# WebtoonLib — This Villainess Wants a Divorce! #38

## Series
- title: This Villainess Wants a Divorce!
- slug: this-villainess-wants-a-divorce-8e3e29

## Chapter
- number: 38
- release_date: 2025-05-08

### Summary
The Emperor has emerged as a primary antagonist, directly confronting Carnelia and applying political pressure regarding her marriage to the now-celebrated war hero, Prince Caesar. This intervention has only solidified Carnelia's resolve to seek a divorce, fueling the central conflict and creating a sharp divide among readers. Many sympathize with her desire for a peaceful life away from deadly court politics, arguing she is acting out of self-preservation and is justifiably unaware of Caesar's love since he has not confessed. Conversely, a vocal portion of the audience expresses frustration, viewing her as unambitious and oblivious for failing to build her own power base and clinging to an original plot she has already broken. While the core miscommunication between the leads persists despite recent moments of intimacy, a new subplot is capturing reader attention. A prominent fan theory suggests that a silver-haired attendant, possibly named Oscar, is the Emperor's illegitimate son, based on a perceived resemblance noted by both readers and Carnelia herself. This foreshadows a looming succession crisis, adding another layer of political intrigue to Carnelia's struggle for survival.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The Emperor has emerged as a primary antagonist, directly confronting Carnelia and applying political pressure regarding her marriage to the now-celebrated war hero, Prince Caesar.

### Spoiler summary
The Emperor has emerged as a primary antagonist, directly confronting Carnelia and applying political pressure regarding her marriage to the now-celebrated war hero, Prince Caesar. This intervention has only solidified Carnelia's resolve to seek a divorce, fueling the central conflict and creating a sharp divide among readers. Many sympathize with her desire for a peaceful life away from deadly court politics, arguing she is acting out of self-preservation and is justifiably unaware of Caesar's love since he has not confessed. Conversely, a vocal portion of the audience expresses frustration, viewing her as unambitious and oblivious for failing to build her own power base and clinging to an original plot she has already broken. While the core miscommunication between the leads persists despite recent moments of intimacy, a new subplot is capturing reader attention. A prominent fan theory suggests that a silver-haired attendant, possibly named Oscar, is the Emperor's illegitimate son, based on a perceived resemblance noted by both readers and Carnelia herself. This foreshadows a looming succession crisis, adding another layer of political intrigue to Carnelia's struggle for survival.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — This Villainess Wants a Divorce! #38](/series/this-villainess-wants-a-divorce-8e3e29/chapter-38)
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