[{"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-525":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},1491910,1939,"Chapter 525: Tanya’s Scheme","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-525",525,"\u003Cp>Meanwhile, at Alex Corporation, the atmosphere inside the executive floor was quiet, almost oppressively so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint hum of the air conditioner blended with the rhythmic tapping of keys as Alex worked at his desk, eyes fixed on the glowing screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock sounded at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in,\" Alex said calmly, not even looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant hurried inside, closing the door carefully behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he saw Alex buried in documents and data, he hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips parted as if to speak, then pressed together again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands tightened nervously around the folder he carried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without lifting his gaze, Alex spoke again, his tone even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have something to say, then say it. You are not going to be punished for speaking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant swallowed. \"Miss Tanya is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, Alex finally paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers stilled on the keyboard before he slowly leaned back in his chair and looked at the assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The investor who placed funds into the company,\" Alex said, voice measured, \"she is technically a shareholder now, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant nodded quickly. \"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex fell silent for a moment, his expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned back to his computer. \"Do tell her I am busy. And don’t let her come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was polite, but there was no warmth in it. He clearly had no intention of entertaining her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A woman who invested against her father’s will...’ Alex thought. ’I have nothing left to say to her.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was true that Tanya had once cared deeply for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of her early support, he had managed to remain afloat long enough to gain Ms. Dawn’s backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet gratitude did not equal affection, and he had already repaid her investment tenfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant still lingered, looking troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex frowned slightly. \"Is there something else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant grimaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I had the authority to send her away, I would have already done so. She threatened to cut her wrist if we refused to let her in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex pinched the bridge of his nose, exhaustion flashing across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that is the case, let her enter. And tell her to close the door behind her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant nodded and quickly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..................................\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the kitchen of the company, Adeline stood by the stove, carefully arranging food into a container.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warm aroma of butter, herbs, and freshly cooked rice filled the space, curling gently in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, staring at the dish in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’After everything that happened between us... I even refused to cook for him,’ she thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile appeared on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Today will be different. It is Valentine’s Day. I will surprise him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought alone made her cheeks warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.................................\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the office, Tanya entered Alex’s room with a calm, elegant smile, as though she had never issued any threats earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex looked at her, his expression turning grim. \"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanya placed a hand over her chest, her face filled with wounded emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really know how to break my heart. How can you act so cold toward me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began walking toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could come closer, Alex pushed his foot lightly against the floor, rolling his chair backward to maintain distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her with a faint, detached smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you wish to say, say it from there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanya froze, pain flashing across her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, it was not entirely an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everything she had done for him, all she had received was indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you not feel anything at all,\" she asked softly, \"after everything I have done for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex replied without hesitation, his tone calm and factual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You invested in my business. I returned that investment tenfold. You now earn millions in dividends. In what way have I wronged you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanya frowned. \"You know that is not what I am talking about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex shrugged. \"Then I do not know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanya was about to argue further when she glanced through the glass window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline was approaching, holding a food container.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, an idea formed in Tanya’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly stumbled forward as if she had tripped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex instinctively moved to dodge her, but a flicker of hesitation crossed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She did help me once...’ Acting on reflex, he reached out to steady her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was exactly what Tanya wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately dropped her weight and sat on his lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stiffened in shock, about to push her away...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline stepped inside, the scent of home-cooked food still rising from the container in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened as she took in the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanya was practically sitting on Alex’s lap, while Alex’s hands were still positioned as though holding her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The container trembled slightly in Adeline’s grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex snapped back to his senses and shoved Tanya off him at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanya fell to the ground with a heavy thud, but her goal had already been achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of looking triumphant, she forced tears into her eyes and stood up shakily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is how you treat me,\" she said, voice trembling. \"After this mistress arrived, you want to throw me away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline’s eyes widened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex immediately turned toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What nonsense are you saying? Do not listen to her, Adeline. She is lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tanya had already walked toward Adeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would never judge you,\" Tanya said softly. \"And I would not hide anything either. I already know that my boyfriend has started seeing someone else. And that someone else is you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s voice rose sharply. \"Adeline, do not listen to her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanya ignored him and stepped closer to Adeline, lowering her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand if you did not know before,\" she continued. \"But now that you do, you should also understand. It is time for you to step back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline parted her lips, stunned, but Tanya did not let her speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you still believe him after seeing this,\" Tanya added coldly, \"then you are simply foolish. After all, what kind of man lets another woman sit on his lap?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words struck like a hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline looked at Tanya, her expression shifting, as if she had just been told something deeply profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Adeline looked once at Alex, then at Tanya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers tightened around the container before she slowly placed it on a nearby table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will talk later,\" she said quietly, her voice steady despite the storm inside her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanya’s eyes flashed. She immediately grabbed Alex’s hand, clutching it tightly as if afraid he would disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at him with pain-filled eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you just give up on her?\" Tanya pleaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is not even smart enough to see through things. She is difficult to handle. Instead, be with me. I will never doubt you. I will trust you completely. I will believe in your loyalty no matter what.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing those words, Alex looked at her as though something filthy had just been placed in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disgust filled his gaze so openly that Tanya’s breath caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I stayed silent earlier because I wanted to leave you with some dignity,\" Alex said coldly. \"I thought you would at least respect yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since you refuse to keep that dignity, I will not pretend anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed her hand away without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will never fall in love with a woman who behaves this disgustingly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and rushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanya stood frozen. She had never imagined that her little act, meant to make Alex realize something, would backfire so completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office suddenly felt too large, too empty. Her chest tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears began to spill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did I do wrong?\" she sobbed aloud. \"I only loved someone. I gave everything... and still I could not get him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice echoed helplessly against the silent walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.......................\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Alex caught up with Adeline near the elevators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metallic doors reflected the harsh white lights above, making everything feel cold and distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline immediately struggled. \"Let go of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Alex said firmly. \"Not until you give me one chance to explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is nothing left to explain,\" she replied, her expression serious but pale. \"You should just leave me alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex shook his head, desperation finally breaking through his calm demeanor. There was moisture in his eyes now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know my actions hurt you,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you have to understand, it was a misunderstanding. Tanya staged it deliberately. There is only one woman I love, and that is you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline let out a harsh, humorless chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You love me?\" she said. \"You claim to love me, yet you let another woman sit on your lap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, Alex gently but firmly guided her into a nearby conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, Adeline pulled away from him and created distance, her back almost touching the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Alex did not try to hold her again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1505,"2026-06-06T04:03:49.636Z",1,"novelbin.me","21df2d56469e79acb794547aaf7bbe1fcf8a553287ecff0b392b2d4e6e3aef64","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-526","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-524",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]