Petals & Power (Season 1)
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Claudine Von Brandt,a woman of class and elegance was trampled upon by her fiancé Matthias Von Herhardt for the woman he "loves" Layla Llewellyn whom she overlooked due to the difference in status. Although her engagement with him was merely political,it left her somewhat in distress as she lost the very reason why she became the "perfect lady," in order fit the title the Duchess. After the separation,she was then arranged once again to marry a man across the sea,Nicolas Zimmerman Harrington,a business tycoon who is infamous for his womanizing antics back in his country. Will this end well for her again or will the history repeat itself?
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(HIATUS) I've reincarnated as Claudine von Brandt, the antagonist of the famous manhwa/novel Cry, or Better Yet, Beg. I'm not mad - in fact, this might be the perfect opportunity to finally punch that bastard Matthias in the face. In your dreams, Matthias lovers. You all need therapy! I'm going to focus on being rich and living well, while Matthias keeps bothering Layla. I'll stay on the sidelines and wait for the engagement to implode. I'm going to rebel against my Countess Brandt, and live the life that Claudine should have. Happy. "You want a good life without me? I'll never let that happen." ...Eh? Why are you suddenly here, staring at me like that? The crazy bastard! Why are you suddenly paying attention to me?! Based on the Manhwa "Cry, or Better Yet, Beg" By Solche
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