Chapter 78: A Villainess Goes to Therapy (With Wine)

Chapter 78: A Villainess Goes to Therapy (With Wine)

Seraphina had reached her limit.

Losing to Lucien repeatedly? Unacceptable.

Her plans failing one after another? Infuriating.

Being laughed at by Lila? The ultimate betrayal.

There was only one solution.

Wine. Lots of wine.

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Step 1: Drowning in Misery (And Alcohol)

Seraphina sat in her grand study, surrounded by half-empty wine bottles.

Lila sat across from her, arms crossed.

"So... we're doing this now?"

Seraphina dramatically poured another glass.

"I have been humiliated, Lila."

Lila smirked.

"You humiliate yourself daily, this isn't new."

Seraphina glared.

"You're supposed to comfort me!"

Lila shrugged.

"I'm your best friend, not your therapist."

Seraphina dramatically placed a hand over her heart.

"Et tu, Lila?"

Lila rolled her eyes.

"Alright, fine. What's today's complaint?"

Seraphina slammed a hand on the table.

"Lucien Kingston is the bane of my existence."

Lila sipped her own wine.

"I thought he was the love of your life?"

Seraphina choked.

"EXCUSE ME?"

Lila smirked.

"You talk about him more than anyone else. Even your 'revenge' plans look suspiciously like flirting."

Seraphina scoffed.

"I am not flirting!"

Lila gave her a deadpan stare.

"So the enchanted tea wasn't an excuse to watch him sip something seductively?"

Seraphina froze.

"...I hate you."

Lila grinned.

"No, you love me. Now spill. What's the real issue?"

Seraphina sighed dramatically.

"Everything I do, Lucien counters effortlessly. I've tried deception, magic, even brute force! Nothing works!"

Lila tapped her chin.

"Maybe because you're playing his game."

Seraphina blinked.

"...Huh?"

Lila leaned in.

"Lucien likes the chase. He enjoys watching you scheme and fail. You're entertaining him."

Seraphina gawked.

"...So you're saying the key to winning is... not playing?"

Lila smirked.

"Exactly."

Seraphina slowly nodded.

"…Alright. New plan."

Lila clapped.

"That's my girl. Now, drink up."

Seraphina raised her glass.

"To villainesses who refuse to lose!"

Lila clinked her glass.

"And to watching you fail spectacularly again."

Seraphina groaned.

"You're the worst."

Lila grinned.

"And yet, here I am."

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To Be Continued…

Next Chapter: A Villainess Tries to Ignore the Male Lead (And Fails Miserably).