion La Arkshad, the cause of her death in the original story. She even chooses an unpopular job as a horticulturist in the rural South to get as far away from him as possible. But this choice backfires when the empress calls Lilith back to the capital to give her the nearly impossible task of flowering the World Tree. Otherwise, her entire family will be put to death. Can Lilith dodge another tragic end? And will she flower something more in the process?
The Bride of the Man-Eating Demon / 人喰い鬼の花嫁 / Hitokui Oni no Hanayome
Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
376
4
49
November 8, 2025
It's always been you that I've wanted. Ever since she was a child, Riko has been bullied for her crimson eyes, with people calling her "filthy" and "cursed by a monster." She marries Shuten-doji, a man-eater, in place of her sister, and heads to the mansion, prepared to die. But beneath the cherry blossoms, a demon stands, smiling---? Does the crimson eyes reflect fear, or love? It's a tale of interspecies marriage, as fleeting as a dream.
My Hated Childhood Friend Proposed a Contract Marriage
大嫌いだった幼馴染に、契約結婚を持ちかけられました
Romance, School Life, Shoujo
130
0
52
July 8, 2026
Lydia, a daughter of the Etland count house, is pressured by her family circumstances to enter a contract marriage with her childhood friend, Clarence, whom she’s always disliked. After the contract is in place, Lydia realizes Clarence is suddenly much kinder than before. At school, Lydia faces bullying from students jealous of her union with Clarence. Lydia also discovers a hidden secret that Clarence has been keeping. As Lydia’s feelings toward Clarence begin to shift… this story kicks off a romance where a contract marriage with someone she once hated changes her life completely.
Dare I Hope1 ; Dare I Hope… ; 감히 바라옵건대 ; If I May Dare to Wish ; I dare to plead ; I Humbly Dare To Ask ; If I May Dare Hope
Action, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shounen
2K
58
411
July 10, 2026
Branded a heartless and cruel sovereign, Emperor Herace of the Tevente Empire has lost three empresses to betrayal and murder. Into his life steps Eleanor Snow, the fearless daughter of House Snow, offering herself as his new empress to protect her family from ruin. In a world of assassins, treachery, and political unrest, their alliance is forged out of necessity but eventually tempered by trust. Together, they will fight to defend the empire… and each other.
7-dai Tatarimasu no de Hayaku Kekkon shite Kudasai!
7代祟りますので早く結婚してください！; The Curse will Last for Seven Generation, So Please Get Married Quickly!; Get Married So I Can Curse Your Firstborn and Finally Be Free!; Kutukannya akan Berlangsung Selama 7 Generasi, jadi Tolong Cepatlah Menikah!; Tôi rủa nhà cậu 7 đời đấy, hãy mau kết hôn đi!; Vou amaldiçoar por sete gerações, então se case logo! ; 7-dai Tatarimasu node Hayaku Kekkon Shitekudasai!
Comedy, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural
917
1
69
February 20, 2026
It is said that cats will haunt the people who killed them for seven generations.
Kuro, a black cat who has fallen into the "god of possession," struggles to marry the unladylike hero, Kotaro Nishikiori, in order to complete the "seven generations of possession," the condition for returning to the "god of good fortune," but his love is for Kuro himself.
My Dearest Crown Prince, I Will Protect You In This Life
Shinainaru Koutaishi-sama, Konse wa Watashi ga Mamorimasu / 親愛なる皇太子様、今世は私が守ります
Fantasy, Manhwa, Romance, Shoujo
175
3
101
December 21, 2025
Robbed of her fiancé and falsely accused, the duke’s daughter Else meets her tragic end, only to return to the morning of her broken engagement! Before her death, Else was condemned in front of the nobility by her betrothed, King Anzeum, who coldly declared their engagement annulled. To make matters worse, her only ally, the neighboring Crown Prince, Lucas, was slain before her very eyes. Stripped of everything and drowning in despair, Else’s life ended in silence.But when she opened her eyes, she had returned to that very morning, the day of the annulment. “This time, I will devote my second life to Lucas, the man who believed in me.” With this vow, Else begins to take actions different from her previous life, each step reshaping her fate.
From Fake to Fate: True Love Born From False Pretenses
Tana Bota Kakusa Kon ~ Nisemono no Watashi ga Kureta Honmono no Ren'ai / たなぼた格差婚～偽物の私がくれた本物の恋愛
Drama, Josei, Office Workers, Romance
42
0
24
September 20, 2025
She ended up reeling in a hot CEO from a complete lie?! Mina is a regular office worker, and every day she gets harassed by her haughty, rich coworker Kanemitsu. However, even after the worst torment, Mina manages to get by thanks to her amazing CEO, Mr. Ohno. One day, Mina's phone randomly starts blowing up with tons of texts from guys she doesn't know! When she looks into it, she finds out that someone's used her name and number to register for a dating app. She doesn't know what to do, but surprisingly ends up hitting it off with one of her matches, and they agree to meet in person. When they do, she's shocked to find out that it's none other than... Mr. Ohno?! Could this meeting on such false pretenses actually be a fateful encounter...?
As the villainess Leticia from my favorite otome game, I was reborn into this world. My wonderful new life has begun, surrounded by my beloved favorite characters starting with my fiancé Licht, my "ultimate favorite." To continue cherishing these precious favorites of mine, I am absolutely determined to avoid exile! And there's another storyline I must avoid at all costs...
I Don't Believe in Dating Apps! ; マッチングアプリなんて信じません！
Drama, Romance, Shoujo
316
0
74
July 21, 2026
There’s no way you can find your soulmate on a dating app! Office worker Yui Yokomizo has had nothing but disastrous experiences with dating apps. Just when she finally meets her ideal guy, he ends up cheating on her, leading her to swear off dating apps for good. Then, her company announces “Sharela,” a next-generation AI dating app, and all employees are required to register as monitors. Sharela, boasting a 99% success rate in forming couples, pairs Yui with none other than the company president, Hiroto Sakakibara!? Yui, who absolutely refuses to believe in dating apps, challenges President Sakakibara to a head-to-head showdown, with the app’s future on the line. “If you fall in love with me, my app wins!” A love battle where the one who falls in love loses!
Desc: Zero experience in romance! Yet secretly skilled at writing romance novels, the daughter of the Count family, Marianne LeBlanc. “This author, isn’t it getting a bit boring? The clichés are obvious, and it doesn’t feel realistic.” One day, shocked by a reader’s harsh critique, she decides to write a truly 'mature' romanc and attends a masquerade ball infamous for its scandalous reputation, but strangely falls under a hypnotic magic that sets her body aflame. Even more shocking, the one she almost gets into trouble with is none other than the Crown Prince, Lucius?! And the magic transfers to him because of a kiss with Marianne. There are two ways to break the magic: Wait for it to fade with small acts of physical contact, or… resolve it in one go through intimate union! A ticklish cohabitation with the Crown Prince— can Marianne finally create a romance that feels truly real?
[It was supposed to end after three nights together, but I couldn’t stop.] “I’ve never once seen you as a man.” The drunken confession was cut down in an instant. But what slipped out next was my unfiltered truth: “How would you know if you’ve never even slept with me?” And then came an unexpected reply. “Then… let’s date three times.” In that moment, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the conference room. Behind the closed door, his tie loosened, his breath closing in. “You suggested an office romance… but didn’t imagine it could lead to this?” My lips were caught by his, my body claimed by his touch. Hot, rough— A night with no turning back had begun.
Kei Wataya is a 28-year-old single mother whose beloved son refuses to attend school. She works at a hospital and often feels the stinging gaze of societal sympathy. With her hands full caring for her child, she believes there's no space for romance—until Dr. Nagisa Kamijō, a 40-year-old doctor known for his aversion to women, appears. Despite their decade-long age gap and mutual friction, an unexpected proposal from him turns their dynamic upside-down. This is a raw, intense, age-gap romance between a jaded single mother and a woman-averse doctor, both navigating emotional scars and longing for warmth.
I Will Protect My Emperor! / Я защищу императора! / 내가 황제를 지키겠습니다!
Fantasy, Manhwa, Romance, Shoujo
138
5
180
November 30, 2025
Juliet, stuck in a doomed marriage and a deadly political mess, dies too soon. When a college student wakes up as her, she's determined to return to the real world—until the Duke of Tradis offers a deal: be his fake fiancée.
Choi Yubin, the child actor turned national sweetheart. Gahee, whose life revolved around idolizing Yubin, plunges into despair upon learning his shocking secret. Then Choi Yujin, Yubin's twin brother, appears before her! Gahui reluctantly tries to approach Yujin instead... What's with this guy? He's got nothing going for him except a face identical to Choi Yubin's!
“I will make the world kneel at your feet.” Malgeum, a young woman who takes punishments in place of the noble family’s daughter, one day encounters Crown Prince Jeong-mun. He reveals the secret of her birth and asks her to become his sword. Having lost everything, Malgeum accepts the offer in order to survive. “Jin Seo-ha—that will be the name you are called from now on. And you will become the heir to the prime minister.” Her first mission: to disguise herself as a man, take revenge on her father, and bring down her own clan. Only then can she help Jeong-mun ascend to the throne. On a journey as dangerous as it is intense, the two of them grow ever closer, their feelings deepening with each step…
The Discarded Fiancée and the Cold-Hearted Marquis
婚約破棄された飯炊き令嬢の私は冷酷公爵と専属契約しました～ですが胃袋を掴んだ結果、冷たかった公爵様がどんどん優しくなっています～ • Konyaku Hakisareta Meshitaki Reijou no Watashi wa Reikoku Koushaku to Senzoku Keiyaku Shimashita ~Desu ga Ibukuro o Tsukanda Kekka, Tsumetakatta Koushaku-sama ga Dondon Yasashiku natte Imasu~
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
128
1
85
December 14, 2025
Since childhood, Melfie had been mistreated by her family, forced into the role of the “cooking daughter” and made to slave away in the kitchen. One day, her fiancé Shallow suddenly breaks off their engagement, only to announce that his new bride-to-be is none other than Melfie’s stepsister, Abaritia. Stripped of her place in the household, Melfie finds work as a chef under the infamous “Ruthless Marquis,” Luke. Known far and wide as the “frozen-heart ice mage,” Luke begins to change little by little… all thanks to Melfie’s special cooking.
How to Love a Witch / Mahou Tsukai-sama no Aishikata / 魔法使い様の愛し方
Drama, Romance, Shoujo
186
0
67
November 6, 2025
"Even a mannequin has more charm than you." It was the worst night for Kotori, being dumped by her lover with such cruel words. Following the break-up, she drink her away her sorrows, aware of her sparse facial expressions. As she is returning home, she meets a handsome man named Hijiri who can accurately read her emotions like a magician and she spends the night with him. The next day, she meets Hijiri at Ink Roost Hotel, where Kotori works as a florist. This is an entrance into a sweet dream in which you can't awaken.
‘Ah…… It’s finally the ending.’ After drinking beer and falling asleep, I was possessed by a ruined fantasy novel. A year of living according to the instructions of the writer of this ruined work. As in the original story, I saved the world from the demon king’s hand and finally died. Waiting for me to open my eyes in the original world. However… [Ddi-ring!] [Even after Part 1 ends, the story continues! That’s how Part 2 started! Welcome to “I Became a Saint to Save the World”!]‘Did you write this cursed, ruined work up to part 2?!’ “You swindler! I don’t need them all, so please send me back to the original world!!!” Eventually, I negotiated with the author of this ruined work. If I finish Part 2 without getting caught, please return me to the original world. “Part 2 is childcare, right? Great. I’m going to finish this damn parenting thing super fast!” The problem is that the worldview is the same as Part 1, and I keep running into my comrades. Even the guys who were my comrades have all turned weird. “Why are they like this?” Besides, this duchess I possessed had a huge secret hidden… “Caw?!” Can I go back?
The Unfortunate Noblewoman Doesn’t Notice the Elite Magician’s Too-Heavy Love
不遇な令嬢はエリート魔術師の重すぎる愛に気がつかない
Fantasy, Isekai, Romance, Shoujo
213
1
110
February 7, 2026
Lieselotte, a countess, finds herself in a political marriage with her despised childhood friend—Frost, the duke's heir—due to her family's debts. But Frost treats her with cruelty, triggering her to flee and annul the engagement. Amid her escape, Lieselotte encounters a mysterious young man named Snow at a magical tools shop—who bears an uncanny resemblance to Frost. Soon, she finds herself unable to escape the bonds of fate as love and revenge intertwine.
The Prince-Knight Commander Who Adores the Herb-Loving Lady
王子な騎士団長は薬草好きの令嬢を溺愛してめとりたい
Romance
159
5
117
November 26, 2025
Rosemary, a frontier countess, delights in brewing herbal tea for the knights. When the charismatic third prince, Jylas, arrives as the new knight commander, he first bans her presence—but after tasting her tea, he’s utterly captivated. Romance blossoms, culminating in a heartfelt proposal! Yet, when Jylas is unexpectedly named heir to the throne, their future hangs in the balance…
A man who is flawless in every way—looks, physique, personality, and professional ability. Jihan is truly perfect. Miju has secretly been in love with her boss Jihan, but just when it seems she has no chance at all, she hears the news that Jihan has been transferred to the head office. Feeling like she has no more time to hesitate, she decides to confess her feelings… However, things don’t go as she expected, and in the midst of it all, she realizes something. This perfect man seems to be hiding something!
Bucho to Watashi no Himitsu no Shumatsu / Buchou to Watashi no Himitsu no Shuumatsu / 部長と私のヒミツの週末 / 부장님과 나의 사적인 주말
Comedy, Josei, Office Workers, Romance
55
0
38
September 17, 2025
"I want to do it," he says. Why does my boss want to take things so far? Wait... why'd he start cleaning?? Yui Ando is admired as a helpful and determined supervisor in her company. However, she has one big secret... she's an absolute slob at home and can't clean anything! As her job transitions staff to work from home, she decides to test out her new computer and turns on the camera without realizing... suddenly her strict boss, Mr. Kataoka the Department Manager, sees everything! "It's all over now..."is what she thought when he showed up at her front door, but now he's cleaning the place?! After all that is done, he suddenly says, "Let me come over every weekend to help you clean up the place!" Their secret weekends of cleaning and humor begin!
After Disguising as a Man, I Conquer the Mad Traitor?!
A woman disguises herself as a man to seduce the crazy treacherous minister! / Disguised as a Man, I End Up Targeting the Mad Traitor?! / Cross-Dressing as a Man to Tame the Insane Minister? / 女扮男装后攻略疯批奸臣？！
Drama, Historical, Romance
46
0
54
September 13, 2025
The current Emperor died unexpectedly, and the Empress Dowager brought me from the commoner's background to replace my deceased brother as the Emperor's successor—and that’s fine, but she also wants me to marry the princess as him?! But… I’m a woman too! On the night of our wedding, I escaped after countless hardships, only to fall into the hands of the notorious traitor… Although he constantly wants to kill me, I have no choice but to force my way into his life to keep my secret.
Orphaned and alone, she thought she'd hit the jackpot when a wealthy family claimed her as their long-lost daughter. Instead, she walked into a nightmare. Her parents ignored her, her brother tormented her, and when push came to shove, they threw her in prison to save their beloved adopted daughter. Big mistake. She's back with deadly new skills and zero patience for their games. Her so-called family is about to learn what happens when they mess with the wrong girl.
The Maiden of the Sacred Seal — The Marquis’s Daughter Aims to Be a High Healer
Kiyoshi Shirushi No Otome ～ Moto Yakugaku Kenkyuindatta Koshaku Reijo Wa Konyaku Jitai Shite Haihira Omezashimasu ～ / 聖印の乙女〜元薬学研究員だった侯爵令嬢は婚約辞退してハイヒーラーを目指します〜 / Seiin no Otome: Moto Yakugaku Kenkyuuin datta Koushaku Reijou wa Kon'yaku Jitai Shite High Healer o Mezashimasu / Seiin no Otome: Moto Yakugaku Kenkyuuin datta Koushaku Reijou wa Konyaku Jitai Shite High Healer wo Mezashimasu
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
600
2
133
June 7, 2026
Anna Hiiragi, a researcher at the Pharmaceutical Institute, died one day after being bitten by a snake while studying snake venom. When she opened her eyes, she had been reincarnated as Letitia, the daughter of a marquis in the Orgaria Empire on the otherworldly continent of Aurelian! Though confused by her reincarnation, Anna resolved to become a healer to save many people in this new world as well. While using her innate intelligence and magic to carry out activities to save the people, she caught the attention of the crown prince and a knight...
Tsuihousareta Akuyaku Reijou wa Danzai wo Mankitsu suru / 追放された悪役令嬢は断罪を満喫する
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
524
4
142
February 2, 2026
Diana is reborn into the world of her favorite otome game, only this time, as the villainess. In the game’s story, she’s doomed to be denounced by the prince at the graduation party, stripped of her title, and cast out into a brothel. But Diana still remembers her past life. She knows exactly how this “bad ending” plays out. So before the prince can condemn her, she flips the script, buying the very brothel she was meant to be sold to, and turning herself into its owner. She accepts her exile without hesitation and actually begins to enjoy her new life. But then Alexis, the prince’s right-hand man, comes after her… The exiled villainess isn’t about to take things lying down. Her cunning revenge is just getting started!
Twenty-year-old Jenna Shin has the ability to read how much others like her. But the more she learns about people's true feelings, the deeper her distrust grows... Until one day, a man appears who shows an unusually high level of affection toward her.
I Will Not be Overshadowed by my Twin Sister in This Life
I Won’t Live In The Shadow Of My Twin Sister / 쌍둥이 왕녀로 살아남기 / 今世では、双子の姉の影としては生きません ; In This Life, I Won’t Live as My Twin Sister’s Shadow ; In this life, I will not live as the shadow of my twin sister ; I will not be shadowed by my twin sister in this life ; Surviving as Twin Sisters ; In This Life, I Won't Live as My Twin Sister's Shadow
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoons
777
34
295
April 17, 2026
Right before I died, I discovered the terrible truth, my seemingly perfect twin sister had been deceiving me my whole life. The shock nearly drove me to wish for oblivion, until I woke up back in my childhood. I have to pretend to be a single princess together with my sister so no one discovers we’re twins! Given a second chance, I refuse to repeat the same life of abuse. I will reclaim the family bonds I longed for, the friendships I missed, and the healing power I never knew I had. Everything that was taken from me will be mine. Then I meet Yan, a talking bird with a warning. "The kingdom will fall unless you protect it." Can I really survive this?
Marrying Professor Ouyou / Ouyou-sensei ni Totsugu to Iu Koto / 桜葉先生に嫁ぐということ
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
29
0
48
November 8, 2025
After losing her precious family, Hisa, a young girl, is sent to work as a maid by her relatives to get rid of her. With her only source of comfort, a novel by Ouyou Sensei, she arrives at her new home, the home of the cranky literary figure Hizaki Keisetsu. Hisa's parents died mysteriously, coughing up blood and dancing wildly before dying. Upon learning of Hisa's circumstances, Keisetsu seems to have a plan, telling her to "come and marry me with nothing but the clothes on your back." What is the truth behind this mysterious death that is brought about by this fateful encounter, and what is Keisetsu hiding? A story of truth and love connected by words, set in the Meiji era, when literature flourished.
The Incompetent Noble Lady Finds Happiness With Her Knight in the Frontier
Munou to Sagesumareta Reijou wa Konyaku Hakisare, Henkyou no Seijo to Yobareru - Gouman na Konyakusha wo Sute, Goei Kishi to Shiawase ni narimasu / 無能と蔑まれた令嬢は婚約破棄され、辺境の聖女と呼ばれる～傲慢な婚約者を捨て、護衛騎士と幸せになります～ ; The Scorned “Useless” Noble Lady Is Called the Saint of the Frontier ; The Noble Lady Scorned as Incompetent Is Jilted and Becomes Known as the Saint of the Frontier
Adaptation, Drama, Fantasy, Josei, Romance
282
18
128
January 2, 2026
Emmeline is the only direct descendant of the Margrave of Garrett, whose powerful magic protects the boundary between the monster and human worlds. However, for some reason, she lacks magical powers. Because of this, it is her duty to marry Damian, who possesses strong magical powers, and have children with him. However, Damian is a man who constantly threatens to break off their engagement and belittles Emmeline. Her only emotional support is Emmeline’s personal bodyguard, Bart, and her maid, Alma. Bart secretly has feelings for Emmeline, who continues to endure unreasonable treatment out of a sense of responsibility. Even if their feelings are reciprocated, the two are in a relationship that can never be together! A love fantasy about broken engagements and differences in social status!
Sweet and Risky the Second Time Around: I Can't Escape the Obsessive Sex of My Ex
Futatabime no Koi wa, Amakute Abunai ~Cool na Moto Kare no to Ai Sex Kara wa Nigerarenai~ / Futatabime no Koi wa, Amakute Abunai / 二度目の恋は、甘くてアブナイ / 二度目の恋は、甘くてアブナイ～クールな元カレの執愛セックスからは逃げられない～ / 두 번째 사랑은 달콤하고 위험해
I can't resist a cute reaction like that. His rough yet gentle caresses ignite pleasure within her. Hinako, a dedicated office worker, has spent six years trying to mend her heart after Fumiya shattered it. Then, he walks back into her life, not just as an ex, but as her new coworker. Desperate to hide her turmoil, she feigns ignorance, yet he relentlessly pursues her. When she finally confesses that she never wanted to break up, his answer is an aggressive kiss that steals her breath. "I've missed you this entire time. I'll never let you go again." She drowns in the overwhelming pleasure and warmth of the man she tried to forget but never could. As his wet tongue traces her skin, she spirals into ecstasy. This is an obsessive revenge love story of a possessive man who refuses to let go, and a woman whose past love has left her utterly timid.
The maid Gaeji ends up marrying Yeonsu, the son of a disgraced prince accused of treason, in place of her lady whom she served. However, when the political upheaval succeeds, Yeonsu becomes the crown prince, and Gaeji suddenly finds herself the crown princess. Can she safely carry out the role of a fake crown princess?
I Offered to Find the Ideal Bride, but My Cold Fiancé Suddenly Got Involved
『理想の花嫁を探して幸せにして差し上げます』と言ったら、そっけなかった婚約者が何故か関わってきますが、花嫁斡旋頑張ります • "Risou no Hanayome o Sagashite Shiawaseni shite sashiagemasu" to Ittara, Sokkenakatta Konyakusha ga Nazeka Kakawatte kimasuga, Hanayome Assen Ganbarimasu
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
96
4
88
April 2, 2026
After ten years of being engaged to Gilbert Norman, the duke’s son, Lady Seara Elliot, the daughter of a viscount, requests to break off their engagement. Though Seara still loves Gilbert, seeing his cold attitude toward her and how warmly he interacts with other women has convinced her that she is neither loved nor a worthy match. With that in mind, she resolves to step aside. However, to her surprise, Gilbert refuses her request! Bewildered, Seara begins to think about Gilbert’s true feelings and his happiness. She decides that if she cannot be his partner, then she will find and recommend the “perfect bride” to take her place…
