Ares has become the enabler for Kai’s tyrannical attitude. I don’t really like either of them. In Kai’s case, I’ve never found one instance where he’s likeable and being sincerely kind to Alicia.
I get how some people who grew up poor could still be feeling entitled and acting arrogant. Kai has been showing his affection to Alicia in ways that would just hurt Alicia. When he himself realise that he’s guilty and should make amend, his idol, Ares, rebuked it and encouraged him to be basically more arrogant by never admitting their wrongdoing.
How could Alicia not want to just disappear from Kai’s life, when all he did was annoying and hurting Alicia with his spoiled brat act?
I hope Alicia could find her happy ending, regardless with Ares or not, although Lancelot seems hundred times better than Ares. Ares never stood up for Alicia. He shows his affection by turning everything Alicia says. Giving her fancy work, wage, and luxury will amount to nothing if his treatment continue to be selfish like this. How could jealousy validate a child’s misbehaviour? Such a shame of characters. Only respect Elise and Lancelot with Alicia.