The Oval has taken us on a wild ride over the past six seasons, and it’s only getting crazier. One of the most unpredictable aspects of the show is how the least expected characters turn out to be far from innocent. Enter Simone, played by Kaye Singleton.

She started out as Eli’s sweet, dutiful wife, but once she discovered he was cheating on her with the First Lady—and cutting her out of his power grab—she decided to play dirty too. Now, she holds information that could take down Eli and Victoria’s entire operation, and she’s making sure to have some scandalous fun with Bobby along the way.

Could she end up being the last one standing? We’ll have to keep watching to find out. In the meantime, here are five reasons why it’s so fun to watch Simone become the villain we never saw coming.

Simone was the picture of a dutiful wife and mother—until she found out Eli was cheating on her with the First Lady. That’s when she realized the man she devoted her life to didn’t care about her. The moment he got a taste of power, he barely thought about her or their children.

Every character in The Oval has a hidden agenda that eventually comes to light. Some may seem innocent at first, but when they’re pushed, they fight back. After being betrayed, Simone stepped up, realizing that playing the game to hold onto power is better than having none at all.

With Eli working constantly—especially after becoming the standing president—Simone needed something to occupy her time. Enter Bobby, who has a way with women. She couldn’t resist his charm, and, well, the rest is history.

Simone gave Victoria a run for her money during their knockdown, drag-out fight. If she can go toe-to-toe with the First Lady, imagine what she’s willing to do when it comes to protecting herself and her future.

For now, Simone remains one of the more likable characters on the show. So far, she hasn’t done harm—unless harm was done to her first. And in a world where everyone is playing dirty, why shouldn’t she get a turn?