A charismatic but debauched Vicomte who makes a wager with Merteuil to seduce the virtuous Madame de Tourvel. He initially dismisses Cécile but eventually takes her virginity per Merteuil's plot. He later develops genuine feelings for Tourvel and proposes to Merteuil, but ultimately dies in a duel against Danceny after being betrayed by Cécile.
Valmont and Merteuil share a complex history of past romance and marriage, now defined by rivalry and manipulation.
Valmont successfully seduces the virtuous Tourvel, breaking her moral resistance.
Valmont violates Cécile's innocence as part of Merteuil's revenge scheme.
Danceny and Valmont become mortal enemies, culminating in a fatal duel.
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