# WebtoonLib — Beware the Villainess! #18

## Series
- title: Beware the Villainess!
- slug: beware-the-villainess-890e18

## Chapter
- number: 18
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
Following Melissa's public humiliation of Crown Prince Ian at the ball, the chapter's tone shifts dramatically to focus on her butler, Nine Forton. A sudden and intense event occurs where Nine is seen with a frightened expression, causing him to flee. This prompts an immediate and powerful wave of concern from the audience, who are fiercely protective of the character. The overwhelming reader consensus is that Nine has just seen the person responsible for his traumatic past, specifically the individual who cut out his tongue. This encounter appears to trigger a severe PTSD-like reaction. While some readers continue to praise Melissa's stunning appearance and mock Ian's shamelessness, the central conflict revolves around Nine's safety and the mystery of his attacker, with some speculating it could be a character named Jake or a former master. The chapter ends on a suspenseful note, with readers expressing deep worry for Nine and questioning Melissa's delayed reaction in going after him.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Following Melissa's public humiliation of Crown Prince Ian at the ball, the chapter's tone shifts dramatically to focus on her butler, Nine Forton.

### Spoiler summary
Following Melissa's public humiliation of Crown Prince Ian at the ball, the chapter's tone shifts dramatically to focus on her butler, Nine Forton. A sudden and intense event occurs where Nine is seen with a frightened expression, causing him to flee. This prompts an immediate and powerful wave of concern from the audience, who are fiercely protective of the character. The overwhelming reader consensus is that Nine has just seen the person responsible for his traumatic past, specifically the individual who cut out his tongue. This encounter appears to trigger a severe PTSD-like reaction. While some readers continue to praise Melissa's stunning appearance and mock Ian's shamelessness, the central conflict revolves around Nine's safety and the mystery of his attacker, with some speculating it could be a character named Jake or a former master. The chapter ends on a suspenseful note, with readers expressing deep worry for Nine and questioning Melissa's delayed reaction in going after him.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Beware the Villainess! #18](/series/beware-the-villainess-890e18/chapter-18)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/beware-the-villainess-890e18

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