How I became the CEO's darling

Married First

How I Became the CEO's Darling follows Emily, the adopted daughter of the Getty family who has endured years of neglect and cruelty. When Thomas, the family's heir, fails to protect her at their engagement banquet—allowing others to humiliate her publicly—Emily finally abandons hope in him. That same night, she impulsively marries Lyle, a devoted man who has quietly loved her for a decade. As Lyle's genuine care gradually mends her wounded heart, Emily discovers the depth of his long-hidden affection and begins to heal from the scars of her past. The series explores themes of self-worth, second chances, and unexpected love as Emily learns to accept the devotion she truly deserves.