The curtain rises. Bastian Klauwitz and Odette von Dyssen begin their act for the empire, playing the perfectly enamored couple who are engaged to be married. But beneath the facade, the two are only playing the part as a means to their separate objectives. What they don’t realize yet is that they may be more alike at heart than they seem… In a maze of misunderstandings, secrets, and revenge, will Bastian and Odette be each other’s salvation or destruction? (Source: WEBTOON) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*

Erna Hardy is the daughter of a ruined noble family, and she's a fish out of water among the elites of Lechen's high society. But this country bumpkin makes a giant splash when her official debut is interrupted by Prince Björn Dniester, the kingdom's "Royal Poisonous Mushroom." Suddenly, Erna is the hot topic on everyone's lips, and Prince Björn decides that courting the young lady will help him thwart persistent reconciliation attempts from his pining ex-wife. It's not until Erna unwittingly finds herself becoming a pawn in the prince's toxic game that she realizes how he's earned himself such a venomous title. And despite her best attempts to steer clear of his royal mess, an innocent mistake leaves her indebted to the prince indefinitely. Now, she's at his mercy as she works to pay off her debt. But is this royal mushroom really as deadly as everyone says? (Source: Tappytoon)

After losing her parents at the age of 12, Layla Llewellyn is passed from one uncaring relative to another until she’s sent away to another country altogether. Arriving in the Empire of Berg, she is placed in the care of Bill Remmer, a gruff distant relative who seems to care for little else other than his work as a groundskeeper for the renowned Herhardt family. After years of neglect, all Layla wants is a place to call home, but her encounters with the dashing Duke Matthias von Herhardt and the rest of high society pose trials and tribulations for the tender-hearted girl. (Source: WEBTOON)

For Sandy the maid, seeing Killian Winifred's handsome face is the best part of working for the Winifred family. But Killian's fiancee, Alexandra, hates his womanizing ways and would rather be struck by lightning than marry him. As if to answer her prayer, lightning strikes Alexandra's carriage while she's out on a rainy day. In that exact moment, Sandy falls off a cliff while gathering mushrooms, landing on the carriage. Next thing she knows, she's waking up in Alexandra's body! With her own body buried in a cemetery, Sandy has no choice but to pretend she's Alexandra. But despite her best efforts, Killian starts noticing changes in "Alexandra's" behavior. The situation get even messier when the real Alexandra's soul shows up and demands her body back. Can Sandy and Alexandra return to their previous lives, or will they have a better chance of getting struck by lightning again? (Source, Tappytoon)

After her grandfather's passing, Erna's peaceful countryside life is flipped on its head by a mountain of unexpected debt. She sets off to the city of Lechen in search of a father she hardly knows, but instead of receiving a warm welcome, Erna's swept up in his elaborate schemes and tossed into the city's unforgiving marriage market. Just when her life seems on the precipice of spiraling into chaos, the infamous Prince Björn steps forward to offer her a ray of hope. His aid, however, comes with a warning-he cautions her against consuming the poisonous mushroom. As Erna stands at the crossroads of her life, she's faced with a choice: Does she dare swallow poison in the hope of a brighter future, or is it better to resign herself to a destined fate? [Original Web Novel](https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=5191948) [Official English](https://www.wattpad.com/story/390375827-the-problematic-prince)

After losing her parents at the age of 12, Layla Llewellyn is passed from one uncaring relative to another until she’s sent away to another country altogether. Arriving in the Empire of Berg, she is placed in the care of Bill Remmer, a gruff distant relative who seems to care for little else other than his work as a groundskeeper for the renowned Herhardt family. After years of neglect, all Layla wants is a place to call home, but her encounters with the dashing Duke Matthias von Herhardt and the rest of high society pose trials and tribulations for the tender-hearted girl. [Original Novel](https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=4429337) Audio Novel