Look peeps..... You came here knowing she's a villainess. And now because she's not a "likeable" villainess, you want to change the plot? Why exactly did you come here for then? One of the rare villainesses that acts like one and you complain? And what exactly isn't likeable about her? The fact that she's not a pushover and fights for what she wants?The fact that she acts romantic and wants to be loved for once? The fact that she's supposedly dumb? Besides, she's not that dumb. She trusted that bastard, but being too trustful isn't the same as being stupid. Yes, she's scheming, but she's avoinding eye contact and the prince can't read her thoughts this way. If he could he wouldn't need to ask her again about how she knew about his secret, as she thought multiple times about the novel and its power, and he wouldn't stare so much at her.