Regis Lysandre, heir of the Eastern Region and self-proclaimed “observer of peculiar people,” didn’t expect much from the new school term. That was until he saw her—Maelis Ashford, sitting alone in the courtyard, eating cake with the grace of a woman who knew she was being watched and didn’t care. Framed for a scandal she didn't orchestrate, Maelis decided to bear the title given to her as she delves into various cases. What begins as a gaze through the window becomes unexpected partnership, as he finds himself entangled in webs of petty scandals, rumors and schoolyard secrets all because of the so-called "Villainess". But, hey, Regis wouldn't have it any other way.