[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s":3,"chapter-born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-109":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Born Into Villain's Family: I Have a 200\\% Rebate System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1491380,1939,"Chapter 109: First Love","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-109",109,"\u003Cp>Theodore then held her hand and asked softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aurora, if you were still here, maybe you would have patted my back and told me about all those not-so-memorable roles that you have remembered by heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want to hear it from your mouth once again, please...please Aurora, please wake up and just once pat your big brother’s back, he is truly sad today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tear dropped on motionless Aurora’s hand today and she realized how much her seemingly happy brother was suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora blinked away the tears and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now wasn’t the time to think about the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand and knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of sobs stopped abruptly and after a while, Theodore’s calm voice sounded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am changing my clothes, come back late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora however didn’t leave, she knocked on the door again, this time more persistently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said I am changing my clothes!\" Theodore shouted, his voice was filled with unsaid sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s heart softened before she said in a sweet voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother open the door, otherwise I will have to break it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was silence for a long while before Theodore’s voice sounded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then just break it! It’s not like a weak chicken who has just been discharged from the hospital today can become Superman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora: \"...\" How uncute!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you just call me weak chicken? Then...then you are a stubborn donkey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint chuckle came from inside, but the door remained closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora sighed and leaned her forehead against the door, her voice softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, I know what happened at the audition. You don’t have to hide from me. Let me in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a long pause before the sound of hesitant footsteps reached her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a soft click, the door unlocked, and Theodore stood there, his eyes red and puffy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked exhausted, his shoulders slumped as if he were carrying the weight of the world on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora stepped inside without hesitation and closed the door behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, she wrapped her arms around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore stiffened at first, but after a moment, his body relaxed, and he buried his face in her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not fair, Aurora,\" he whispered hoarsely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I worked so hard. I gave everything I had, and still... I was overlooked. Again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora gently patted his back, her voice soothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, you are talented. Just because they didn’t choose you today doesn’t mean they won’t see your worth tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore scoffed, pulling away slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow, huh? How many tomorrows will it take before I finally get the recognition I deserve? What if they saw my potential when I turned into an old man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t want to become a famous celebrity who is recognized only after their death. Who can I charm with that cheap popularity? The Ghost in the afterlife?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora: \"...\" What...a fair...point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora sighed, tightening her grip on Theodore’s shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, stop saying such dramatic things. You’re not going to become an old man waiting for recognition, nor will you be charming ghosts in the afterlife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re Theodore—the most hardworking, resilient, and stubbornly talented person I know. If anyone is destined to shine, it’s you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore was silent, before blushing and pulling away,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aiah! If you want my autograph just say so, no need to butter me up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward the mirror and ran his finger through his hair while muttering,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do look handsome...those casting directors definitely can’t see properly! Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing his finger on his face, Theodore continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe I should change my hairstyle. What do you think, Aurora? Should I go for something bold and edgy? Maybe a platinum blonde look? Or should I grow it out and go for that rugged, mysterious actor vibe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, you do realize that changing your hairstyle won’t magically land you a role, right? You need to keep auditioning and improving your craft.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore sighed dramatically, flopping onto his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, I know. But still, can’t a man dream?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora chuckled and sat beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dream all you want, but don’t forget to chase those dreams too. You’ve come so far already. If you give up now, all your hard work will be wasted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore turned to look at her, his expression softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really believe in me that much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I do. After all, I am planning to become rich after selling your autographs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore chuckled, placed his leg on the other, and puffed out his chest,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, but for now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled her on the bed and made her sit down,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t stress your body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While whistling, he grabbed a glass of water from his bedside and gave it to Aurora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then as if remembering something funny, he paused and started to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora: \"...\" Theodore was...truly unstable, he could laugh and cry at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, she asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, why are you laughing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, do you know, the letter you have given me? The one that mentioned staying away from any woman named ’E’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" Aurora nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I met one, her name was Eleanor. And you know what? She met me the moment I was reading the letter...at that time I thought, I met a ghost. Hahaha!\" Theodore laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aurora was tensed hearing Theodore’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleanor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was Theodore’s future first love! The one who captivated Theodore with only one glance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a probing tone, Aurora asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother...are you in contact with her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh? Why do you ask?\" Theodore asked while selecting a night suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing much, just curious if you have any feelings for her.\" Aurora teased but on a closer look her body was stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wished her heart that her brother would answer her with a stern ’no’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the sight in front of her made her blood cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore’s ears were tinged with red as he replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? No! Absolutely not! Not to mention she is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",998,"2026-06-06T04:03:40.622Z",1,"novelbin.me","31a80159f13bd42e56d84850e4597313dd9d9e02b3a462d1546e3dfa536e0d73","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-110","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-108",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]