Oscar is his own case. Poor dude gets forced to a marriage with a pawn his sister could use for power, pawn loves Oscar but Oscar is struggling to break out of the control of his sister. I do feel bad for him and Aria is someone he could be more open with even as a friend.
Definitely love how Aria still doesn't know Asher is the Crown Prince, and how Asher is still smitten with her but still likes her for her insights.
That Mielle is so simple minded and easy to control via her maid, and also just plain unpleasant when she thinks commoner women shouldn't be running a business.
While Isis can be suffocating, and also using her brother, she knows best that Mielle is such a snake. If Aria makes it known that a "prostitute's daughter" has such a better character, society definitely will welcome her more... anyway, she needs whatever disposable income that she is earning as of now.. when she destroys the family she can have her own stable income.
Also just bullying Veri who made Aria hurt the most is one of the best parts lol.
I found this story in someone else's list, and tysm!! I love a good revenge story, I just like to feel that satisfication!! And I love reading about powerful women!!
I am so glad she didn't end up "stealing" Oscar. Tbh, I didn't feel any chemistry between the two of them at all. And when Asher first appeared, I just knew he's the right one for her. AND YES BABY, EAT THE FUCKING RICHHHH!!!!!