Why settle for being a lowly errand girl when you can become the most pampered companion of the empire’s deadliest woman? In the delightful romantic comedy I Became the Villainess’s Favorite, Lariette is reincarnated into a world where her original fate was to be a mistreated sidekick. Refusing to be a doormat, she pivots her loyalty toward the notorious villainess, Evangeline. However, Lariette quickly discovers that the supposedly vicious lady is actually a doting sweetheart who wants to keep her forever—by marrying her off to her brother.

The catch? Her future brother-in-law is the story’s original male lead, who was destined to be obsessed with the heroine, not her. Despite Lariette’s desperate attempts to stay in the background, the powerful Duke begins a relentless pursuit that defies the original plot. If you want to read manhwa with a refreshing twist on friendship and unexpected romance, this ongoing series is a perfect find. You can follow Lariette’s chaotic rise to high society on various manhwa online platforms. For those looking for free manhwa with the fastest update manhwa chapters, this story of a sidekick turned favorite is a must-read.