
how is she going to fall into ruin by proving herself not a villainess? the last event was quite cunning on her part as she berated the men with the truth. but it still doesn't really make her into a villainess. i wonder what she may have schemed in her head to solidify her family's ruin (though specifically her own) since she clearly isn't seeking it with Alicia anymore and Patrick would never be convinced now.

Ibee has effectively become the main character of the novel with her actions, she is replacing Elenora.
Elenora is supposedly the one who lifts the curse, who attracts the attention of both the Duke and the Prince. Ibee does these things now instead of Elenora. To prevent anymore of this overlap which will inevitably cause more drama, she should try to not overlap with Elenora anymore, since Elenora is the one who is surrounded by drama in the first timeline as the main character
i missed his holiness so much... so glad he's back and better than ever