1. in the manga adaptation it seems yes they cut out her being sent to her aunt's place
2. chef dude seems to be 2nd male lead syndrome; let's see until the story actually ends. the grandfather's character is the most damn confusing. in the manga he's outright abusive beating her for trying on and playing with makeup. in the webnovel he's emotionally abusive. then in the novel it seems this abuse was never addressed and glossed over with the MC just forgiving the grandfather. me on the other hand was confused and disappointed. the grandfather should be held accountable for his previously terrible behavior. also, in the manga, WE HAVEN'T GOTTEN TO SEE THE OLDER BROTHER. WTF. Now I have anxiety that one of the best characters just won't show up at all. We should have been able to see him already since in the most recent manga raws was like chapter 17 (don't quote me on this) from the novel. I mean he should be an integral character because he's the one gathering evidence and witnesses to knock down Sandra by organizing other people. Which he does so with gusto and relish while helping his Dad manage responsibilities, the territory, all the while searching for his sister - who's whereabouts he has no clue on. Wow writing that out this guy is a beast.
3. The King in the webnovel feels like an overworked salaryman. While the manga makes him into a gullible idiot who's managed by the people around him - like his brilliant Crown Prince, his younger brother, MC's dad who is the Prime Minister (I'm not sure if I'm reading this right)