Beware the Villainess! — Chapter 57

Phew, okay, let's dive into the reader reactions for Beware the Villainess! Chapter 57! It seems this chapter was all about Crown Prince Ian showing up and... well, attempting something. 🤔

The main takeaway? Readers were initially *confused* because Ian suddenly looked... surprisingly decent? Many were totally bamboozled, thinking, "Who's this pretty new guy?!" only to realize it was just *him*. Cue the collective groan and instant attractiveness drain! 😩😂

On Ian's side, while a tiny fraction admitted to feeling a *smidge* bad for him because he looked pathetic or cute (seriously?!), the VAST majority are **absolutely not buying it**. The consensus is loud and clear: "Too little, too late!" "Talk is cheap!" "He needs to WORK for it!" and "You are still trash, sir!" 🔥 Readers firmly believe his past behavior was unforgivable and one chapter of looking sad doesn't cut it. Many applauded Melissa for being completely unswayed, setting boundaries, and reminding him exactly why she's done. QUEEN! 👑

Bonus points go to Jake, whose pouting over his lost gun "Monica" and general antics provided some hilarious comic relief amidst the Ian drama. 😂 So, while Ian might be trying, readers are still firmly on Team Melissa (and Team Nine!), side-eyeing the "repentant" Crown Prince. 👀