I agree. I also like how in this story, the trope of having the mc end up with her killer in her past life is almost more palatable for the audience in some weird way. Like, rupert wasnt connected to her in any meaningful way at all in the past so there was no emotional or meaningful relationship between them to even begin with. So there wasnt anything that would cause a betrayal for her. Unlike other stories where its their fiance that kills them like that one story with the blue haired prince, the silver haired mc, and the obsessive green haired dude. I just couldnt finish that one due to the absurdity that she would end up with her killer.
I agree for the most part, but I really don't think of Lehan as the 2nd ML. There really isn't one. Lari has never viewed Lehan as anything but a brother, so if I had to categorise him, he'd be more of a villain. Part of it is he's been brought up by his father I guess, but the point is even now he's trying to manipulate Lari into accepting him romantically regardless of what she's said she wants.
There's are tons of manhwa who have MC's killed from their prev lives then end up with their killer in next life. Usually their hatred was only highlighted in the beginning of the stories and the plot will move on. What I like in this is manhwa is, Lariette hated Rupert till they grew up (most similar stories just hate their killer in a year or less). She hates him down to the bone (until the reveal). Even after knowing the truth she doesn't forgive him that easily, (many ppl hates this part) but the story emphasis TRAUMA where you MC doesn't turn 180° and fall in-love with the ML.
As for Rupert, his character and backstory is written well. The only flaw is, they made the other male characters as scumbag to make him in a good light. Until now, I hate how the author turn Lehan (the brother) to be the 2nd ML, what's worse as an obsessive person.