Fans are eagerly anticipating the next The Villainess Lives Twice Chapter 167 after the shocking kidnapping of Cedric Evron by Marquess Ruden. This dramatic twist has readers on the edge of their seats wondering about Ruden’s motives and what will happen next in the storyline.
As we look ahead to Chapter 167, we’ll also recap key details from the previous chapter to refresh where we left off. This will help us analyze how the plot may progress given this major new development.
In addition, we’ll discuss fan theories and expectations for Chapter 163 based on the available spoilers and hints that have been dropped. A reading guide will be provided to help catch people up so they are fully prepared to dive into the new release.
The intrigue builds with each new installment in this popular manhwa series. Stay tuned as we explore both what has already transpired and what may come next on this suspenseful journey.
Recap and Review
As Chapter 166 opens, Cedric finds himself held captive in an unfamiliar location. Marquess Ruden appears, prompting Cedric to demand an explanation. Ruden cryptically responds “Life is really hard.”
Cedric’s inner monologue reveals he had anticipated Ruden might attempt something like this someday, which is why Cedric hired highly trained guards for protection. However, Cedric realizes Ruden managed to abduct him in his sleep, catching him off guard.
Ruden contends he tried diplomatically to arrange a meeting with Cedric multiple times, but was continually rejected.
Cedric counters that his secretary receives many letters, and he certainly wouldn’t risk meeting Ruden just because of a written summons.
This tense exchange establishes that Ruden orchestrated Cedric’s kidnapping as an extreme measure after failed prior attempts to speak with him.
Caught unaware, Cedric tries to determine what motivated this drastic action and how to respond now as Ruden’s captive. The revelations add intrigue around Ruden’s mysterious endgame as the story propels forward.
Ruden chastises Cedric as an ill-mannered youth, questioning if he grasps how much effort and expense others dedicate just to receive an invitation to Cedric’s estate or the Camellia Salon.
Cedric counters that such people likely aim only to curry favor, distinguishing himself from superficial social climbers.
Hearing Cedric’s blunt response, Ruden concedes he has a backbone. When Cedric demands to know Ruden’s agenda, he warns that the Emperor will interrogate Ruden if any harm befell Cedric.
Amused, Ruden asks if threats are the best Cedric can do in this situation. Cedric retorts that Ruden is the one making threats, while Cedric simply attempts to ensure his survival.
This heated exchange reveals Ruden’s perception of Cedric as naive and entitled, while Cedric recognizes sycophants hoping to exploit him.
Both men vie for the upper hand – Ruden from a position of power with Cedric as his captive, and Cedric struggling to withstand this predicament and leverage his social advantage to dissuade Ruden from further menacing actions. Their battle of wills drives the tension.
Spoilers and Expectations
Cedric realizes Madeleine is the second daughter of Ruden’s eldest son. Furthermore, Ruden proposes Cedric and the seventeen-year-old Madeleine become betrothed immediately, then marry next year to formally pass House Camellia to the couple.
Incredulous at this sudden arrangement, Cedric bluntly asks if Ruden has lost his mind. Ruden reminds Cedric that he expressed a desire to reclaim his estate and title – this seems the perfect revenge.
Clearly, Ruden has been plotting this radical scheme to install Cedric as a figurehead leading House Camellia, with Ruden’s own granddaughter as the mechanism for transferring inheritance and power. Stunned by this unprecedented proposal, Cedric grapples with whether embracing such an alliance could restore everything stolen from his lineage.
Release Date & Where To Read
The upcoming The Villainess Lives Twice Chapter 167 is scheduled to be out for the fans to read on November 26, 2023.
- Japanese Standard Time: 10:00 PM on Sunday, November 26, 2023
- Central European Time: 03:00 PM on Sunday, November 26, 2023
- New York: 09:00 AM on Sunday, November 26, 2023
- Australian Capital Territory: 12:00 AM on Sunday, November 26, 2023
- Pacific Time: 06:00 AM on Sunday, November 26, 2023
- Eastern European Time: 03:00 PM on Sunday, November 26, 2023
You will be able to read the upcoming The Villainess Lives Twice Chapter 167 at the time and dates we have mentioned on TappyToon and Kakao Page.
