The Devil Dragon's Substitute Bride - Episode 5

Lilith confronts her cousin, accusing her of lying about saving her sister in exchange for marrying the duke. The cousin coldly denies any promise to save Anna, treating the marriage deal as a privilege for Lilith and belittling her status. Tensions escalate when Lilith is insulted and the duke, visibly injured, steps in to protect her from the cousin's verbal attacks. Despite the duke's weakened state, he shields Lilith, but the air is thick with blood and unease. The episode ends with Lilith questioning the duke’s true intentions, unsure why she was chosen as the substitute bride.