[{"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-160":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},1491481,1939,"Chapter 160: Adeline’s Misery","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-160",160,"\u003Cp>Adeline felt Miss Dawn was trying to humiliate her, but she didn’t have any proof, so she could only bite the bullet and say,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because of my ex-boyfriend and my gambling father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Dawn might have already known all the news, and was maybe just confirming with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora nodded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know it. But what I am curious about is, why are you paying off your ex-boyfriend’s and father’s debts? Did they threaten you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline chuckled bitterly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Dawn, you might not know this, but when a person in a family takes debt, all the other family members suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those debt collectors go to my sister’s school and harass her. They also went to the hospital and made a scene. The hospital almost kicked us out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They even came to the small restaurant where I work and yelled in front of all the customers,\" Adeline continued, her voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was so embarrassed... My boss almost fired me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down and clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hate my dad and Henry. I really do. But I can’t just ignore the debt. If I do, they’ll go after my little sister next, and she’s just a kid. It’s not her fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for my ex-boyfriend, he has a recording stating that I was willing to take his debt. He tricked me into saying that! So I can only pay the debt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora was quiet for a moment. Then she said, \"So you’re carrying everything alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline nodded. \"Yeah. I work three jobs. I barely sleep. But it’s better than watching my family get hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora tapped her fingers on the table. \"That’s stupid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline looked up, shocked. \"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re doing the right thing... but in a very stupid way,\" Aurora said, her voice flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re trying to save everyone, but if you collapse first, who’s going to save you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora knew the fates of people around her, but she didn’t rush to chance. Yup, she did get desperate sometimes, but she ensured her safety first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe that’s her villain side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you ever thought what will happen to your mother and sister if you die suddenly because of a cardiac arrest? Who will look after them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your gambling father will continue to take more loans, and your ex-boyfriend? Maybe he will trick you into more debts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought of that too, but she didn’t have any solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father would continue to take on debt, and her ex-boyfriend, someday, might suddenly increase his debt and transfer it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So does that mean she would never be able to get out of this cursed cycle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Adeline thought, the more scared she became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora sensed her fear, chuckled in her heart. The more scared and helpless Adeline feels now, the more she would appreciate it when Aurora helps her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Adeline’s words, Aurora realised that Adeline was too soft-hearted and had a weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This knowledge gave Aurora an assurance that she could control Adeline...completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, she could obstruct Adeline and Lucas’s meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Adeline and Alex meet each other first, Lucas won’t get the chance to hurt Adeline at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere thought excited Aurora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Alex, but even Adeline and Lucas would have to suffer less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if...by some sheer coincidence, Lucas hurts Adeline, then Aurora could simply ask Adeline to forgive Lucas on her behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora praised herself for being smart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cleared her throat\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adeline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice brought Adeline to her senses, and she asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want, I can help you, but...\" Aurora paused, and Adeline’s breathing hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew there was no free meal in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heck! The mere fact that Miss Dawn, a big shot in the investment industry, reached out to her shows that she wants something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question was...what was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could the big shot want from a struggling woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline dreaded the answer. She knew too well and yet...she couldn’t bear to listen. So she waited...waited for Miss Dawn to say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the sweat on Adeline’s forehead, Aurora continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but in return, I want a promise and your loyalty. Absolute loyalty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline blinked and turned blank for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loyalty and Promise? Just that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She doesn’t have to sell her body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just... loyalty?\" she asked carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. And a promise too. A promise that you will forgive one person for any crime he or she might commit in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who and what type of crime?\" Adeline was instantly on alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, she started to think about her sister and her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She became worried that Miss Dawn’s people might have harmed her mother and sister, and hence, Miss Dawn contacted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the things started to link her mind, and color drained from her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora understood the fear on Adeline’s face. Maybe it was because she had a common link with Adeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them cared for their family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"None of your family members are or will be harmed.\" Aurora cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline’s rapid heart calmed down, and she took a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she understood the unspoken words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her family members won’t be harmed. But the same can’t be said for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does Adeline care, though?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she can pay off the debts, she is more than happy to sacrifice her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora suddenly paused and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, you won’t have to sacrifice your life or your body. If...the person ever sexually assaulted or tried to kill you...I won’t side with him or her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline stared at Aurora with wide eyes. Her lips trembled a bit, but she didn’t say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s voice became softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not that cruel, Adeline. I just want you to promise me... if this person ever makes a mistake—not something unforgivable like hurting you badly—but something that others would hate him for... you’ll forgive him. Just once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline was quiet. She didn’t know what kind of mistake this mystery person might make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying? Cheating? Maybe being rude? Humiliating her? That sounded... okay, she guessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I don’t really understand,\" she said slowly. \"But as long as you help me...I will remember this favor till the end of my life. So I promise and swear my loyalty to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to her dreams, she knew one thing...Adeline never broke her promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had promised Lucas that she would give him three chances if he ever broke her heart, and she did give it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had promised Lucas never to forgive him, and even till Lucas’s death, she didn’t forgive him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She promised Alex to only think about him, and she never looked in anyone else’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, Aurora was so insistent on getting the promise from Adeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile, Aurora nodded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, I will pay off the $1.2 million debt on you, ask a lawyer to transfer your father to some far-off place, help you get a lawyer to file a complaint against Henry, and pay your mother’s hospitalization fees. I will also fund your education.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were wide, her lips slightly parted. She just sat there, completely stunned, like her brain had stopped working. Did she hear it right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One point two million dollars?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father would be sent far away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry, her terrible ex, would be taken to court?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mom’s hospital fees would be paid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her education... paid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too much. It was way, way too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally found her voice, but it was shaky and low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-Miss Dawn... repaying my debt is already too much. I... I can’t take more from you. I don’t deserve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora calmly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already said I will help you. I meant every word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline blinked. Her chest started to hurt. Not in a painful way, but in a full, heavy way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kind of warm feeling started to spread through her heart and stomach. Her eyes felt hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never... ever had anyone help her like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not her relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not her father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even Henry, who said he loved her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All her life, she had carried everything alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered being a little girl, hiding under the bed as her parents screamed at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, growing up and learning to make tea for her mom while sneaking food into her school bag for her little sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered skipping meals to save money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered staying up all night trying to finish her shift at the diner, then waking up early to go to the hospital to take care of her mom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never had anyone look at her and say, \"I will help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now this woman... this powerful, elegant woman who barely knew her... was helping her like no one else ever had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline felt her eyes burn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without even thinking, she stood up so fast her chair screeched back, then dropped to her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>",1494,"2026-06-06T04:03:40.623Z",1,"novelbin.me","e41489a9edf0788bff806ecca20c27f6dc4049b82bb2d2910ffd0b3d4fd2a331","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-161","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-159",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]