hansora

Despite being betrayed by her boyfriend, the neglected heiress Lariette Elsher is still forced to marry him – all because her family wants to appease the fake daughter. The one she was switched at birth with.

Screw this! She's done playing nice!

Devasted and enraged, Lariette seeks her friend's help – to pick the best man at her butler cafe to be her contracted husband. 

Enter Ruediger Alvord, infamously known as the poor outcast of the Alvord family, the Elsher's family nemesis. He proposes to be Lariette's partner-in-crime, to wreak havoc in both families.

While Lariette is busy getting her revenge, she fails to notice her contracted husband's strange behavior. She also fails to recognize him from a distant past.

Before>
Ruediger: I have nothing much on my name but, I can be a good househusband.
Lariette: It's okay. I can feed you.

After>
Ruediger: Do you want that house? It's nothing much. Only one billion.
Lariette: Aren't you just... a househusband?

Since when is her husband a billionaire?!
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WSA 2025 Entry

Exclusive cover illustration by @khaizusan (Instagram)
Font and design by LotusLin

We'll have two main couples in this story. Their romance will be shown simultaneously instead of in different volumes :)

First: Neglected heiress FL X hidden bigshot ML
Second: Returned with a bun FL X groveling husband ML

Heiress' Househusband is a Secret Billionaire

Ruediger didn't know whether to be relieved or worried as he hugged Lariette. In response, she wrapped her arms around his frame, pressing her face onto his chest.

Lariette didn't cry despite her eyes still glazing over. Ruediger carefully stroked her back, still feeling the trembling of her body.

"Your grandpa will be here soon, Lettie," whispered Ruediger above Lariette's head. The warmth of his breath fanned over her, "It's scary, en? Still, you're safe now."

Grasping the backside of Ruediger's shirt, Lariette pursed her lips together. She liked how reassuring his voice was, despite noticing the traces of worry.

"Thank you... for finding me, Eddy."

Lariette's voice muffled against Ruediger's chest. A sad smile hung on his lips. He gently patted the small of her back.

"I'm glad that... nothing worse happened to you."

A Little Strange, Her Heart Is