[{"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-386":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},1491821,1939,"Chapter 386: Meeting","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-386",386,"\u003Cp>Then, turning her attention back to Alex, she let a smile spread across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" she teased lightly, \"when are you planning to invite our sister-in-law over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s ears turned red instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted in his seat, trying to appear composed, but his words betrayed his nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We haven’t even started dating yet,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s smile deepened, though her mind was already spinning with plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she could ensure that Alex and Adeline got together quickly, then the chance of Lucas meeting Adeline before their relationship solidified would be small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew from her dreams that Adeline had not been at fault in the past; it was Lucas who had stumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she wanted to be careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Adeline became Alex’s girlfriend, or better yet, his wife, then Lucas’s principles would stop him from ever pursuing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could use her hidden identity as Ms. Dawn, both as Alex’s investor and Adeline’s sponsor, to arrange a meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only problem was how to connect them naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a medical student still in training, the other a CEO managing large projects. Their paths did not cross easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the dinner table, the family chatted while eating, but Aurora’s mind was elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She silently listed different ideas, dismissing each one as too forced or too awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if struck by a flash of light, a clever idea came to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner ended and the family scattered into their own rooms, Aurora sat quietly with her phone in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened Spencer’s chat window, as she often did, and typed a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She told him she had been studying and that soon she might even gain a sister-in-law. She pressed send and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, Spencer called her every morning without fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she was busy, he always found a way to make his presence felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, though... he didn’t even call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s chest felt empty, as though something important was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emptiness made her restless, and frustration began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking too long, she blocked his number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was she reacting like this? Was she too dependent on his care?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had grown used to his constant concern, and now, without it, she felt as if the ground beneath her feet was unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, guilt crept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Spencer was busy; perhaps he had matters he needed to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed, unblocking him, but forced herself not to check her phone again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she looked, the more disappointment would grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Diana’s constant taunts lately no longer stung her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only sounded like nagging from an aunt trying to draw attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning away from all of it, Aurora opened Adeline’s chat window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She typed a short message, asking if they could meet soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within five minutes, Adeline replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She agreed to meet but explained she had a practical exam tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shifted the meeting three days forward, and Aurora accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Aurora messaged Alex, asking him to be available on the same day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reply came quickly. He said he had a very important meeting but could meet afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, fate seemed to create smooth chances for others while she always struggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pressed further, asking when else he might be free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He answered at once: next Monday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora confirmed this with Adeline, who agreed she was free that day too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Aurora leaned back in her chair, letting out a long breath. The meeting was set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Aurora walked into her classroom as calmly as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was about to walk toward her desk when a voice rang out from the other side of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was sarcastic, carrying the kind of tone that made everyone around look up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some people are truly unfortunate,\" the voice said. \"The moment they think they can climb a social ladder using their bed skills, the other person breaks up with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora stopped in her tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head slightly, and her eyes found the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was Diana, leaning back in her chair, surrounded by a few of her usual friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smirk on her face was faint, but her eyes were filled with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her friends chuckled softly, as if enjoying a private joke at Aurora’s expense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora raised her eyebrows. She didn’t flare up. Her lips curved into a small, cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The school dog always barks the loudest in the morning. Such dogs should be kicked out! Ah! What to do? The dog’s owner owns a part of the school, too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went quiet. Some from the crowd even wanted to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s roasting skills were too top-notch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diana’s smirk faltered, and her face turned red with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of shouting back, she flicked her hair over her shoulder and turned to her friend sitting beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some people really think too highly of themselves,\" she said in a tone just loud enough for Aurora to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They think they can step across all lines of class and status and insult anyone they like. I wonder if they believe no one will ever harm their family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s eye narrowed, and a glint flashed in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already found a target to vent her frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good dogs don’t try to take silly revenge,\" she said evenly. \"Otherwise, they end up suffering more than they expect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diana rolled her eyes and didn’t answer back this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her fingers clenched into fists in her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For months, she had wanted to get back at Aurora by going after her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet every time she tried to plan something, she found that the Waters family was surrounded by skilled, watchful bodyguards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could get near them. The feeling of helplessness ate at her pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Aurora walk so freely every day made her even more bitter. But for now, she could do nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once done, Aurora didn’t give her another glance. She simply walked to her seat, where Mia was sitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia looked distracted, staring at her notebook without really reading.\u003C\u002Fp>",1016,"2026-06-06T04:03:40.623Z",1,"novelbin.me","c7840ad858b9867973bdbf0d9230fc55bde867b2e919cc790e1f92fbf05fee5a","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-387","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-385",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]