# WebtoonLib — Private Scandal #23

## Series
- title: Private Scandal
- slug: private-scandal-official-24a870

## Chapter
- number: 23
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The systematic harassment of Iliyan intensifies, with the reader consensus firmly pointing to his obsessive boss, James, as the true orchestrator behind the paparazzi attacks, rather than his wife, Helen. James's actions are interpreted as a calculated campaign to punish and control Iliyan, with seemingly generous gifts like a home now viewed as a "cage." While Helen still draws some frustration, a growing sentiment suggests she is also a victim of her husband's schemes, with readers theorizing she may be subtly protecting Iliyan for business reasons and could even become a future ally. This relentless torment highlights Iliyan's vulnerability, evoking strong protective instincts from an audience that sees his abrasive personality as a defense mechanism for a "lil guy" who just wants an apology. Amidst the heavy drama, a comedic moment involving a character named Chris provides brief levity. However, dissatisfaction is brewing over the main romance, with some readers feeling the love interest doesn't take Iliyan seriously enough and that Iliyan deserves better. The overarching feeling is one of fatigue with the constant suffering inflicted by the "old creeps," as readers hold on primarily for the hope of seeing Iliyan finally find happiness.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The systematic harassment of Iliyan intensifies, with the reader consensus firmly pointing to his obsessive boss, James, as the true orchestrator behind the paparazzi attacks, rather than his wife, Helen.

### Spoiler summary
The systematic harassment of Iliyan intensifies, with the reader consensus firmly pointing to his obsessive boss, James, as the true orchestrator behind the paparazzi attacks, rather than his wife, Helen. James's actions are interpreted as a calculated campaign to punish and control Iliyan, with seemingly generous gifts like a home now viewed as a "cage." While Helen still draws some frustration, a growing sentiment suggests she is also a victim of her husband's schemes, with readers theorizing she may be subtly protecting Iliyan for business reasons and could even become a future ally. This relentless torment highlights Iliyan's vulnerability, evoking strong protective instincts from an audience that sees his abrasive personality as a defense mechanism for a "lil guy" who just wants an apology. Amidst the heavy drama, a comedic moment involving a character named Chris provides brief levity. However, dissatisfaction is brewing over the main romance, with some readers feeling the love interest doesn't take Iliyan seriously enough and that Iliyan deserves better. The overarching feeling is one of fatigue with the constant suffering inflicted by the "old creeps," as readers hold on primarily for the hope of seeing Iliyan finally find happiness.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Private Scandal #23](/series/private-scandal-official-24a870/chapter-23)
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