[{"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-507":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},1491892,1939,"Chapter 507: Tiffin","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-507",507,"\u003Cp>\"Even without your background,\" he went on,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m capable of leaving everything behind. Starting over. Living a quiet life with my wife, if that’s what it takes for you to be mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As those words settled between them, Peter leaned in slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Adriana didn’t step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes and let him kiss her, letting the warmth and certainty wash away the lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He didn’t leave... not for money, not for pressure.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finally pulled back, Adriana wrapped her arms around him tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" she whispered. \"If it weren’t for you, I’d still be facing your father’s oppression.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter fell silent for a moment. Then he said quietly, \"It wasn’t me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana laughed softly, thinking he didn’t want her to feel indebted. \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know,\" she teased gently. \"You just happened to do it unintentinally, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter pulled her slightly away, his expression turning serious. \"I’m not joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who helped you,\" he continued, \"is someone very close to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confusion flickered across her face. Peter guided her to the dining table, poured her a glass of water, and began explaining everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Adriana finally heard the truth... the hidden truth, she froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s impossible,\" she said slowly. \"I don’t have any personal connection with Miss Dawn. I’ve never even met her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then added hesitantly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The only thing I know is that my twin brother and my half-brother were funded by her. Maybe... maybe she protected me out of respect for them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter laughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you really think the twenty percent shares my father gave you were from his own generosity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana shook her head. \"I’m not naïve.\" Her eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though his attitude changed, it wasn’t genuine admiration. He looked at me like a golden goose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter nodded. \"You’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He treated you that way because Miss Dawn secured those shares and had them placed under your name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana frowned deeply. \"But why would Miss Dawn go that far to secure my future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter went quiet. After a brief pause, he said carefully, \"I have a theory. I don’t know how accurate it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana gestured for him to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect Miss Dawn is connected to the Waters family in some way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away from them, in a modest apartment, Lucas and Jules were having dinner when the doorbell rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas stood calmly and checked the peephole. Seeing a woman from next door, he opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman smiled warmly. \"I just moved in,\" she said cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held out a bunch of bananas. \"These are a specialty from my hometown. A small welcome gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas glanced at the bananas, then smiled politely. \"Thank you.\" He accepted them. \"Do you live alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded. \"I had a child,\" she said lightly, waving her hand as if it were nothing. \"But he passed away. I’m on my own now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled again. \"I hope we get along in the coming months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short exchange, Lucas closed the door and placed the bananas on the kitchen counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jules looked up immediately. \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her unguarded curiosity, Lucas decided it was time to teach her something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You might not realize it,\" he said calmly, \"but that woman was most likely hired by Nick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jules’s eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas chuckled softly. \"She said her son died, yet she’s dressed impeccably. Designer clothes, luxury accessories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward the bananas. \"And these may look ordinary, but they smell faintly... off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darkened slightly. \"There’s a trace of drugs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing those words, Jules froze. A chill crept up her spine, and her fingers instinctively tightened around the edge of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never imagined that something as ordinary as a friendly neighbor, or a basket of fruit, could hide such danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I really let my guard down...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas continued calmly, his tone steady but sharp. \"What’s even more ironic is that I recognized the drug because of Aurora.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jules looked up at him, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When she was knocked out back then, doctors prescribed all kinds of medication,\" he went on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was terrified. I kept researching on my own, obsessively.\" His gaze darkened slightly. \"To the point that I became familiar with anesthetics, knockout drugs, and their effects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those bananas weren’t ordinary. One of them was injected with a high dosage of drugs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jules sucked in a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The woman sprayed them with a masking agent,\" Lucas added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why it was hard to smell.\" His lips curved into a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I’ve been around those scents for almost three years. I noticed it immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jules clenched her fists. \"We really dodged a bullet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas shook his head. \"That’s not enough.\" His eyes turned thoughtful. \"We can’t keep acting defenseless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward Jules, then an idea flashed across his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he pulled out his phone and sent a short message to Aurora, who was still at the home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly, Aurora moved. Within minutes, she deployed a piece of software and installed it directly onto Nick and Maya’s phones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once finished, she transferred the access permissions to her brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora smiled faintly to herself. ’He really is sharp.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end, Lucas received the access link and let out a low breath. ’She’s incredible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jules, completely unaware of the silent coordination between the siblings, was still deep in thought, trying to process everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, avoid going out alone.\" His voice was firm. \"At least until we get married.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jules nodded instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once we’re married,\" he added, \"Nick won’t be able to act so freely anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away from them, in a dimly lit apartment, Nick was waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya lounged nearby, but it was Nick whose eyes were glued to the phone. The moment it rang, he picked up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you deliver it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman on the other end laughed softly, her voice sweet and flattering. \"Already done. There’s a high chance they’ll eat the fruit tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nick’s lips curled upward. \"Good.\" His tone was cold. \"Once they’re out, we can proceed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in another part of the city, Adeline was typing rapidly at her computer when a knock sounded against her desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up and sighed. \"What do you want now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stood there smiling. \"It’s lunchtime. You should eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline blinked, then felt a faint warmth creep onto her cheeks. \"Give me a minute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly saved her work and shut everything down. By the time she finished, lunch hour was almost over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to suggest a restaurant, Alex’s phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, Adeline picked it up. After listening briefly, her expression softened with apology. \"Another meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed the phone back and looked at him helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stared at the screen, jaw tightening. For a moment, he genuinely wanted to throw the phone away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It always rings at the worst possible time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline continued working, and Alex was pulled straight back into another exhausting meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quietly, without disturbing him, Adeline slipped out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex barely noticed, assuming she had gone to eat since she had mentioned being hungry earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the meeting finally ended, nearly an hour had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stomach growled softly. He picked up his phone, frowning slightly, ready to text Adeline when the office door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline walked in, carrying neatly packed food containers. The warm aroma drifted through the room instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex looked up, surprised, then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re back?\" He gestured toward the table and immediately reached for the food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed it down carefully. \"This is lunch,\" she said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he opened the lid, her voice continued, steady but restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your mother cooked it. She asked me to keep it warm for a while and bring it over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s smile froze. The room fell quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the food for a long moment, his expression unreadable. Then he looked up at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... you haven’t cooked for me in the past one hour?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline stiffened. For a brief second, she was caught off guard, then she forced a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been busy. I didn’t have much time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn’t look convinced. He set the container down slowly and studied her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something’s wrong,\" he said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated, then shook her head lightly. \"It’s nothing important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex wasn’t fooled. He could see it in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, during that past hour, Adeline had been in the kitchen cooking for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had poured her effort into every dish, carefully adjusting the seasoning to his taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she finished packing everything, Mary had arrived unexpectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary had brought a tiffin of her own. Her smile was bright, almost nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made this for him,\" she said softly. \"I wanted to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Mary noticed the food in Adeline’s hands, her smile wavered. She looked at Adeline apologetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you must’ve put your heart into that,\" she said gently. \"But... could you let Alex eat mine first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1519,"2026-06-06T04:03:49.636Z",1,"novelbin.me","a79dbcddb36dc9819d188e7815068dd5bf0406d670d45adf9533c47d8210294f","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-508","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-506",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]