[{"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-554":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},1491739,1939,"Chapter 554: Crush","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-554",554,"\u003Cp>’I have been in this industry for more than ten years...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jacqueline could still point out countless flaws in his acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That means... my acting was never as good as I believed.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, instead of resentment, what he felt was gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline remained incredibly patient with him. She would repeat the same explanation again and again, staying beside him until he finally grasped the correct emotional tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of the fifth day, both of them were utterly exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were red from lack of sleep, and even their movements had slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they still had one extra day of break remaining, Jacqueline suggested something different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s watch a couple of movies,\" she proposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, she booked tickets for two films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Theodore heard about the plan, he agreed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They first watched a movie that had won an award for its exceptional plot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, they watched another film that had won the Best Actress award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once both movies ended, Theodore sat quietly for several minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then realization slowly dawned on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a movie only has a great plot,\" he murmured thoughtfully, \"people praise the story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But when actors bring the plot to life... people praise the acting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline simply gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore looked at her with newfound respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If she hadn’t shown me this difference... I might have continued acting the same way as everyone else.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the next day onward, filming resumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Theodore stepped in front of the camera again, everyone on set was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His acting had improved tremendously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The change was so drastic that even the director rubbed his eyes in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he had thought that giving Theodore five or six days of training would not produce much difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he realized how wrong he had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those few days of training had pushed Theodore’s acting to an entirely new level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His emotional delivery felt so powerful that some scenes even carried the intensity of award-winning performances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire crew became excited again, motivated by Theodore’s transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the earlier one-week pause, the filming schedule extended for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During filming, Jacqueline occasionally stopped a scene midway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on,\" she would say sharply. \"The emotion isn’t right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Theodore had memorized the script extremely well, there were still moments where he struggled to recapture certain emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During those times, Jacqueline would quietly remind him and guide him back into the proper state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, the filming was completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Jacqueline began keeping her distance from Theodore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not because she disliked him. The real reason felt almost embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other girls often spent time flirting sweetly with the person they liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had spent most of her time criticizing Theodore and pointing out flaws in his acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had hardly behaved like a gentle girl at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He definitely won’t like someone like me,’ she sighed internally, while maintaining her usual cold expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was lost in thought, Theodore suddenly appeared in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the two of them had grown quite familiar with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hands were two cups of milk tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had recently discovered Jacqueline’s preferences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She loved matcha milk tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Theodore himself preferred lime lemon boba tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their tastes were completely different, almost like two opposite worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Theodore always felt strangely happy when he brought something for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a strange way, those small moments made Theodore feel as though he had grown closer to Jacqueline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that once the filming ended, they would most likely return to their separate lives. Their contact would gradually fade until it eventually disappeared altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’When that time comes... these memories will be the only thing left,’ he thought quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that realization, he wanted to create as many memories as possible during the short time they were still together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was one thing he had clearly understood during these past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had started to like Jacqueline far more than a fan should ever like their idol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization made his chest feel both warm and uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A fan should only admire their idol from afar.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that belief, he forced himself to hold those feelings deep inside his heart. The only thing he could do was try his best to leave a good impression on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if nothing happened between them, he at least wanted Jacqueline to remember him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline accepted the milk tea from him with a small smile. The faint scent of matcha rose from the cup as warm steam curled gently into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking a sip, she looked at Theodore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is the wrap-up going?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The wrap-up party will be held the day after tomorrow,\" he replied. \"You should prepare a nice dress for the occasion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline remained silent. For a moment, she looked at Theodore quietly before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was a pleasure working with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was calm, but sincere. Theodore stared at her for a brief moment before smiling faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was a pleasure working with you as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused slightly before asking, \"Will you come to the wrap-up party?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline shook her head gently. \"My schedule is already packed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words sounded simple, but behind them was the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than Theodore, she had her own work and personal life waiting for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already pushed aside several responsibilities just so she could stay here longer and guide him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, she had done it with the small selfish hope that she would be able to spend time near the person she secretly admired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now she had already stretched her time as far as she possibly could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s time to return to my life,’ she told herself quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore listened to her answer and looked at her for a moment before speaking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that’s the case...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated slightly before continuing. \"Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline looked at him in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression became thoughtful as if she were carefully analyzing what kind of dinner he meant. At first, she assumed it was probably a group dinner or some celebrity gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, she nodded. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later that evening, when Jacqueline arrived at the restaurant, she realized that her guess had been completely wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore had booked a private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they sat down, Theodore poured tea for her before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked slightly nervous, though his expression remained serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Until now... I never properly thanked you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline blinked in surprise. Theodore continued sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know that every time you criticized me, it was for my own improvement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even when I watched the recorded clips later, I was shocked by how much I had improved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze softened. \"So... I am truly grateful to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, she assumed he was only saying polite words out of courtesy. She lowered her gaze slightly before speaking in a faintly cold tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t you ever feel that I was being too harsh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore blinked in confusion. \"Harsh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately shook his head. \"You were never overwhelming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline paused before asking quietly, \"It never made you feel humiliated?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore scratched the back of his head awkwardly. \"Humiliated?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled softly. \"You shouldn’t think like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression became thoughtful. \"To be honest, I did feel ashamed sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused before continuing gently. \"But never humiliated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline looked at him carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore met her gaze and spoke slowly. \"You could have pointed out my mistakes in front of everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice softened. \"But instead, you always asked me to go to a private room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled faintly. \"You protected my dignity as an actor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, that single gesture meant more than anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jacqueline was momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never expected Theodore to interpret her actions in such a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, Theodore had always seen things differently from most people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought warmed her heart slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mood improved as a soft smile appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you ever need help in the future,\" she said gently, \"you can contact me directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore grinned. \"I wouldn’t want to trouble you too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon the dishes began arriving, and they started eating together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While eating, Theodore suddenly remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the visions he had once seen, there had been a brief moment when Jacqueline had approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had pointed out several mistakes in his acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could even correct those mistakes, he had already been killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, sitting across from her in this quiet restaurant, Theodore felt warmth rising to his cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In that timeline... we weren’t even close.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jacqueline had still helped him. But now things were different. They were far closer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous thought quietly appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Jacqueline is sitting right in front of me...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if he tried? What if, in this life, fate had changed? What if he could actually win her heart?\u003C\u002Fp>",1514,"2026-06-06T04:03:52.406Z",1,"novelbin.me","879ac427caa961587fdc9e68902ec79f03426e00a5afcfdb288a655d3c28a54f","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-555","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-553",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]