: A Deceitful Marriage , Duke of Deception , The Beggar Duke , or Matrimonio Por Fraude .

: There is a standard version and a mature (R19) version available. Reader Reception

: Some community discussions on platforms like Reddit point out that the female lead can be perceived as a hypocritical or "scummy" character due to her lies and freeloading, which may be polarizing for some readers.

: Silvia Lauren is a con artist who takes advantage of Duke Victor Aswan's long absence at war. She moves into his estate, claiming to be his pregnant wife to live in luxury.

(Korean title: 각설이 공작) is a completed historical romance manhwa and web novel following Silvia Lauren, a swindler who lies her way into a luxurious life only to be caught by the very man she is impersonating. Core Storyline

: You can read the completed comic and the original novel on Tappytoon .

: Readers have highlighted the series for its unique premise and "sweet" romance development.

: The "bloodthirsty war addict" Victor returns much earlier than expected. Instead of punishing her, he decides to play along with the lie—menacingly—and "happily" awaits the birth of his nonexistent child.