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My Twenty-Year Poverty Was a Scam
Synopsis
Grant Ellison is the only heir of the Ellison Bank, and his parents raised him poor on purpose so that he would not know it. He is the son of the banker Richard Ellison and has no idea. As an adult he agrees with Sienna Wells, a CEO, to pretend they are a couple so that both their families will stop pressing them. The fake relationship puts him in front of people who envy him, and they set out to bring him down. He has a sharp mind, and his parents help him from behind without telling him. He sees through one scheme after another. Along the way he finds out where he actually comes from and takes the place that goes with it.

Where to watch
“My Twenty-Year Poverty Was a Scam” (72 EPS) is available on FlexTV. Checked 2026-09-09.
Ratings & Reviews

Episode 1 might make you go "what IS this lunatic" and bail. He's my favorite short-drama actor and even I hesitated. Please stay with it!! The acting is unreal, the way his eyes go, the way he smiles, each one gets me >_<
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