# WebtoonLib — Marriage of Convenience #56

## Series
- title: Marriage of Convenience
- slug: marriage-of-convenience-245056

## Chapter
- number: 56
- release_date: 2025-03-04

### Summary
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### Key events
- Flashbacks reveal Bianca's infidelity and manipulation by Fernand in the original timeline.

## Spoiler
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Based on your analysis of the provided source material, here is the generated summary: \#\#\# STATIC CONTEXT (MANGA & CHARACTER INFO) \#\#\# MANGA SUMMARY: Based on the provided text, here is a concise profile summary of the story "Marriage of Convenience": "Marriage of…

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Based on your analysis of the provided source material, here is the generated summary: \#\#\# STATIC CONTEXT (MANGA & CHARACTER INFO) \#\#\# MANGA SUMMARY: Based on the provided text, here is a concise profile summary of the story "Marriage of Convenience": "Marriage of Convenience" is a historical romance that explores whether a calculated political union can evolve into genuine love. The story centers on two protagonists who enter a marriage for practical, rather than romantic, reasons. The plot is driven by the intersecting needs of its main characters. Lady Vivian Herhardt is in a desperate situation and must marry to secure her family’s future. Duke Cassian Valentine, a powerful and intimidating figure known as the “Monster Duke,” requires a political marriage to solidify his power and influence. They agree to a "marriage of convenience," a cold and practical arrangement intended to benefit them both. However, as they navigate their new life together, this transactional relationship is complicated by the slow burn of an unexpected attraction. The main characters are defined by their initial motivations and their potential for growth. \* \*\*Lady Vivian Herhardt:\*\* Portrayed as intelligent and resourceful, Vivian enters the marriage out of necessity. Her character arc involves navigating the complex political landscape and the Duke’s household, finding her own strength and agency, and grappling with the development of unforeseen feelings for her husband. \* \*\*Duke Cassian Valentine:\*\* Initially presented as a formidable and cold "Monster Duke," Cassian is driven by political ambition. Beneath his intimidating exterior lie hidden depths and vulnerabilities. His relationship with Vivian challenges his pragmatic worldview, revealing his capacity for genuine affection and leading to significant personal evolution. The central theme of the narrative is the blossoming of love from a pragmatic partnership. It employs classic tropes of the romance genre, including the contract…

## Status
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- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Marriage of Convenience #56](/series/marriage-of-convenience-245056/chapter-56)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/marriage-of-convenience-245056

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