# WebtoonLib — The First Night With the Duke #14

## Series
- title: The First Night With the Duke
- slug: the-first-night-with-the-duke-8bf970

## Chapter
- number: 14
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
Ripley continues her efforts to sabotage her engagement, with her latest scheme involving acting like a complete slob to disgust Duke Zeronis. This plan is largely perceived by readers as "comedic gold," generating significant laughter and second-hand embarrassment, particularly due to the Duke's deadpan acceptance of her antics and his unwavering "MARRIAGE OR DIE" ultimatum. The chapter provides crucial context for Ripley's seemingly irrational behavior through a flashback, revealing that in a past life, she suffered severe trauma after being falsely accused of stealing a friend's boyfriend. This past event now fuels her desperate fear of repeating the same mistake with the original novel's heroine, explaining her obsession with derailing the marriage. This revelation has not settled the polarized reader debate; while many celebrate the story's humor and Ripley's "harebrained schemes," a vocal contingent continues to criticize the relationship as "toxic," citing the power imbalance and coercive threats, and expresses growing frustration with Ripley's repetitive failures. Amidst the controversy, Ripley's maid, Sylvia, is consistently highlighted by fans as a standout character who "carries this story."
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## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Ripley continues her efforts to sabotage her engagement, with her latest scheme involving acting like a complete slob to disgust Duke Zeronis.

### Spoiler summary
Ripley continues her efforts to sabotage her engagement, with her latest scheme involving acting like a complete slob to disgust Duke Zeronis. This plan is largely perceived by readers as "comedic gold," generating significant laughter and second-hand embarrassment, particularly due to the Duke's deadpan acceptance of her antics and his unwavering "MARRIAGE OR DIE" ultimatum. The chapter provides crucial context for Ripley's seemingly irrational behavior through a flashback, revealing that in a past life, she suffered severe trauma after being falsely accused of stealing a friend's boyfriend. This past event now fuels her desperate fear of repeating the same mistake with the original novel's heroine, explaining her obsession with derailing the marriage. This revelation has not settled the polarized reader debate; while many celebrate the story's humor and Ripley's "harebrained schemes," a vocal contingent continues to criticize the relationship as "toxic," citing the power imbalance and coercive threats, and expresses growing frustration with Ripley's repetitive failures. Amidst the controversy, Ripley's maid, Sylvia, is consistently highlighted by fans as a standout character who "carries this story."

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The First Night With the Duke #14](/series/the-first-night-with-the-duke-8bf970/chapter-14)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-first-night-with-the-duke-8bf970

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