A Timid Lady was Turned into an Ugly Cat, but on the Verge of Fainting is Picked up by the Most Fearsome Military Duke

Marie, a plump and timid yet dull viscount’s daughter, has always lived in the shadows of her beautiful half-sister, who was constantly under the spotlight. Her only source of pride is her engagement to Prince Maxim. However, one day when she was eighteen, Prince Maxim suddenly breaks off their engagement. He had fallen in love with Marie’s half-sister. To make matters worse, in order to take everything away from Marie, her half-sister curses her, transforming her into an ugly cat.  Lost, as she wanders around in the city and on the brink of death, Marie is rescued by none other than her archenemy and the most feared military duke. However, after living together, Marie discovers that the Duke is not the person she thought he was… She finds herself bewildered by the duke’s unexpected affection. Despite her confusion (I’m an ugly cat, you know!?), she desperately tries her best to act like a cat. Amidst this chaos, she unexpectedly encounters her ex-fiancé who had abandoned her…?  This is the story of a young lady who has turned into the “ugly cat of the century,” yet finds love and strength, reclaiming her life and appearance.  ※ This story concludes with a happy ending, with sweetness increasing towards the end. While beginning with seriousness, it evolves into a comedic tale. For those who love tales of doting, dramatic reversals, comeuppance, beauty and the beast (with a fierce feline twist), fluffiness, heroine growth arcs, and tales of rising from the bottom to the top, this story is for you!