with the novel we are around chapter 169-170.
What happens is Penelope does end up drinking the poison cup and is given a chance to actually get out of the game but unfortunately she wasn’t able to choose it because of her surroundings and her health state so in the end she accidentally chose to stay.
Certain secrets that were held between her and the Marquis were said as they investigated the situation because it was thought she did it on purpose to attract attention, but thankfully many of then believed otherwise having to get known Penelope better.
In the chapters ahead we will be getting more family drama AND FINALLY - ROMANCE! The prince finally realizes his true feelings for Penelope and in the following up chapters we will see it develop more.
The story is nearing the end (bur dont worry, it wont end that soon) but we will be getting side stories as well!

SO TELL ME DID THE MC REALLY TOOK THE POISON?? DID SHE DRINK IT
DEREK YOU B@STARD IDIOT FOR BRING THAT ASS WITCH BITCH TO THE PARTY EVEN IF YOU WERE MANIPULATE, I STILL HATE YOU