[{"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-581":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},1491766,1939,"Chapter 581: Birthday","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-581",581,"\u003Cp>Spencer’s eyes lit up instantly, excitement flashing across his face. \"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora chuckled softly, then reached into her bag and took out a key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held it up in front of him. Spencer blinked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A key?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at the keychain,\" Aurora said, her tone teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spencer leaned closer, focusing on it...and then his expression shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a keychain identical to the one he used for his car keys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile slowly spread across his face, warm and genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you matched it with mine...\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora watched his reaction, a quiet amusement flickering in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That’s not even the real surprise...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they got into the car, Aurora leaned back slightly, letting out a soft sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m tired,\" she said. \"Let’s just go back to the apartment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spencer didn’t argue. The night had already been full of surprises, and he simply nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora used the same key she had shown him earlier to open the door. The soft click echoed faintly in the quiet apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped inside and headed straight toward the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spencer assumed she wanted to change and rest, so he stayed back in the living room, loosening his tie slightly as he waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...soft footsteps. Spencer looked up, thinking she might be heading out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he saw her...he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora walked out wearing a black night dress, the soft fabric flowing lightly with her steps. Her hair fell loosely around her shoulders, and under the dim lighting, she looked... breathtaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Spencer couldn’t move. His throat went dry as he swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... are you doing?\" he asked, his voice slightly unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora chuckled softly, tilting her head. \"What do you think?\" she replied, stepping closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her presence alone made his heart pound loudly in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to control himself, but the closeness, the warmth, the faint scent of her shampoo... it all overwhelmed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she stood right in front of him, he couldn’t hold back anymore. He leaned in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their lips met, soft at first, then deeper, filled with pent-up emotions and unspoken longing. His hands instinctively moved, holding her gently yet firmly, as if afraid she might slip away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment stretched, breathless and intense... Until... Aurora suddenly stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped lightly on his arm. \"Stop...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spencer hesitated, reluctant. \"Please...\" he murmured softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aurora shook her head, her expression slightly uncomfortable. \"Not today... it’s not possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words left her lips, everything shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth in Spencer’s eyes faded, replaced instantly with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" he asked, his voice serious now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora bit her lip slightly before answering. \"My... periods started.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took Spencer a second to process. Then realization hit. \"Oh\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face flushed faintly, and without wasting another second, he stood up quickly. \"Wait here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurried to the room, rummaging through drawers before returning with what she needed. He handed them to her carefully, avoiding eye contact for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora took the tampon and went to the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Spencer walked into the kitchen, his movements slightly awkward as he prepared warm brown sugar water for her. Steam rose gently from the cup, carrying a sweet, comforting scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What kind of timing is this...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed internally, running a hand through his hair. ’Seriously... right now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite that, a faint smile tugged at his lips. ’Still... she didn’t push me away.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought alone made his chest feel lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even took out his phone and quietly noted down the date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Better to keep track... next time, I’ll be prepared.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost in his thoughts, imagining a future where moments like this wouldn’t be interrupted, his lips curved slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...his phone rang. He glanced at the screen. And the moment he read it...all the warmth on his face vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned heavy. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why... now again?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like every time things were about to move forward between him and Aurora...something pulled them apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Aurora came out, her steps were slower, her expression slightly tired. She already knew she might feel a bit moody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spencer immediately handed her the warm drink. \"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora took it and sipped slowly, the warmth spreading through her body. A small, satisfied smile appeared on her lips as she looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then she noticed it. Even though he tried to hide it, the sadness in his eyes was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows furrowed. \"What happened?\" she asked softly. \"Why do you look so sad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, thinking of earlier, she chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t have to worry about... that,\" she added. \"It’s not like my period would stay for 2 weeks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spencer fell silent. He knew he couldn’t lie to her. Aurora hated it when he hid things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he knelt down in front of her, his expression serious. \"I might have to leave for my city... soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora froze. The warmth from the drink suddenly felt distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" she asked, her voice slightly tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spencer exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other side has started taking action,\" he said. \"If I stay here any longer... it might raise suspicion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora pressed her lips together, her fingers tightening slightly around the cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctance flickered in her eyes. ’So soon...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without saying anything further, Aurora stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her embrace was tight, almost as if she was afraid he might disappear the moment she let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t miss you,\" she murmured, her voice low, almost stubborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spencer let out a quiet chuckle and hugged her back just as tightly, his hand resting gently on her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same here,\" he replied, his tone light, though his grip betrayed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If I stay any longer... I really won’t be able to leave.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they finally pulled apart, their gazes lingered on each other longer than necessary. Neither of them spoke, yet the reluctance in their eyes said everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they returned to Aurora’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night felt unusually quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lay together, close, wrapped in each other’s warmth. No words were needed; the silence itself felt heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Just a little longer...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But morning came anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spencer checked the time, his expression turning serious again as reality settled in. He got ready quickly, his movements efficient yet slightly stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora followed him downstairs, her steps slower. At the entrance of the apartment, she stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips pressed together slightly before she spoke. \"Visit me again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was soft, but there was a quiet expectation in it. Spencer smiled, his eyes softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will,\" he said. \"Very soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without giving himself time to hesitate, he got into the car. The engine started with a low hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Don’t look back... just go.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he stayed even a minute longer, he knew he would walk back to her. The car drove off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora stood there, watching as it disappeared into the distance. She didn’t stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she knew... If he had stayed, she might have held onto him and refused to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is better...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, she turned and walked back inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A month passed in what felt like a blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora immersed herself in work. Company matters, Lily’s situation, Shay’s issues, one thing after another demanded her attention. In between, she occasionally explored underground networks, her hacking skills improving steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Spencer trusted her more, he allowed her to go deeper. And during all of this...she realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eighteenth birthday was approaching. That thought stirred something deep within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So... It’s finally starting.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the day finally arrived... it was grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venue was filled with warm lights, soft music, and the gentle hum of conversations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her friends were there. Mia. Selena. And others from her high school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her family too... Alex, Adeline, Adriana, Peter, Lucas, Jules, Theodore, Jacqueline, Mary, Adam, Olivia, Louis... and many more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Aurora looked around, her chest tightened slightly. Then she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’These are the people... I met along the way.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From being trapped as a villain... From becoming a side character...to finally breaking free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they handed her gifts. And as she opened them...she was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam and Mary had gifted her a villa under her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia and Theodore gave her a card containing one hundred thousand dollars, money they had earned and saved over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas and Adriana handed her a car key. Aurora’s eyes turned moist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s not about the price... it’s about them.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex and Adeline gave her something entirely unexpected: a high-end, advanced laptop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora blinked, then laughed softly. \"They really know how to gift people according to their interests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came Jules, Louis, and Peter, who had teamed up to gift her a designer bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora hadn’t expected much...but when she realized it was from a cruelty-free brand, her eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love it,\" she said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Theodore and Olivia exchanged a glance. They knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About the shares Aurora had secretly transferred on their birthday. About the art studio.\u003C\u002Fp>",1505,"2026-06-06T04:03:52.406Z",1,"novelbin.me","e6ffdba06168181a4852736108f3fa7cd48f0a43bdfb05a2c88d160c5434f895","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-582","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-580",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]