[{"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-90":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},1491690,1939,"Chapter 90: Acknowledging","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>Adam sighed at Theodore’s exaggerated reaction, shaking his head as Adriana rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re way too happy for someone who was just running away like a maniac a few minutes ago,\" Olivia muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theodore shot her a glare but was too excited to care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, a decent place to live! No more squeaky floors! No more tiny rooms! And best of all, no more leaking ceilings every time it rains!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you forgetting something? This isn’t just about moving to a better place. It’s about bringing Alex to live with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have any problem.\" Theodore raises his hand in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia knew that it was Aurora’s wish and, hence, didn’t disagree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last person to know about the decision was Lucas. He remained silent, and everyone took his silence as his acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>................\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The library was eerily quiet that morning, save for the occasional rustling of pages and the soft whispers of students immersed in their studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight filtered through the tall arched windows, casting warm golden hues over the dark wooden shelves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one of the more secluded corners, Alex sat alone, engrossed in a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana took a deep breath, steeling herself before approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps were slow but deliberate, and despite her usual composed demeanor, she felt the weight of what she was about to do pressing on her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex must have sensed someone nearing because he lifted his head, his sharp gray eyes widening slightly when they landed on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprise flickered across his face, and for a moment, an unreadable silence stretched between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he spoke, his voice low and wary. \"Adriana? What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She met his gaze with unwavering calm. \"Are you interested in living with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book he had been holding slipped from his grasp and landed with a dull thud on the wooden table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers twitched as if he were struggling to process her words. \"What?\" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I asked if you’re interested in living with us,\" Adriana repeated evenly, though inwardly, she was bracing herself for his reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex leaned back slightly, his expression shadowed with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" His tone held an edge, as though he was waiting for some cruel trick to be revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would you want to acknowledge me now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Aurora’s wish,\" she said at last. \"She insisted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex visibly stiffened. \"Aurora?\" he repeated. \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana’s irritation flickered for just a moment before she shook her head. \"I don’t know,\" she admitted bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She just said it’s something she wants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex’s gaze dropped to the table. His fingers curled into loose fists, his thoughts seemingly lost in a tempest of emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, he spoke, his voice hesitant. \"Mary won’t agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana folded her arms. \"She already has.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head snapped up, and for the first time, genuine shock colored his features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She... agreed?\" His voice wavered slightly as if the words themselves were foreign to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana nodded, watching as something flickered in his expression—hope, disbelief, maybe even longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana heaved a sigh of relief and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then today, join us at family dinner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Adriana left, Alex stood up, and a huge grin appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Alex was about to leave the library, he noticed an old woman sitting by the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eleanor!\" he called, hurrying over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old woman turned, and when she saw Alex, her smile widened. Before she could say anything, Alex wrapped his arms around her in a tight hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother finally accepted me,\" he whispered, his voice filled with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She called me to meet her. She wants me to be with the family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleanor patted his back gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is wonderful, child. You deserve happiness,\" she said in a soft voice. \"Tonight will be an amazing evening for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex pulled away and looked at her with grateful eyes. \"Thank you, Eleanor. I’ll see you soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, and he left the library, feeling lighter than he had in years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..................\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex arrived at a grand villa, planning to change his clothes and style his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped inside, expecting a quiet house, but instead, low moans and heavy breathing filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His steps slowed as he turned his head toward the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, sprawled on the couch, was his younger brother, tangled up with his girlfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hands roamed over each other, and their faces flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grin on Alex’s face vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His happy mood disappeared like a candle blown out by the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his jaw and looked away, stepping toward the staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger brother, still caught up in his moment, didn’t notice Alex at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he sensed another presence, he quickly shoved his girlfriend away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darted toward the figure walking up the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned into a deep frown. \"What are you doing here?\" he snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex didn’t stop walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept his back to his younger brother and said in a calm voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I forgot something. I’ll leave after picking it up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His younger brother’s eyes darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t like being ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His teeth clenched as anger bubbled in his chest. He grabbed a nearby teacup and, without thinking, hurled it toward Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cup flew through the air, spinning before it smashed onto the floor near Alex’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay still and answer me!\" the younger brother shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex paused. The sound of broken ceramic echoed in the room. Slowly, he turned his head slightly, his expression as cold as ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was Alex’s younger brother? His father’s heart, the very god, his father worships and love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Alex was ever caught talking back to his younger brother or ignoring his younger brother, he would be whipped till he lost a layer of skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You disturbed my fun. Come here and kneel down.\" His younger brother waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex was used to such arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1010,"2026-06-06T04:03:40.622Z",1,"novelbin.me","cf42c9bf279bb74d5bc259b294cba70dec1a98ba18857e412aeb0b1dc35f6779","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-91","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-415",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]