I just binged all the chapters so far and it feels like a classic case of an author thinking keeping as much information from us as possible leads to more tension. *sigh* Instead, it only makes it confusing. I have a few guesses as to how the timelines are working or looping but there's not...
1. I never shall tire of villainess stories. All day, all night, keep them coming!
2. Duke is a stupid-ass name and I would 100% support changing it to something less stupid. Who names the lead Duke in a quasi-European royalty!? GAH!! Don't @ me on this, I don't care if you disagree. I am always...
I feel like all those saying that Mielle hasn't done anything yet forget at this point she was actively plotting against Aria during the old timeline and I doubt she isn't in this one either. There's a panel of the servants snickering when Aria is talking, which makes me think they're still 100%...