# I Ditched Him for His Rival

> Esther Jennings discovers her fiancé, Channing, is cheating with her stepsister, Ember, and worse, she's pregnant. Heartbroken, Esther seeks revenge by marrying the ruthless Carl Shepherd, the infamous "Devil of Riverton." In exchange for his power, she agrees to be his wife, but they vow to keep things strictly business. As Esther fights back against her betrayers, the line between pretense and real feelings blurs, and love grows in the ashes of revenge.

- Type: short drama (vertical series)
- Page: https://staging.shortdramadb.com/dramas/10048-i-ditched-him-for-his-rival
- Episodes: 81
- Released: 2026-02-09
- Language: en
- Platforms: Reelshort
- Tags: Female, Drama, Family Drama, Strong Heroine, Revenge, Suspense, Comeback Story, Modern, Eye-opening, Thought-provoking, Mom-and-Son, Father-and-Daughter, Charming, Sharp-tongued, Regrettable, Exciting, Shocking, Wheelchair, Love Triangle, Twisty Tale, Girl Power, Conspiracy, Dysfunctional-Family, Feel-Good, Mother-and-Daughter, Inspiring, Imaginative, Romantic, Suspenseful, Witty, Emotional, Mind-Bending, China, Contemporary, All Ages, Independent Woman, Strong-Willed, Protective Husband, Billionaire, CEO, Business Owner, Heiress/Socialite, Love-Hate, Self-growth, Hidden Feelings, Karma, Hidden Identity, Mistaken Identity, Secret, Business, Fated Lovers, Redemption, Affair, Love After Marriage, Flash Marriage, Mansion, Villa, Office, Hospital, Restaurant, Street, Getting Back at Ex, Competition, Sabotaging, Illness, Hooking-up, Misunderstanding, Secret Reveal, Identity Reveal, Engagement Breakup, Caught Cheating, Breakup

## Where to watch

- [Reelshort](https://www.reelshort.com/movie/i-ditched-him-for-his-rival-69807208dfd5be3b22078e6d)

## Cast

No cast added yet.

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Source: ShortDramaDB v2, https://staging.shortdramadb.com/dramas/10048-i-ditched-him-for-his-rival. Last updated 2026-11-15.