[{"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-605":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},1491526,1939,"Chapter 605 - 606: Proposal","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-605",605,"\u003Cp>As the car sped away, the wind brushing against her face, she clenched her fists tightly. \"What’s wrong with that man...?\" she muttered under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next few days, their paths kept crossing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidences piled up: unexpected encounters in streets and brief moments where their eyes met before Lucas walked away as if she didn’t exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he ignored it, assuming she would eventually give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And one day, she finally cornered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, Lucas had come for a site inspection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Lucas stepped out of the car, adjusting his cufflinks with a calm, indifferent expression, he noticed a familiar figure standing near the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kayla was already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment her eyes landed on him, she straightened, her grip tightening around something in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without hesitation, she jogged toward him, her steps quick and determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucas!\" she called out, slightly out of breath as she reached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even react, she pulled out a neatly folded letter and held it out toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas frowned, his brows knitting together as he looked at the paper but made no move to take it. \"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kayla’s expression turned unexpectedly sincere. Her usual sharpness softened, replaced by a nervous yet resolute gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I’ve started to like you,\" she said, her voice steady despite the faint tremor beneath it. \"I want to date you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended the letter further, her hand trembling ever so slightly, yet her eyes held a kind of forced bravery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding workers and passersby, drawn by the sudden tension, began to gather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A proposal?\" someone murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the crowd grew, and voices began to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, accept it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chanting grew louder, almost playful, yet suffocating in its pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas let out a low chuckle, the sound devoid of warmth. He looked at Kayla, his gaze sharp and distant, and asked, \"Do I know you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words fell like a sudden silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd froze, their excitement instantly replaced by confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Wait... what?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A delivery girl proposing to a complete stranger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kayla blinked for a moment, then forced out a small laugh, trying to smooth over the awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you saying? We’ve been meeting for the past few days. Doesn’t that count for something? At least... coincidence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were carefully twisted, enough to mislead those listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs spread again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh... so they’ve met before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe they’ve been seeing each other?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suspicion and curiosity filled the air as people began looking at Lucas differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas’ expression darkened slightly. \"If someone heard you without context,\" he said coldly, \"they might think we’ve been on dates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward, his voice calm yet cutting. \"In reality, you’ve been deliberately creating these so-called ’coincidental’ meetings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd fell silent again, this time heavier, more judgmental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kayla’s smile stiffened, but Lucas didn’t give her a chance to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not to mention,\" he continued, his gaze unwavering, \"what surprises me the most is that someone with such a terrible personality thinks she’s worthy of proposing to anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of shock passed through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kayla’s expression changed instantly. Her eyes flickered with calculation as she seized the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how it is?\" she said, her tone rising slightly. \"You’re looking down on me because I’m a commoner, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried just enough hurt to sound convincing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If people find out about this,\" she added, \"do you think your reputation will survive if I ask them to boycott you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few onlookers exchanged uneasy glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas’ eyes turned colder. \"Not once did I say I despise your background,\" he replied firmly. \"I despise your personality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs grew louder again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas exhaled slowly, realizing the situation was slipping into dangerous territory. He turned toward the crowd, his voice steady and authoritative. \"Since you’re all here, you can judge for yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured lightly toward Kayla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A woman I barely know comes and proposes to me in public. When I refuse, she uses her status to pressure me into accepting. Tell me...how does that make any sense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly before adding, \"And most importantly... I’m already engaged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words struck like thunder. The crowd erupted into whispers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s engaged?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what is she doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned toward Kayla, their expressions now filled with disapproval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kayla stood frozen, her face paling. ’Engaged...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected that. Not at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of embarrassment crossed her face, followed by a forced cough as she tried to regain composure. \"I... I see,\" she muttered softly. \"In that case, I won’t disturb you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone turned shy, almost fragile, as she lowered her gaze and quickly ran off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she disappeared, the crowd gradually lost interest and began to disperse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people lingered, shaking their heads. \"You should be careful around people like her,\" one of them advised Lucas. \"They tend to cause trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas gave a faint nod. \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he didn’t think much of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon enough, those words would prove true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later, Lucas was at a high-end hotel for a business meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversations murmured quietly in the background as he concluded his meeting and stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he walked toward the exit... a figure suddenly stumbled into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, Kayla threw herself forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas instinctively stepped aside, but she grabbed onto his arm tightly, her fingers digging into his sleeve as she used him to support herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me...\" she whispered weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was trembling, her breathing uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas’ eyes narrowed as he looked at her closely. Her face was flushed, her movements unstable, and her gaze unfocused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...She’s been drugged.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he called his driver. \"Bring the car around. Now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, they were inside the vehicle. Lucas made sure she was placed in the front passenger seat while he sat in the back, maintaining a clear distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kayla, however, grew increasingly restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands trembled as she struggled against herself, her breathing turning ragged. She reached back toward him, her voice breaking, \"I... I can’t... bear it... please...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streamed down her face as she tried to unbuckle herself, attempting to move toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas frowned deeply, his expression hardening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is getting out of control.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another thought, he leaned forward and struck the back of her neck, knocking her unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell in the car, broken only by the faint hum of the engine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they arrived at the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas didn’t step out. Instead, he instructed his driver to handle everything, from admission to formalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as it was done, he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived at Jules’ place, the tension he had been holding finally cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he saw her, he stepped forward and pulled her into a tight embrace. \"I’m exhausted...\" he muttered, his voice low and drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jules gently held him, her brows furrowing with concern. \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas sighed and recounted everything, the repeated encounters, the confrontation, and the incident at the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she listened, her expression softened, her hand gently patting his back. \"If this continues,\" she said quietly, \"you should file a complaint against her. Make sure she can’t approach you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas gave a small nod. \"You’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he had begun to feel that things were getting out of hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why does it feel like trouble is following me everywhere...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was busy, Theodore too encountered a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was an actress he had previously worked with, their film having turned into a success. The public had started pairing them together, fueling rumors and expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, she had approached him with a proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s get married for a year,\" she had said with a confident smile. \"We can act like a perfect couple. Once we gain more fame and freedom, we’ll separate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore had rejected her immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already have a girlfriend,\" he said firmly. \"I won’t agree to something like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought that Chloe would continue pushing things this far, even when she clearly understood the dilemma she was creating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, she would even hint during interviews, her tone playful yet suggestive, as if there were something more between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Theodore sat in his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why is this happening to me...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to his other siblings, who were constantly dealing with the eerie presence of those mysterious institute figures, Theodore’s problem felt almost absurd. He wasn’t being haunted by someone with a system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was being haunted by real people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And worse... people who idolized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe’s intentions weren’t hard to read. Theodore had recently gained immense popularity, his fame rising like a blazing fire, and she wanted to ride that wave. On top of that, he was young, talented, and undeniably handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Of course someone like her would get ideas...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought made his chest tighten with irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, he finally snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing his phone, his voice cold and sharp, he said, \"If you continue pushing this narrative, I won’t hesitate to publicly deny everything and show my disapproval on social media.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1526,"2026-06-06T04:03:54.518Z",1,"novelbin.me","382613fa577b0900dea9b38c2a1b2d2247b03a1b64a13d9e3cf13ee891e687b6","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-606","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-604",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]