[{"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-48":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},1491369,1939,"Chapter 48: Weird Gig","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>Employers wanted degrees, and experience—things she didn’t have. Every rejection email chipped away at her fragile hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the other room, Margaret’s sharp voice cut through the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you seriously still on that computer? Wasting time while my son comes home to an untidy house? You think jobs just fall into your lap?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily clenched her jaw and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m trying, Margaret. I want to contribute. I just—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, spare me your excuses,\" Margaret scoffed, stepping into the living room with a disgusted look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You expect a job to suit your little preferences? You should be grateful George takes care of you at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily bit her lip, stopping herself from lashing out. \"Takes care of me? He does nothing! He won’t even wash his own plate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Margaret could respond, George stomped into the room, the controller still in hand, his expression bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s all the yelling about? Can’t a guy enjoy his game in peace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your wife is still jobless and ungrateful,\" Margaret said, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She expects a perfect job to magically appear instead of pulling her weight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George rolled his eyes and plopped onto the couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, Emily, it’s pathetic. Just get a waitress job or something. What’s the big deal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily’s stomach twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had tried applying to local restaurants, but the managers always wanted someone with experience, and her growing belly made them hesitant to hire her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have the energy to be on my feet all day, George. I need something stable, something I can manage,\" Emily said softly, exhaustion laced in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George scoffed, tossing a pillow at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh please. You sit around all day anyway. What’s the difference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Margaret smirked. \"Exactly. If you’re so picky, maybe you should start charging rent for sitting around doing nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears burned in Emily’s eyes, but she refused to let them fall. She turned back to her screen, forcing herself to focus. Remote work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Online tutoring. Virtual assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something—anything to escape this house and its suffocating walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next few days blurred together in a haze of insults and exhaustion. Margaret’s comments grew crueler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you even try to clean today, or are you waiting for a maid to magically show up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George’s demands became unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emily, get me a snack. And don’t take forever like last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every night, Emily lay awake, staring at the ceiling, wondering how much more she could take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed to find a way out. And fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily sat on the couch, absentmindedly scrolling through job listings when her phone buzzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the screen and felt a small relief wash over her—it was her best friend, Mia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Em! Long time no talk!\" Mia’s cheerful voice rang through the receiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily forced a smile, trying to keep her voice steady. \"Hey, Mia. Yeah, it’s been a while. How’s life treating you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia sighed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you know, the usual. Auditions, rejections, and a few minor roles. Nothing major yet. But hey, at least I finished my degree, right?\" she added with a teasing laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily chuckled, though the reminder of her unfinished studies stung. \"Yeah, yeah. You’re doing great, though.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s wild you know. Hey, life is truly something...just a few years ago you were the topper of our batch and now...sigh. Well, how are you now?\" Mia reminisced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am doing...good,\" Emily said with a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could understand that Mia was taunting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they had been best friend since childhood, Mia always felt overshadowed by Emily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Friendships aren’t always as beautiful as they seem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia had broken their friendship when Emily had topped the class, saying Emily was secretly studying behind Mia’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily won’t say she was a saint either. She had learned the hard way that Mia doesn’t consider as her true best friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she had indeed studied and practiced more behind Mia’s back, after all, Mia did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once she dropped out, Mia rekindled their friendship and apologized to Emily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily too accepted her apology after considering it for a few days. After all, they weren’t in the same majors anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia succeeded in her acting career to some point, while she, who was the topper of their batch...became a pregnant married woman with an irresponsible husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia already knew Emily’s situation, yet she asked the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily’s grip on her phone tightened, but she forced herself to stay calm. \"Yeah, I’m doing okay,\" she lied, her voice light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia hummed, clearly unconvinced. \"Are you really, though? I mean, I know things must be tough with... well, everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily sighed, leaning back against the couch. \"It is what it is. I’m trying to find a job, but it’s not easy. No one wants to hire a college dropout with no experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia clicked her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, that sucks. I swear, these companies expect people to have ten years of experience for an entry-level job. It’s ridiculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily let out a small laugh. \"Exactly. But what about you? Any exciting roles coming up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh, just the usual. A few minor roles, but nothing big. Though, funny thing—someone called my manager a few days ago with this weird offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily’s interest was piqued. \"Weird how?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They wanted me to pretend to be a rich businesswoman for three years. Can you believe that? Three whole years! Who even comes up with this stuff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily sat up straighter. \"Wait... three years? What was the pay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia frowned. \"Huh. I didn’t even ask. I mean, I wasn’t interested, so I didn’t bother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily bit her lip. \"Do you still have the number?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, yeah, probably. Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you send it to me?\" Emily asked, trying to keep her voice casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia was silent for a moment before answering. \"Em, you’re not seriously considering this, are you? It sounds super sketchy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emily swallowed hard. \"I just... I want to see what it’s about. It might be my chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia sighed but didn’t argue. \"Fine, I’ll send it to you. But be careful, okay? If something feels off, don’t do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1015,"2026-06-06T04:03:40.232Z",1,"novelbin.me","092b75c279c89ce2f2942da3a3bd8f743993abe6fffc93474081ecdf5bb048fa","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-49","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-47",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]