[{"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-201":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},1491836,1939,"Chapter 201: Delusional","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>Nathan paused, sensing Miss Dawn’s meaning beneath her calm tone. He gave a soft sigh and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. If he’s not asking for a reward, that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t receive one. I’ll have twenty villas transferred under Adam Waters’ name—fully furnished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And five cars as well. Top line. Also, the metal supply his company needs—cut down to half price for the next three years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Dawn nodded, satisfied. \"That sounds fair. He deserves at least that much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan’s mouth twitched, half amused and half exasperated by her subtle nudge. Then he turned toward Luna, his face turning more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry,\" he said softly. \"I almost married you to the wrong man, and I didn’t even look deeper into things. I let lies cloud my judgment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna only gave him a small, tired smile. \"It’s alright, Father. I’m just glad the truth came out in time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aurora, still standing quietly with her veil hiding most of her face, noticed the sadness behind Luna’s eyes. Her smile didn’t reach her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer to Nathan. \"I think Luna needs to rest for now. It’s been an emotional day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan looked at his daughter, then nodded. \"You’re right. Thank you again, Miss Dawn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, turning to the guests, he raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, you’re welcome to stay for dinner before you leave. Please, enjoy yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd began to scatter toward the dining area, soft music playing in the background as servers moved around with trays of food and drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora sat down at the long table, her movements elegant and calm, picking up her fork and starting on her dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But barely two bites in, she noticed Luna pulling out the chair beside her and sitting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna’s expression was softer now, more curious than tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Miss Dawn,\" she said, her voice gentle, \"do you like painting? Or maybe reading? What are your hobbies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora blinked, surprised by the sudden shift. \"Hmm... reading, mostly. A little calligraphy when I have time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna smiled slightly. \"That sounds nice. I used to listen to audiobooks a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora nodded slowly. \"That’s a good way to experience stories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Luna glanced down at her plate, her fingers tracing the rim gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adam Waters,\" she began quietly, \"do you know if he’s married?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s hand stilled, her fork hovering mid-air. She looked up at Luna, her expression unreadable behind the veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes,\" she said after a moment. \"He is. His wife’s name is Mary. They’ve been together a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna’s lips parted slightly. \"Are they... happy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s gaze flicked toward her before turning back to her food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He loves her deeply. Mary was his first love. Their bond is strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna’s shoulders sank. Her face turned pale, and she lowered her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh,\" she whispered, then gave a shaky laugh. \"Of course. That makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora noticed the bitterness in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re very beautiful,\" she said softly, changing the topic. \"Young and elegant. Any man would be drawn to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Luna gave her a sad smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What good is beauty when I’ll never see it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora didn’t answer right away. She placed her fork down gently, then spoke in a calm, even tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True beauty isn’t what’s reflected in a mirror. It’s how you make people feel. It’s what they remember when they hear your voice or think about your kindness. And that... you have in abundance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna’s fingers tightened around her napkin, her eyes shimmering slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You really think so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora nodded slowly. \"I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t mean it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a long pause, then Luna’s shoulders relaxed a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" she whispered. \"For that. And for everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora gave a tiny smile under her veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.........................................\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the evening wound down, Aurora quietly rose from her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the guests were still enjoying the dinner, their laughter echoing through the ornate halls, but her appetite had long since faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation with Luna had tugged at something deep inside her—empathy, maybe, or a quiet sadness she couldn’t quite place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved with grace through the crowd, nodding politely to those who greeted her, her black veil still draped over her face like a curtain of mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to step through the wide archway leading to the garden exit, a sudden figure darted out from behind a marble column.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was light, but enough to throw Aurora slightly off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man who had run into her stumbled dramatically, falling to the ground as if he’d been shoved by an invisible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He groaned as he sat on the polished floor, clutching his elbow with a wince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora blinked down at him, her expression flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you alright?\" she asked, voice cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man looked up slowly—and Aurora froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had anunreasonablybeautiful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delicate, almost feminine features, pale skin like porcelain, and big, expressive eyes filled with what looked like manufactured tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reddish lips quivered as he looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Dawn...\" he whispered, gasping like she’d just saved his life. \"I... I knew it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora tilted her head slightly. \"Knew what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That you liked me,\" he declared dramatically, staggering to his feet with flair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t have to hide it anymore. I understand. That little bump just now... It wasn’t an accident, was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora blinked, stunned for half a second. \"...Excuse me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s alright,\" he said, stepping closer with a hand placed delicately over his chest, eyes shining with exaggerated emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You saw me. You couldn’t resist. You had to find a way to talk to me. So you made me fall for you—literally. It’s okay. I’m not judging you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s eye twitched. \"Youranintome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man gave a haughty toss of his head, flipping his silky brown hair like he was in a shampoo commercial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t have to pretend to be innocent, Miss Dawn. I know how powerful women like you operate. One moment it’s ’Oh no, you fell,’ and the next it’s dinner invitations and private jets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t even know who you are,\" Aurora said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly!\" he exclaimed, as though she had just confessed her love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re trying togetto know me! This is all part of your CEO seduction strategy, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You saw me,\" he said, now pacing dramatically in front of her like he was acting out a tragic play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An innocent, charming young man just trying to live a simple life, and you thought,’Ah, I must have him!’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora stared at him, torn between bafflement and fury. \"I think you hit your head when you fell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was already on another tangent, pointing at her accusingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You powerful women always think you can have whatever you want! Just because you wear expensive heels and make people bow doesn’t mean you can makemesubmit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I wasn’t trying to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gasped, covering his mouth. \"Oh my god. Did you just say you want me tosubmit? Miss Dawn, please! I’m not that kind of man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t say that!\" Aurora snapped, her composure finally cracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned in dramatically, lowering his voice as if delivering a scandalous secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So youdowant me. I knew it. But I’m sorry... I’m not easy prey. Just because you’re gorgeous and mysterious and probably super rich doesn’t mean I’ll fall for your domineering charm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Domineering charm?!\" Aurora’s hands clenched at her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bumped intome, and then started making up nonsense in your head!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh,\" he said, his voice trembling as he clutched his chest again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So now you’re going to deny your feelings? Hurt me with cold words so I’ll go away? Well, it won’t work, Miss Dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because I’mused to heartbreak. I’ve been admired by many powerful women before. You’re not the first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora took a long, deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy wasn’t just ridiculous. He was completelydelusional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People were starting to glance their way now, curious about the raised voices. Aurora turned her face slightly, shielding herself behind the veil as she whispered sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re causing a scene. Step aside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he stood there, hands on his hips like a scorned lover in a cheap drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you want torunnow, huh? Afraid of how deeply you feel for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora gave up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a graceful swirl of her long coat, she turned and stalked away without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stormed past the garden hedges and out of view, muttering under her breath, \"Why do I even leave the house anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the hall, the young man pouted and dusted off his sleeves, then turned to a nearby waiter and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s obsessed with me. I can feel it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter stared at him and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you afraid she would ban you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? You mean to say she might imprison me?\" The young man gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crowd: \"...\" Man...he truly has talent for acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiter: \"...\" You’re delusional...you’re delusional.\u003C\u002Fp>",1487,"2026-06-06T04:03:40.623Z",1,"novelbin.me","6b9a00d69dd9904dd905299836707c8e64fc58e22facd31b2020ba8f9ab4e5bb","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-202","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-400",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]