# WebtoonLib — Beware the Villainess! #5

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

## Chapter
- number: 5
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
The confrontation following Melissa Foddebrat's decision to end her engagement with Crown Prince Ian Basilios intensifies, sparking overwhelming outrage among readers. The conflict escalates as Ian shamelessly refuses to accept the breakup, and the situation is further complicated by another woman who orchestrates a scene to falsely accuse Melissa of assault. Ian’s complicity in this charade, coupled with his decision to allow guards to physically restrain the ducal daughter, has cemented his status as a universally despised antagonist. Readers express extreme frustration and vicarious anger, with many wishing Melissa would enact the violent, ashtray-smashing fantasy from the previous chapter, especially since she is being framed for violence anyway. While Melissa's immense patience is praised, the prolonged nature of the argument has led to some criticism regarding the story's pacing, as the single scene has now spanned multiple chapters. The collective sentiment is a desire for severe karmic retribution for Ian, with readers humorously calling to "\#CancelIan" and demanding justice for the protagonist.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The confrontation following Melissa Foddebrat's decision to end her engagement with Crown Prince Ian Basilios intensifies, sparking overwhelming outrage among readers.

### Spoiler summary
The confrontation following Melissa Foddebrat's decision to end her engagement with Crown Prince Ian Basilios intensifies, sparking overwhelming outrage among readers. The conflict escalates as Ian shamelessly refuses to accept the breakup, and the situation is further complicated by another woman who orchestrates a scene to falsely accuse Melissa of assault. Ian’s complicity in this charade, coupled with his decision to allow guards to physically restrain the ducal daughter, has cemented his status as a universally despised antagonist. Readers express extreme frustration and vicarious anger, with many wishing Melissa would enact the violent, ashtray-smashing fantasy from the previous chapter, especially since she is being framed for violence anyway. While Melissa's immense patience is praised, the prolonged nature of the argument has led to some criticism regarding the story's pacing, as the single scene has now spanned multiple chapters. The collective sentiment is a desire for severe karmic retribution for Ian, with readers humorously calling to "\#CancelIan" and demanding justice for the protagonist.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Beware the Villainess! #5](/series/beware-the-villainess-890e18/chapter-5)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/beware-the-villainess-890e18

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