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The Cost of Desire

Seeking revenge for her sister, Ivy infiltrates a dragon prince’s palace and turns desire into a dangerous weapon.

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THE STORY

About The Cost of Desire

After her sister is destroyed by the ruthless Dragon Prince, Ivy infiltrates his palace to seek quiet revenge. Blessed with addictive, honeyed nectar, she uses her sensual charm as her sharpest weapon. She teases, tempts, and lures the greedy prince into forbidden, heated encounters. Every soft caress and shy whisper is a calculated trap. As she stirs dangerous jealousy between the royals and plays with burning desire, a deadly game of seduction and vengeance unfolds in the shadow of the dragon court.

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Why watch The Cost of Desire?

  • A revenge plot unfolds inside a dangerous dragon court.
  • Ivy uses sensual charm as part of her calculated strategy.
  • Royal jealousy and forbidden encounters drive the conflict.

Who is this story for?

  • Viewers who enjoy revenge-driven palace dramas.
  • Suitable for audiences seeking sensual intrigue and royal conflict.

What to expect

  • Palace infiltration
  • Seduction as strategy
  • Dragon court rivalry
  • Revenge against a royal enemy

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Female Lead

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Try The Playboy Prince Is Rome's Deadliest Weapon, which shares the drama and revenge and hidden-identity and forbidden-love and royalty themes. You can also browse the full drama collection.

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