[{"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-551":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},1491736,1939,"Chapter 551: Protection","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-551",551,"\u003Cp>Golden light slowly spread across the sky, chasing away the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image created a powerful contrast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if the girl was leaving the shadows behind... and slowly walking toward the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline felt her chest tighten slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This... feels like me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It perfectly reflected the stage of life she was currently in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She liked it so much that she unconsciously stepped closer, her fingers gently brushing against the edge of the frame before she quickly pulled her hand back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I shouldn’t touch it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, she glanced at the small name plate below the painting. \"Olivia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline quietly repeated the name in her mind. ’I’ll remember it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’One day... when I have enough money... I’ll come back and buy a painting from here.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that silent promise, she left the gallery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in another room hidden behind the studio walls, Olivia watched everything through the surveillance cameras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned slightly back in her chair, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t paid much attention to visitors before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing someone admire her favorite painting for so long caught her interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people had visited the studio before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But almost none of them had paid attention to that particular painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Olivia’s personal favorite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was the first visitor who truly seemed to understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, Olivia quietly remembered Adeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Adeline continued strolling through the city streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon she came across a luxurious clothing store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The display window showed several elegant dresses that immediately caught her attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to resist, she entered the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, she suddenly heard a somewhat familiar voice somewhere nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since she wasn’t in the best mood, she decided to ignore it and focus on shopping instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was browsing through the dresses, one particular dress caught her eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached out to take it. But suddenly... A hand shot out and grabbed her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline frowned and turned around. Standing behind her was a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept across her body with an unmistakably lewd expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline’s frown deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to pull her hand away, but the man tightened his grip slightly, continuing to stare at her as if she were some fascinating toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline’s patience finally snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, she lifted her leg and kicked him hard in the calf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\" The man cried out as the burning pain shot up his leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately stepped back, clutching his leg before glaring at her furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bitch! How dare you kick me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline stared at him coldly. \"You were the one crossing the line first. You grabbed my hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was he even thinking when he grabbed her hand without her permission?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man slowly straightened his posture, rubbing the spot where she had kicked him. His expression twisted into something between annoyance and mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her carefully before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... really don’t recognize me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline frowned and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man suddenly let out a bitter laugh, the sound echoing slightly through the quiet clothing store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms and stared at her with a sneer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a few months ago, you were desperately begging for jobs and internships.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You went from company to company,\" he continued with obvious amusement. \"Sending messages to HR staff and interviewers... hoping someone would give you another chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed slightly. \"I was one of those HR managers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline’s eyes widened. Fragments of memories flashed through her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she met Miss Dawn... before she had the chance to pursue her studies to become a doctor... she had been nothing more than a struggling college student forced to drop out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, she had been desperate. She needed money. She needed a way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had searched endlessly for corporate jobs, messaging countless recruiters, hoping one of them would at least grant her another interview opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed... This man had been one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even after realizing that, Adeline’s expression quickly hardened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what?\" she replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if that’s true, it still doesn’t give you the right to touch me like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man chuckled again. His name was Liam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn’t touching you,\" Liam replied casually. \"I was just trying to shake your hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone grew mocking. \"But it seems like you’ve suddenly developed quite the attitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward again, reaching toward her wrist once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is really unfair, you know...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before his hand could reach her... Another hand suddenly grabbed his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam was violently shoved aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline was stunned. For a brief moment her mind went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she saw the man who had stepped in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked familiar... yet unfamiliar at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tall figure stood firmly between her and Liam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he had pushed the other man away as if it was the most natural thing in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, another figure walked up beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline’s eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately recognized the woman. \"Adriana...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana stood beside the man with a calm but serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man looked very similar to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both had striking black hair and sharp facial features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Adeline was slightly mesmerized by his appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she quickly shook her head. ’What am I even thinking? Alex is already in my life.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed the thought aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lucas stared at Liam with a cold, furious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strangely enough, that made Adeline feel a small sense of reassurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas spoke calmly. \"What exactly were you trying to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam scoffed and looked between Lucas and Adeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who exactly are you?\" he snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What right do you have to interfere in our conversation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas chuckled softly. \"Officially,\" he replied, \"this store belongs to my sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured slightly toward Adriana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I think I have every right to question a customer who seems to have questionable intentions toward another customer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline’s eyes widened slightly. ’Her brother...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Adriana had already turned her full attention toward Adeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright?\" she asked gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline quickly nodded. \"I’m fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft smile appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana seemed relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently guided Adeline toward the back of the store through a side door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana led her to a chair and gestured for her to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she grabbed a glass of water and handed it to her. \"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline took it gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana lightly patted her back in a comforting gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry,\" she said softly. \"Everything will be alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing those words, Adeline felt a warm sensation spread quietly through her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Adriana she had known before had been broken... conflicted... even suspicious of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Adriana standing in front of her now felt completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Adeline thought about how Adriana had apologized to her previously and even tried to make peace, everything started to make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She really doesn’t hate me anymore.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline smiled softly. \"You’ve grown a lot, Adriana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana glanced around the room before smiling slightly. \"I guess I have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, she asked, \"How have you been?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline’s smile grew brighter. \"My life has been going really well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana’s eyes lit up with genuine happiness. \"That’s good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded sincerely. \"I really hope you find a good man and settle down happily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a hint of guilt in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Adeline had once suffered because of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, Adriana still felt responsible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that Adeline was doing better now brought her a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Adriana glanced toward the shop floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you like anything here,\" she said warmly, \"just tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll make sure you get a very good discount.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The designs here are really unique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced toward the rows of clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, I don’t understand why this brand isn’t famous yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I feel like one day this brand will definitely become huge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana smiled. \"The reason it’s so empty right now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled. \"...is because we literally opened the store this morning. We haven’t even started marketing yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed around playfully. \"So technically... you’re our first customer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline blinked. Then she laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I guess I’m really lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Lucas walked into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he saw Adeline, his expression softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright?\" he asked gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline nodded. \"I’m fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas didn’t linger. Instead, he glanced toward Adriana and spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll stay out front in case there’s any trouble. If you need anything, just call me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana nodded. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas quietly returned to the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adeline couldn’t help but chuckle. \"You have a very good brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head playfully. \"Other sisters would be jealous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana pouted slightly. \"He’s not that great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms. \"I don’t even know what goes through his head sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she stood up and clapped her hands lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway. I’ll help you pick out some clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1505,"2026-06-06T04:03:52.406Z",1,"novelbin.me","30d7ffba50bfbc6fe416fb48d87a7012271aba231cdd699e534358921f4c738b","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-552","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-450",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]