[{"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-591":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},1491776,1939,"Chapter 591: Teasing","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-591",591,"\u003Cp>On the surface, she remained calm. She simply gestured for him to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... he’s testing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas leaned forward slightly as if about to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then his eyes moved downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief second, his expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed her nails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artificial extensions, delicate and polished, were the same style she had only started wearing two days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And suddenly, everything clicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora had worn this exact style recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he had not paid attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now every detail stood out clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Dawn never existed in my previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now she does. And Aurora suddenly has the money, the timing, and the influence...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts connected instantly. So it was never two people. It was always her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization hit him hard, but he kept his face calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, he looked back at her, his expression respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, however, pride rose in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’My little sister... is truly incredible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had built a whole new identity, manipulated the situation, and created the perfect cover... all to protect their family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, he wanted to hug her and tell her he understood everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he held back. Instead, he played along as if nothing had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casually, Lucas began discussing investment opportunities, listing several properties whose values were about to skyrocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original dream she had received mostly focused on the family’s tragic fates and relationships. Economic changes had barely been mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Lucas was filling in those missing pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quietly, she memorized everything he said and immediately contacted Emily, telling her to buy several of the properties at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’My instincts and his knowledge fit too perfectly to ignore.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas noticed how quickly she acted and chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" he added, almost casually, \"these are only the main options. I’ve already prepared backup plans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora blinked. Backup plans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he continued explaining strategies involving shares, market changes, and long-term positioning, her expression slowly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock. Then realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Have I... been underestimating him this whole time?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Alex, who was clearly a business genius, Lucas had something different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A natural instinct. A sharpness especially suited for the stock market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s... better than Alex in this field.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Aurora made her decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking directly at him, she said firmly, \"If you’re willing, I want you to handle all real estate and share investments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas stared at her for a second. Then nearly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Just like that... she’s handing everything to me?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trust was overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time, it made perfect sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’m not just anyone to her.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he nodded. \"I accept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora, still in her Miss Dawn identity, continued smoothly, \"In that case, I’m willing to offer you forty percent of the shares.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas gave a small chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won’t be necessary,\" he said lightly. \"We already agreed on eighty-twenty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora tilted her head. \"Eighty percent for you?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas shook his head. \"No. Twenty percent for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Aurora was genuinely stunned. Her eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What is he doing...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint crease appeared between her brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t acceptable,\" she said seriously. \"I’m offering forty percent because I recognize your talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze sharpened. \"If you keep undervaluing yourself like this, others won’t value you either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas nodded as if he understood. But inwardly, he was amused. She’s worried about me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing the urge to tease her further, he lowered his gaze and let his expression dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora noticed at once. \"What’s wrong?\" she asked, concern slipping into her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas waved his hand lightly. \"It’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short pause, he added quietly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was in a car accident recently... and since then, I feel like I’ve forgotten a lot of things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...?\" she asked softly, shock clear in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts raced. ’So that’s why he feels different.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy feeling settled in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s been carrying this alone...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say anything, Lucas sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly... instead of focusing on work like a proper CEO, I’ve been wasting time lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora frowned. \"Wasting time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas nodded, keeping his tone vague. \"I’ve been browsing certain websites.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s expression immediately stiffened. But before she could think too much, Lucas added casually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dating sites.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked. \"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I realized,\" he continued calmly, \"that I don’t feel anything for my current fiancée... \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each word made Aurora stare harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I’ve been thinking... maybe it’s better to end things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s heart lurched violently in her chest, panic surging through her veins like a sudden storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What...?\" her voice trembled despite her attempt to remain composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas, however, continued as if he hadn’t noticed the shift in her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I’ve started to like someone else,\" he said calmly, almost absentmindedly. \"Her name is Lilith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words reached her ears... it felt as though the ground beneath her feet had shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suffocating emptiness swallowed her whole, as if the ceiling above her had collapsed and buried everything she had painstakingly built.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All my efforts... everything I did... was it all for nothing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers curled tightly under the table, her nails digging into her palm as a wave of anxiety crashed over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite the turmoil, she forced herself to think rationally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... I need to understand him first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a shaky breath, she steadied herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you planning to do?\" she asked, her voice softer now, though laced with urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas leaned back slightly, his gaze drifting away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already started consulting another therapist,\" he replied. \"They’re helping me figure things out... my thoughts, my identity... everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s chest tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And?\" she pressed, unable to hide the tension in her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m planning to distance myself from my family,\" he continued. \"Maybe move somewhere secluded... clear my head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was it. Aurora abruptly stood up, the chair scraping harshly against the floor with a sharp screech. \"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word escaped her before she could stop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas looked at her, his brows slightly raised, a hint of curiosity flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\" he asked slowly. \"Why are you reacting like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened, as if trying to see through her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I didn’t know better...\" he added with a faint, teasing smile, \"I’d think you were my family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft laugh followed, light and careless. But Aurora didn’t laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second, she almost broke. \"I am your family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words nearly slipped out of her lips. She swallowed them forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, she steadied her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not thinking clearly,\" she said, her tone firm but controlled. \"If you’re struggling, you should seek proper medical help, not run away from everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas watched her quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing that she might reveal too much if she continued, Aurora quickly shifted the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your company’s revenue has doubled recently,\" she said, forcing a more neutral tone. \"You’re planning a celebration, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... make it a proper one,\" she continued. \"Invite everyone. Surround yourself with people who care about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes softened just a fraction. \"Maybe... seeing them happy will help you reconsider.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Please... don’t leave us.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t realize how deeply that thought reflected her own desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had known earlier that Lucas harbored such thoughts, she would have intervened long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence lingered between them as she waited. Lucas hesitated. Then finally, he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief flickered in her eyes. But before she could fully relax, Lucas looked at her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If possible,\" he added, \"I want everyone in the family to attend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora paused. For a brief moment, conflict flashed across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That means... I’ll have to be there too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maintaining her dual identity suddenly became far more complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she nodded. \"That can be arranged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Lucas pulled out his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right,\" he murmured. \"I should tell my little sister about the celebration. She loves these things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora’s heart skipped a beat. \"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, she almost reached out to stop him. But then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’My phone is on silent...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet sigh of relief escaped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when Lucas attempted to call again, her composure cracked slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t need to insist so much,\" she said quickly. \"She’ll find out eventually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas frowned faintly but nodded. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put his phone away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension eased slightly after that, and they proceeded with a quiet dinner\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment it ended, Aurora left almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps were quick, almost hurried, as if something were chasing her from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is getting out of control...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lucas’s behavior began to change subtly. Earlier, he barely interacted with Miss Dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it was different. Almost as if guilt had taken root within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started sending her random messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel like leaving everything behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes... I just want to slap some sense into myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know what I’m doing anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each message was more chaotic than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Aurora read them, her chest tightened painfully. \"He’s... breaking down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1516,"2026-06-06T04:03:52.406Z",1,"novelbin.me","1e09ba3f03033c5516d967263d432c357a6e44c9e6068801baadaff313007bbc","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-592","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-590",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]