[{"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-544":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},1491929,1939,"Chapter 544: Drugs","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-544",544,"\u003Cp>Siya blinked. \"What are you saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just winked at me,\" he replied seriously. \"It looked as though the left side of your face was about to become paralyzed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Siya nearly lost her composure. The urge to slap him flashed across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia could not hold back any longer. Laughter burst out of her, bright and uncontrollable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she finally stopped, she wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry,\" she told Siya, though her tone lacked remorse. \"My brother is very unsophisticated. He prefers speaking the truth directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She patted Theodore’s back, silently giving him approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siya forced a brittle smile. \"It is nothing. Really, it is nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze flickered toward a nearby server. She subtly gestured for him to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Just wait, Olivia. You will regret humiliating me today.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the server arrived, he carried two glasses of champagne, the golden liquid shimmering under the lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia instinctively raised her hand to decline, but Siya quickly took both glasses and pressed one into Olivia’s hand and the other toward Theodore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is my birthday,\" Siya insisted sweetly. \"At least have a little. Otherwise, I will feel hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore did not even extend his hand. \"If you want to feel hurt, go ahead. I am not interested in pretending.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siya’s smile almost cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned pleading eyes toward Olivia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Olivia remained quiet, Siya lowered her voice and unleashed her final card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This might be the last birthday I celebrate in such a grand hall,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our situation is not what it used to be. I may never experience this kind of luxury again. Can you not make a small exception for me today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siya continued, her tone nostalgic. \"Do you remember? We once promised that we would celebrate our birthdays in a mansion one day. You said you would definitely drink with me when that happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia’s expression wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why is she still clinging to those childish promises?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes softened despite herself. Feeling foolish, she lifted the champagne glass and took a small sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquid tasted slightly sweeter than usual, with a faint bitterness lingering afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore frowned immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siya offered him his glass again, but he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If my sister gets drunk, who will take care of her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will,\" Siya replied quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore gave her a long, unreadable look that clearly conveyed he did not trust her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siya clenched her fists behind her back, suppressing her irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she brightened again. \"I know you love sweets. I prepared many desserts over there.\" She pointed toward a decorated corner of the hall. \"You should try them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore glanced over casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he saw them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Donuts from Youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lit up instantly. He genuinely loved that brand. Youth was a French patisserie chain, famous for its delicate dough and sugar-free glaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their products were notoriously difficult to import, especially fresh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She managed to get these? That requires connections.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, he almost walked over immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he remembered Olivia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he took her hand. \"Let us check them out together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia allowed herself to be led, though she frowned at their joined hands. \"Why are you holding me as if I am three years old?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they had created some distance from Siya, Theodore’s playful expression vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you drink the champagne?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though I may look clueless, I have attended enough film industry parties to learn one thing. Never consume food or drinks offered by someone who might be your enemy. They can be spiked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia narrowed her eyes. \"Are you suggesting she mixed something in it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore gave a small, humorless chuckle. \"Possibly. And not just the champagne. Even those donuts could contain knockout drugs or something worse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia’s steps slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint softness she had felt earlier shattered instantly. A cold wave rushed through her chest. The sweet aftertaste of the champagne suddenly turned sour in her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nausea crept up her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did she really...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore said, \"We should leave immediately. Siya must already be planning her next move. We cannot give her another chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began guiding Olivia toward the exit, his pace quick, his gaze sharp as he scanned the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter around them now sounded artificial, almost menacing, like a stage performance hiding something rotten underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\" Olivia suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore turned. \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of answering, Olivia opened her handbag and took out the pouch Aurora had given her. The soft fabric felt oddly reassuring in her trembling hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she unzipped it, both of them stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was not just one item, but an entire collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small folding knife, sleek and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several labeled antidote vials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A compact emergency alarm button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two miniature pepper sprays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bandages, sanitizer wipes, and even a disposable phone with a number already programmed into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore blinked slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Aurora... is terrifyingly prepared.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost laughed in disbelief. ’She predicted this much? That woman is completely overpowered.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia, however, did not look surprised. She calmly picked up one of the antidotes, her fingers steady despite the faint tremor in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do not even know what symptoms I am supposed to have. What if I take the wrong one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore watched her hesitation and suddenly asked, his tone turning serious, \"Are you feeling your body getting warmer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question landed like a stone dropped into still water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she notice it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow, creeping heat spreading beneath her skin. At first it had been faint enough to ignore, masked by nerves and anger, but now it was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pulse was beginning to race, each heartbeat louder than the music around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore’s expression darkened instantly, all traces of humor gone. His gaze turned cold, sharp enough to cut through steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So she really did it,\" he muttered, his jaw tightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia looked at Theodore with a worried expression, her brows tightly knit as a faint chill crept up her spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you even know what kind of drug she injected me with?\" she asked, her voice low but strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore remained calm, almost unnervingly so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was steady, as though the situation in front of him was nothing more than a simple puzzle waiting to be solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s an aphrodisiac,\" he replied flatly. \"Once you take it, your body will gradually feel an uncontrollable urge for intimacy with men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were spoken so casually that they sounded almost harmless, but Olivia instantly understood the implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spark of fury ignited in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How dare she...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers curled slightly as anger surged through her veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How dare Siya even think of using such a disgusting and vicious method!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment her breathing grew heavier, but she forced herself to calm down. Panic would only make things worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind quickly shifted to something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The pouch.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Olivia slipped her hand into the small pouch she carried and calmly took out the antidote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore watched the entire process quietly. A faint glimmer of admiration flashed across his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She really keeps her composure even in a situation like this. But the greater thanks should belong to Aurora who thought of such solution!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia quickly injected the antidote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, the uncomfortable warmth that had been spreading through her body slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she realize something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So my body was actually getting hotter...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Theodore hadn’t mentioned it earlier, she might never have noticed the subtle change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the antidote had taken effect, the cool breeze from the air-conditioning brushed against her skin, sending a refreshing chill across her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled softly and looked at Theodore again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should we do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her question, Theodore narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression turning thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A drug like this wouldn’t be used casually,\" he said. \"If Siya prepared such an aphrodisiac, it means she must already be confident that some men are waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice lowered. \"There is definitely something she’s hiding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia tilted her head slightly, curiosity flickering in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she worked as a cyber security police officer and had handled numerous complicated cases, this was the first time someone else was leading the investigation while she simply followed along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strangely enough, that person was her own brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’My single-minded brother is smart...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the more she thought about it, the more she realized something obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore had always been intelligent. As someone with deep knowledge of physics and analytical thinking, he was far from being a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Of course he wouldn’t be some dumb guy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint sense of pride filled her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Theodore spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now, we keep an eye on Siya and follow her movements. If she has arranged something, she will eventually reveal it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia immediately gave him a thumbs up. \"Sounds good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Theodore raised a finger slightly as if remembering something important.\u003C\u002Fp>",1507,"2026-06-06T04:03:49.636Z",1,"novelbin.me","9c58830d5bff0b82be90687b0493c6d86b2a20b30fcf602219f83d6f68183c03","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-545","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-543",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]