# WebtoonLib — The Villainess Turns the Hourglass #24

## Series
- title: The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
- slug: the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619

## Chapter
- number: 24
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
Reader discussion overwhelmingly confirms the long-held theory that the crown prince, Asher, has mistaken Aria for her stepsister, Mielle. This case of mistaken identity, which has resulted in gifts and courtship being directed at the wrong sister, is a major source of amusement and anticipation for the audience. Readers are eagerly awaiting the inevitable reveal, predicting immense embarrassment for Mielle when Asher's true interest in Aria becomes clear. Alongside this central development, two subplots have garnered significant engagement. The burgeoning romance between Aria's maid, Sarah, and a marquis is a point of both endearment and anxiety, with readers expressing fear that Aria's meddling could unintentionally derail the relationship. Concurrently, another maid, Annie, has provoked a strong negative reaction due to her perceived jealousy and rude remarks about Sarah's appearance. While readers continue to praise Aria's cunning and manipulative "villainess" persona, a palpable impatience is growing for the resolution of the gift mix-up and a direct meeting between Aria and Asher.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Reader discussion overwhelmingly confirms the long-held theory that the crown prince, Asher, has mistaken Aria for her stepsister, Mielle.

### Spoiler summary
Reader discussion overwhelmingly confirms the long-held theory that the crown prince, Asher, has mistaken Aria for her stepsister, Mielle. This case of mistaken identity, which has resulted in gifts and courtship being directed at the wrong sister, is a major source of amusement and anticipation for the audience. Readers are eagerly awaiting the inevitable reveal, predicting immense embarrassment for Mielle when Asher's true interest in Aria becomes clear. Alongside this central development, two subplots have garnered significant engagement. The burgeoning romance between Aria's maid, Sarah, and a marquis is a point of both endearment and anxiety, with readers expressing fear that Aria's meddling could unintentionally derail the relationship. Concurrently, another maid, Annie, has provoked a strong negative reaction due to her perceived jealousy and rude remarks about Sarah's appearance. While readers continue to praise Aria's cunning and manipulative "villainess" persona, a palpable impatience is growing for the resolution of the gift mix-up and a direct meeting between Aria and Asher.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Villainess Turns the Hourglass #24](/series/the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619/chapter-24)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-villainess-turns-the-hourglass-374619

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