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So... this story lost me a LONG time ago... I don't know why but I kept reading it. Maybe I was being stubborn, maybe I actually liked this story, or maybe I was trying to find a good reason to continue this story... now that it's finished, I've realized that this story has good merit but... I didn't like it. There's something about the characters that didn't work for me. They all had their motivations and quirks but it felt kind of shallow. The way Lindsay was wishy-washy, the way the Prince was using her but wanted her at the same time (dude, stop trying to tie people to you when you're toxic), the way these characters are crazy and dangerous but context is not provided for their shift in character. Something was off for me and I felt the development of the plot and characters were not on the same page. It was a great read but... I don't know... it left a feeling of incompleteness. The rushed ending didn't help either. Anyone feel the same? Or am I just being too critical?

He said it TWICE: I AM NOT UGLY!! I AM NOT UGLY!!!

Kekekeke, Iruma is so adorable.

Just because YOU didn't study doesn't mean other people cheated!

I'm not bragging but I did well in high school. Actually, LET ME BRAG BECAUSE I DID WELL SINCE I PUT IN THE EFFORT TO DO WELL! As someone who put my all into my schoolwork, I've always hated my effort being reduced to "oh, its because she's a teacher's pet, thats why she did well" or "it's because she's asian" or any other arbitrary reason that COMPLETELY DISREGARDS MY EFFORTS! I did well because I did well! I put in the effort, I enjoy learning, I enjoy memorizing things, or its simply easy - it doesn't matter how YOU feel, don't reduce my (her) good results to make yourself feel better!

Lol, sorry, I still have some rage left over from my high school days.

My first time seeing fisting (in yaoi and ever!) was in a BL manga where the uke was being raped and sold by his boyfriend to other men. The act of fisting was done without proper preparation for the first time, and importantly, it was done without consent. There was lots of screaming and pain and the boyfriend just let it happen and... ugh. I was traumatized and could not read yaoi for a while after that - I was like, 11 lol. I think, if this one-shot had been my first exposure of fisting in yaoi, I would have had a better impression about this kink. Lol. I don't know, people can be uncomfortable with fisting. I was! But I think that this one shot has a pretty positive and truly sexy image of fisting between consenting adults. Yes, it is hardcore and is pretty much smut for the sake of smut; however, the only negative thing about this one-shot was that the nursery/kindergarten teacher smelled of tobacco afterwards. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧ I find this story to be a win!

I really hoped we (the readers) were just going to be tricked and that he wasn't going to be a villain. BUT NOOO! Tell me he's a double agent! Tell me it ain't so!!!

I understand the aunt's dilemma, but I do not have any spare empathy for her. She has ruined not only her life but her entire family's (her father, her brother and his family, her husband and his family, her children, etc). I understand the stifling pressures of being a woman in a society that undermines their capabilities and qualities as human beings. I understand that she felt like she had no other choice. However, she had MANY choices and this is the path she paved for herself. And there is nothing that can redeem her. I truly pity her. I hope her children (Matthew and Sophia) live happy lives. Benjamin was terrible and I am not dismissing his behavior completely, but we must also understand that part of his character was formed from his upbringing as well. Unfortunately, the abuse and neglect he faced under his mother led him to make equally terrible choices.

BUT!!! Now that this familial drama is settled, WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT? This story can easily end with the marriage of the main couple BUT I feel some more drama brewing. I'm somewhat nervous now because we are so close to a conclusive happy ending!!!

I always get emotional when people say "thank you for being born" in replacement of "happy birthday". I love this so much!

Of course all the Prince gets as punishment is a slap on the wrist (lol actually, in the face) and house arrest. Who knew THAT would be the consequence of him trying to MURDER his fiancé?!

Me. This girl did. ヽ(`Д´)ﾉ

So... I thought that this would be a story where I'd have second ML syndrome but... I don't really like Felix much (even more so now that I've read this latest update). Not only is he sketchy, I can't trust him as a character. It has nothing to do with him being a spy or even his past. It has more to do with his character and the way he is so willingly to manipulate and use real human beings. He has no sense of empathy. In fact, he is one of the most apathetic characters I've seen in a while. I have no sense of his own motivation or emotion or desires. Thus, not only is he difficult to read, he's difficult for me to feel any real positive emotion about him.

By the way, in this story... I don't really have first ML syndrome either. Lol. He's not really that likable of a character either. I hope we get some development. In truth, despite how much I hate Tina, she's the only one who has pulled out ANY EMOTION from me as a reader. Hmmm... I wonder how this will go? I'll definitely keep reading!

I like the premise of the story, I like the characters, and I even like the villains. However, I'm conflicted because of the FL. I feel like she's supposed to be a refreshing gust of wind, compared to the "normal and lady-like" women (whatever that means). However, I'm so frustrated by her lack of BOUNDARIES. This is a problem BEYOND consent. The lack of her respecting the ML's boundaries, his consent, and professionalism boggles my mind. I am frustrated with how her companions and even the ML enables her behavior; but even more so, I am appalled with the FL's lack of consideration for the feelings of others.

I don’t know, I'm going to continue reading but I just wanted to share my views (as of now). Hopefully I stop feeling annoyed lol. I do REALLY LIKE this story and the characters, but this last chapter made me very uncomfortable. Just because she's a woman doesn't make it any less creepy. If the FL was a man, the dynamics of this story would be different. Just because you are a woman, that doesn't mean you are nullified of being called out on harassment. Please! This is such a good story; please execute this story in a more... refined way. I don’t want to judge this story as "great idea, poor execution".

I'm sorry if I offended anyone or sound too sensitive but... I feel so compelled to read this wonderful story. And if this story is disgusting me or making me uncomfortable (even more than right now) I might drop this... I don't want this story to make me feel that way.