# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #38

## Series
- title: Depths of Malice
- slug: depths-of-malice-049f84

## Chapter
- number: 38
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
Following her newly forged alliance with Felicity Carter, Verta initiates the next phase of her revenge by targeting Rosalie's fiancé, Nathan, a collaborator with the villainous Marquess Carter. Her chosen method is a direct and personal assault: to seduce and "steal" Nathan, a ruthless plan that has earned the tacit approval of Rosalie's stepmother. This morally ambiguous strategy has become the chapter's central conflict, creating a sharp divide among the audience. Many readers support Verta's unapologetic "villainess" persona, arguing she is ultimately protecting the naive Rosalie by removing a "trash" partner. Conversely, a significant portion of the readership expresses deep sympathy for Rosalie, fearing the inevitable heartbreak and betrayal will destroy her trust and a potential friendship, questioning if a less personal method could have been employed. Amidst the main plot, the chapter features a memorable appearance by the eccentric side character John, whose strange demeanor is a recurring point of amusement, and also fuels a fan theory suggesting the perceptive nobleman Blaine may be secretly manipulating Nathan's movements.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Verta begins her plan to seduce Rosalie's fiancé, Nathan, to dismantle Carter's influence.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following her newly forged alliance with Felicity Carter, Verta initiates the next phase of her revenge by targeting Rosalie's fiancé, Nathan, a collaborator with the villainous Marquess Carter.

### Spoiler summary
Following her newly forged alliance with Felicity Carter, Verta initiates the next phase of her revenge by targeting Rosalie's fiancé, Nathan, a collaborator with the villainous Marquess Carter. Her chosen method is a direct and personal assault: to seduce and "steal" Nathan, a ruthless plan that has earned the tacit approval of Rosalie's stepmother. This morally ambiguous strategy has become the chapter's central conflict, creating a sharp divide among the audience. Many readers support Verta's unapologetic "villainess" persona, arguing she is ultimately protecting the naive Rosalie by removing a "trash" partner. Conversely, a significant portion of the readership expresses deep sympathy for Rosalie, fearing the inevitable heartbreak and betrayal will destroy her trust and a potential friendship, questioning if a less personal method could have been employed. Amidst the main plot, the chapter features a memorable appearance by the eccentric side character John, whose strange demeanor is a recurring point of amusement, and also fuels a fan theory suggesting the perceptive nobleman Blaine may be secretly manipulating Nathan's movements.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #38](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-38)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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