I Love Verticals

Daddy’s Best Friend Made Me His Billionaire Wife

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After her boyfriend’s betrayal, Madalyn marries Nicolas her godfather and dad’s friend in an impulsive decision. What seems like a cold marriage evolves as Nicolas’s long-hidden love for her emerges.

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Credit

director Maria de la Ossa
year 2025

Cast

My Review

final score
4
originality
chemistry
dramas
romance
development

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This one had been sitting on my watchlist for a while, and I finally gave it a go — no regrets!

Meet the Leads:

Madalyn – Smart, driven, and talented, but unfortunately fell for the wrong guy early on. Now she’s working hard to make her mark — even if it means hiding her true identity.
Nicholas – The classic rich CEO, but refreshingly genuine and kind. Loyal to the core, and clearly head-over-heels for Madalyn.

Their marriage was arranged by Madalyn’s father and Nicholas, but for Nicholas, it was love at first sight. Meanwhile, Madalyn — secretly crushing on him — misreads his respectful distance as disinterest. Communication, people! 😅

Madalyn’s choice to work at Nicholas’s company under a hidden identity shows her integrity, but the way the staff treated her? Yikes. Just because they thought Kaylie was Mrs. Powell, they worshipped her and treated Madalyn like trash. Favoritism based on status? Not cute.

The Drama Queens:

Kaylie – She pretended to be Mrs. Powell and bullied Madalyn. Did she really think that would work long-term? Her “other woman” act was delusional, and her downfall? Chef’s kiss.
Michael – Cheater, liar, delusional clown. No matter how often Madalyn rejected him, he insisted she wanted him. Comparing himself to Nicholas? Please. Not even the same league.

Final Thoughts:

It’s a familiar trope, but still satisfying. The whole “marriage deal” between Nicholas and Madalyn’s dad felt a bit odd, but Nicholas is such a green flag it’s hard to complain. Sometimes, you just gotta turn off your brain and enjoy the drama — and this one delivered!

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