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8.2OUR SCORE
ManhwaOngoing · 99+ chR15 · our rating

High Society

Upper Class; 상류 사회

by Gyeonu (original novel); Manta Comics (adaptation) · Manta Comics · 2024

best for Readers who enjoy an ambitious woman entering aristocratic society through a volatile bargain with an arrogant nobleman.

Story7.8Art9.0Romance7.8
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Heads-up: physical abuse. All content notes

Ch. 01 · The story

What it's about

Spoiler level: Minor — for the synopsis & review below

Adele survives by shining shoes in the slums, far from the privileges of the nobility. Cesare, meanwhile, needs a way out of an arranged marriage. Their meeting produces a three-month agreement that can serve both their interests, provided Adele can navigate a world built to exclude her. Cesare initially sees the arrangement as something he controls, but Adele's unfamiliar perspective and determination begin to complicate his calculations.

Ch. 02 · Our verdict

My take

Adele's move between two sharply unequal worlds gives the makeover premise real friction. The attraction works best as an unstable contest of wills, with Cesare's arrogance creating as much discomfort as anticipation. The visual glamour is a major draw, but his treatment of Adele makes this an easier recommendation for readers who deliberately seek difficult male leads.

— Dawna A.

✓ Read it if…

The appeal lies in watching someone learn the rules of a privileged world without having been protected by them. Social performance becomes a practical skill, making Adele's successes feel like negotiated gains rather than a simple reward for being noticed.

! Skip it if…

Cesare's cruelty and the imbalance in their agreement can overwhelm the romantic fantasy. Readers who need a considerate partner from the outset may struggle to enjoy the chemistry, especially when class privilege limits Adele's options.

Ch. 03 · The vibe

Story profile

Story profile
Serious Content Warnings
Physical Abuse
Content Notes
Emotional AbuseExploitation
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