Rachel is just using her resources. She knows she is at a disadvantage because her family didn't support the crown prince but she needs to win. Fighting tooth and nail and using her resources in order to win is commendable. She has to claim the works done by Marie as hers so she can win. Marie knows this and is giving her assistance and ideas in order for her own gains as well. Like Marie said to Kiel, she knows she's being used and she is using Rachel as well. Obviously the Crown Prince knows whats up so you guys don't have to worry about Marie being misunderstood or whatever. The Crown Prince also isn't falling in love with Rachel. In fact from his actions he seems conflicted about Marie and how she hides her talents and wants her to be in the best position possible because of her talents.
Rachel is just using her resources. She knows she is at a disadvantage because her family didn't support the crown prince but she needs to win. Fighting tooth and nail and using her resources in order to win is commendable. She has to claim the works done by Marie as hers so she can win. Marie knows this and is giving her assistance and ideas in order for her own gains as well. Like Marie said to Kiel, she knows she's being used and she is using Rachel as well. Obviously the Crown Prince knows whats up so you guys don't have to worry about Marie being misunderstood or whatever. The Crown Prince also isn't falling in love with Rachel. In fact from his actions he seems conflicted about Marie and how she hides her talents and wants her to be in the best position possible because of her talents.