Resisting Mr. Lloyd: An Age Gap Romance

• Age Gap
• Billionaire
• Contemporary
• Female
• Hidden Identity
• Innocent Damsel
• Rom-Com
• Sweet

• Ep. 1
  Clarisse's world is turned upside down as she faces family pressure to quit college and marry. She meets Austin, a mysterious man who offers her a deal: marry him in exchange for financial help. Clarisse is hesitant, but Austin's charm and good looks make her consider the proposal. As they form an unlikely alliance, Clarisse begins to uncover secrets about Austin's true identity. Meanwhile, Austin's grandmother threatens to take drastic measures if he doesn't get married soon. With tuition fees overdue and expulsion looming, Clarisse must decide whether to accept Austin's offer and risk everything for a chance at a better life. As they navigate their complicated arrangement, sparks fly between them, and Clarisse finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Austin. Will she take a chance on this unexpected romance?
• Ep. 2
  Clarisse faces pressure from her family to drop out of college and marry a rich man. Her stepmother and father are unsupportive, with her stepmother having spent all the money Clarisse's late mother left for her education. The argument escalates, with Clarisse's stepmother telling her she's nothing without her. Meanwhile, at a construction site, Austin's grandmother visits, and he is notified of her presence. The scene shifts back to Clarisse, who is determined to find her way and make her mother proud. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Clarisse's life is about to take a dramatic turn, potentially involving Austin, whose true identity and intentions are still unknown to her.
• Ep. 3
  Austin's grandmother is being scammed by a vendor selling fake amulets on a construction site. The scammer claims the amulet can cure ailments and ensure marriage. Austin intervenes, revealing the scammer's true intentions. He saves his grandmother from falling victim to the scam. Meanwhile, Clarisse helps Austin's grandmother, showcasing her kind nature. Austin's grandmother threatens to jump off his new mall if he doesn't get married soon, adding pressure to his personal life. The scene highlights Austin's protective side and sets the stage for his eventual alliance with Clarisse.
• Ep. 4
  Clarisse's financial struggles worsen as her tuition payment is overdue, threatening her college enrollment. Meanwhile, she encounters Austin's grandmother at Shane's Pop-Up Store, where the older woman offers to buy her new clothes as a gesture of gratitude for helping her earlier. However, Austin's colleague appears, accusing Clarisse of being a scammer. Austin intervenes, revealing his relationship with the elderly woman and vouching for Clarisse's integrity. As Clarisse's financial woes deepen, she asks Austin if she can borrow money from him instead of accepting his grandmother's offer, marking a turning point in their interaction.
• Ep. 5
  Clarisse asks Austin for a loan, and he agrees, but only if she marries him. Austin's grandmother has been pressuring him to get married, and Clarisse needs the money to pay her overdue tuition. With expulsion looming, Clarisse reluctantly agrees to the proposal, saying "I'm 21. Fine, I'll marry you." Austin sees this as a win-win situation, where he gets a wife to satisfy his grandmother and Clarisse gets the money she desperately needs.

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