[{"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-216":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},1491851,1939,"Chapter 216: Investigation","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-216",216,"\u003Cp>In a small office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you be foolish even at this age, Shawn?\" A loud voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Shawn, who was a middle-aged man with strawberry blonde hair and green eyes, frowned at the outburst of his brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was rather a handsome man, and his skin was pale, giving him the vibe of a gentleman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, only those who had seen him in the locked room knew what type of man he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underneath his human skin lurked a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, why are you getting so angry? I assure that I will find the mastermind soon and make sure that your election doesn’t get affected.\" Director Shawn tried to soothe his brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had a calm expression, anger was bursting in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Whoever you are...Once I find you. I will make sure to ruin you completely.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each time! Each time you say the same thing! I have cleared up your mess for the past decade in the hopes that you will eventually stop one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, I think you will never improve.\" Director Shawn’s brother, Beau, gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a middle-aged man with ash brown hair and green eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beau slammed his hand on the desk, making the pens in the holder jump. His face was flushed with frustration, and his sharp green eyes bored into Shawn like daggers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not just a reckless director anymore, Shawn,\" Beau hissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re a walking disaster. Do you even realize what’s at stake for me? I’m weeks away from the biggest election of my life, and now this explodes like a bomb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Shawn remained seated, one leg casually crossed over the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached for the glass of water in front of him and took a slow sip, masking his growing fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already said I’ll handle it,\" Shawn replied coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no proof left. Everything’s getting deleted as we speak. You’ve taught me well, haven’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beau shook his head in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t get it. This time, people are digging deeper. The videos were online for a full 12 hours before our team caught it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s more than enough time for copies to be saved, shared, and sent to the press. They’re going to keep coming back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn’s jaw twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the glass down, his fingers tightening around it for a second too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then help meagain,brother,\" he said with a fake smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like you always do. Make a few calls, buy a few people. Leak a new scandal about one of your opponents if you have to—just distract the public.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beau stared at him, disgust flickering behind his eyes. \"You think this is a game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Shawn said sharply, finally standing. \"I think this is how the world works. You’ve always known that, too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a moment of heavy silence between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ticking of the wall clock echoed in the small office like a countdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beau took a deep breath and turned away, rubbing his temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t keep doing this,\" he muttered. \"I can’t keep risking everything foryou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn stepped forward, his voice low and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t have a choice. If I go down, your perfect political image goes with me. You knew that the day you helped me cover up the first incident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beau froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t say anything—but the tightening of his jaw spoke volumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn smirked, straightening his blazer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll find the person behind the leak. I’ll make an example of them. And when I do, I want the press silencedagain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beau still didn’t look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’d better pray I win this election,\" he said quietly. \"Because if I lose, I won’t have any reason left to protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn’s smile faded just a little, but he said nothing as he turned and walked out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were cold. Focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His assistant, wearing a checkered brown suit, rushed up to him and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among all the videos that were uploaded, only three celebrities’ videos weren’t uploaded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? What are their names?\" Director Shawn asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all the videos from his album were released online, then the person who had uploaded all the videos would have made sure that his own videos weren’t released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First is Jonnah. Second is Theodore, and third is Eric.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Shawn’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jonnah. Theodore. Eric,\" he repeated slowly, as if tasting each name. His mind was already racing, putting the pieces together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call them in,\" he said sharply. \"One by one. I want to see their faces when I ask them about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What excuse should I use?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say that I am casting for the new movie and the role is male lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" The assistant nodded and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few hours later, the first to arrive was Jonnah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked into the office wearing sunglasses and a casual leather jacket, acting like he owned the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black hair was neatly styled, and he gave a small smirk as he took a seat across from Director Shawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Director,\" Jonnah said, crossing one leg over the other, \"what’s this new movie about? Something dark and serious, I hope. You know I don’t do comedy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn didn’t smile. He simply leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never seen Jonnah so confident before and couldn’t help but doubt him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No script yet. I’m still choosing the face for the lead role.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonnah raised an eyebrow. \"So this is like an interview?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t scared as he was before, primarily because of Miss Dawn’s backing, which, though the industry doesn’t know, he could roam around carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn nodded slightly, but his eyes stayed sharp and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re one of the few actors in my files who’s still... clean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonnah laughed. \"That’s rare praise coming from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn didn’t laugh back. He stared at him for a long moment, then said, \"You weren’t in the leaked footage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonnah’s smirk faded just a little. \"Should I be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone else was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess I got lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn stood up slowly, walking around the desk. His footsteps were quiet, but each one made Jonnah’s confidence shrink a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luck has a pattern,\" Shawn said. \"And right now, your pattern doesn’t fit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonnah leaned back in the chair, now visibly tense. \"You think I had something to do with the leak?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think,\" Shawn said in a low voice, \"that someone’s hiding. And whoever didn’t show up in those videos has the best reason to want this chaos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d never mess with you, Director,\" Jonnah said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds passed in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Shawn turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re free to go. For now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonnah stood up quickly and left the office. However, instead of leaving, he waited for Theodore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a joke, Miss Dawn had asked him to protect Theodore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’From my observation skills and sharp mind, I think Theodore might be close to Miss Dawn’s heart. Maybe he is Miss Dawn’s close relative, or maybe he is her lover or favourite actor. Anyhow, I need to protect him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, Theodore arrived at the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Jonnah, Theodore didn’t wear flashy clothes. He wore a simple blue hoodie, black jeans, and sneakers. His brown hair was a little messy, and his hands kept fidgeting in his pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked toward Director Shawn’s office, Jonnah stepped out of the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Theodore,\" he called softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore stopped and turned, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Jonnah, just like him, was a no-name actor, he was still a league above Jonnah. So it surprised him that Jonnah took the initiative to talk with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However he decided to play it cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jonnah? What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came for the same reason you did. The director’s casting a new movie, remember?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore gave a small, unsure nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right... it just feels weird. Why would he suddenly offer the lead role to people like us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonnah glanced toward the office door. \"It’s not about a movie. He’s trying to figure out who leaked those videos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore’s eyes widened in shock. \"What? But why is he considering us as the suspect ?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did he know that my sister had jinxed him yesterday?’ His face turned slightly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mostly like, but that doesn’t matter to him,\" Jonnah said, placing a hand on Theodore’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s looking for someone to blame. So whatever you say in there, stay calm. Don’t give him a reason to target you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore swallowed hard. \"Okay... Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the assistant opened the office door. \"Theodore? Director Shawn is ready for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jonnah gave him a small nod. \"Go. I’ll be waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore walked into the office, his steps a little shaky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn was already sitting behind the desk, his fingers tapping slowly on the wooden surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have a seat,\" Shawn said without looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore sat down, his back straight and hands tight in his lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" Shawn said, finally meeting his eyes. \"Do you know why you’re here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The casting?\" Theodore asked, trying to keep his voice steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shawn gave a cold smile. \"That’s the excuse, yes. But let’s not waste time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were the one who had leaked the videos, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1534,"2026-06-06T04:03:40.623Z",1,"novelbin.me","415819100b4af333e2c5f812f37e1e7487e5cd31d4ec555dea76ea6d8c1ca4ef","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-217","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-215",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]