I’m Running for Crown Princess, but All I Want is a Steady Paycheck! (Manga) Vol. 4

THE FINAL TEST Therese has been rescued, unveiling the truth behind the prince’s true consort! It turns out Therese’s kidnapping was the work of a neighboring country, Barba. They’ve come to misunderstand that Therese was selected as the prince’s official consort, leading them to target her. With the kidnapping behind them, the selection of the consort is to be finalized as Prince Leon wishes. However, Therese’s true goal is not to be selected as the consort, but to become a lady-in-waiting. In order to make her dream come true, Therese asks the prince for an opportunity to apply for the job. Will she be able to pass the application exam?
Series Overview: Therese, the daughter of an impoverished marquis, works hard day and night to save every penny she can just to scrape by. One day, she’s offered a chance to change her status and situation—by competing to become the next royal consort. Therese hesitates, unsure that someone as poor as herself could ever be a consort, and decides to decline the opportunity. That is until she learns that just being a candidate could lead to a high-paying position as a lady-in-waiting! Determined to take the chance, she decides to go for it. But when she arrives at the castle, she realizes that this competition is way more cut-throat than she anticipated! Can Therese’s down-to-earth attitude keep her safe and above the fray? Or will this contest cost her everything?