[{"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-586":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},1491771,1939,"Chapter 586: Pitiful Alana","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-586",586,"\u003Cp>Aurora watched everything from a distance, an amused smile tugging at the corner of her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This Alana... she’s really trying her best to look pitiful in front of me,’ she mused inwardly, her eyes glinting with quiet mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And yet, she’s the one drowning in her own act... how miserable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Alana’s fingers had long since curled into a tight fist, the faint sting grounding her rising impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already dropped so many obvious hints, yet Aurora hadn’t come to console her, hadn’t even asked about the bruises she had so carefully displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt wrong, too wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did she notice something?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought flickered through her mind before she abruptly forced herself to stop thinking further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, when Aurora arrived at the university, she had expected Alana to continue her pitiful performance, but instead, she saw her acting completely normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft smile rested on Alana’s face, so natural that anyone else would have believed it without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was flawless... too flawless. No one would suspect that she was being abused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora, however, saw straight through it in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So she realized I might have noticed something... and changed tactics,’ she thought, her amusement deepening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Since you’ve invested so much effort... how can I not play along?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Aurora walked up to her, her expression turning slightly grim. \"I need to talk to you... in private.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana’s heart leapt in secret delight, but she quickly suppressed it, forcing her face into calm neutrality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" she replied softly, as if nothing unusual had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved to an isolated corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana looked at Aurora with a gentle smile. \"What happened? What do you want to talk about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want notes or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to talk about that,\" Aurora cut in flatly, her tone leaving no room for argument. \"I want to talk about something I noticed yesterday... something I hadn’t seen before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words landed, Alana’s body stiffened almost imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately put on a defensive expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you see? You must have misunderstood something...\" Her eyes darted around nervously, as if afraid someone might overhear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora nearly laughed right then and there. ’Look at her... putting on a \"don’t ask\" face when she’s practically begging me to ask.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Aurora simply nodded lightly and turned away. \"If you’re not comfortable, then forget it. I won’t ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began to walk away without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana froze, completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She’s... leaving? Just like that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora was supposed to be a warm-hearted, kind someone who would insist, who would dig deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t how it was supposed to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes quickly welled up as she forced herself to sniffle, her shoulders trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora paused, though only just enough to watch the performance unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right on cue, Alana’s voice trembled. \"I... I really didn’t want to tell you... but things have gone too far now ...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at Aurora, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though we’ve only known each other for two days... I feel like we have a deep connection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiping at her tears, she lowered her voice. \"I’m... being abused at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora tilted her head slightly, her expression turning faintly puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s strange. Didn’t you say your mother’s family is involved in the mafia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smirk almost appeared on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now you’re saying you’re being abused... what kind of adventurous life are you living?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana’s breath hitched for a moment, but she quickly steadied herself, maintaining her fragile facade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If... if someone showed me this kind of concern earlier... maybe I wouldn’t have suffered so much ...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a shaky breath before continuing, her voice weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s because my mother comes from a mafia family... she has violent tendencies... she takes it out on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A forced, pale smile appeared on her lips. \"Even the money I transferred to you... that was my last savings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora almost burst out laughing. ’So this is the plan... act pitiful and take the money back.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outwardly, however, her face hardened. \"If that’s the case, we should report this to the cops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She added calmly, \"And since that was your last bit of money, I’ll return it to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana’s eyes lit up instantly, excitement flashing through them before she could hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Aurora mentioned the cop, her expression stiffened. She was about to object\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for repaying me for helping you,\" Aurora continued smoothly, \"you can work at one of my companies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana blinked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has forty-eight floors,\" Aurora went on casually. \"You just need to clean it every day. I’ll deduct thirty thousand dollars per month from your debt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused briefly, her gaze sharp. \"At that rate... it’ll only take you a few years to repay everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana went completely speechless. For a moment, she felt as if blood rushed up her throat, the urge to vomit overwhelming her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora noticed everything yet continued as if nothing was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand your situation. Of course, I’ll help you... like any good colleague would.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled out her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana’s eyes widened in alarm as she hurriedly reached out. \"Don’t call!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora chuckled softly, her eyes narrowing slightly. \"What’s wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana shook her head quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I mean... if you involve the cops, they might detain me too. After all... I’m technically related to a mafia family ...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora nodded slowly, as if that explanation made perfect sense. \"I see. Then we won’t go to the cops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief washed over Alana instantly, her shoulders relaxing as she nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if seizing the opportunity, she leaned forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earlier... when you used your martial arts... I could tell you’re very powerful,\" she said, her tone filled with admiration. \"So... how about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Aurora earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you help me get through this... come to my mansion and protect me... I’ll become your slave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora fell silent, utterly speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This girl... she’s not even trying to hide her intentions anymore.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a slow breath, she shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won’t be possible. I have a very weak body... I get sick often.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana’s eyes immediately brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not a problem!\" she said quickly. \"I have medicine... something that can suppress all your sickness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing those words, Aurora slowly turned her head and looked at Alana with a faintly suspicious gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you really have such a miracle medicine,\" she spoke calmly, her tone laced with quiet scrutiny, \"then why not sell it for money and hire a bodyguard instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curved faintly, though there was no warmth in her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why go through all this trouble... and all this nonsense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words landed, Alana’s face flushed red, embarrassment and frustration mixing together as her fingers curled tighter at her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case,\" she continued evenly, \"since you have a proper means of defense, I’ll just transfer the one million dollars back to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly. \"And I’ll send you the address of my company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana pressed her lips together, her thoughts racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’As long as I get the money back... I can just ignore everything else. I won’t go anywhere near that company.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aurora, as if reading her mind, added lightly, \"We’ll also sign an official contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana’s heart skipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you fail to clean the company regularly and properly,\" Aurora went on, her voice calm yet sharp as a blade, \"you’ll have to pay a penalty. And if you don’t show up...\" she paused, her gaze locking onto Alana’s, \"...I can sue you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last trace of color drained from Alana’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she broke. Her shoulders slumped as she lowered her head, trying to sort everything out on her own, her thoughts spiraling into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora simply stood there, watching her without the slightest intention of helping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I told her everything...’ Alana thought bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I even acted like that... just so she would help me. But now... she’s acting like none of it matters.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora let out a soft sigh and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really don’t understand what kind of person you are,\" she said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried no anger, only a quiet disappointment that cut deeper than any accusation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I helped you... yet instead of being grateful, you gave me money and then you pretended to act distant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a slow step forward. \"The next day, you came again... playing tricks, showing off your injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And when I finally confronted you and tried to help, you started talking about how that money was your last savings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s lips pressed into a thin line. \"Do you think that’s appropriate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was trying to help you,\" she added softly, \"and you turned it into something about money... as if I were forcing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alana fell completely silent, her throat tightening as she found herself unable to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, a faint unease crept into her heart. ’Why... do I feel like I’m the one being exposed?’\u003C\u002Fp>",1522,"2026-06-06T04:03:52.406Z",1,"novelbin.me","f368259170d9a9c813520d39c10fcaafdf198e3897e8523b7d4f0aa1af9af35c","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-587","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-585",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]