Born Into Villain's Family: I Have a 200\% Rebate System-Chapter 160: Adeline’s Misery

Adeline felt Miss Dawn was trying to humiliate her, but she didn’t have any proof, so she could only bite the bullet and say,

"Because of my ex-boyfriend and my gambling father."

Miss Dawn might have already known all the news, and was maybe just confirming with her.

Aurora nodded,

"I know it. But what I am curious about is, why are you paying off your ex-boyfriend’s and father’s debts? Did they threaten you?"

Adeline chuckled bitterly,

"Miss Dawn, you might not know this, but when a person in a family takes debt, all the other family members suffer.

Those debt collectors go to my sister’s school and harass her. They also went to the hospital and made a scene. The hospital almost kicked us out."

"They even came to the small restaurant where I work and yelled in front of all the customers," Adeline continued, her voice trembling.

"I was so embarrassed... My boss almost fired me."

She looked down and clenched her fists.

"I hate my dad and Henry. I really do. But I can’t just ignore the debt. If I do, they’ll go after my little sister next, and she’s just a kid. It’s not her fault.

As for my ex-boyfriend, he has a recording stating that I was willing to take his debt. He tricked me into saying that! So I can only pay the debt."

Aurora was quiet for a moment. Then she said, "So you’re carrying everything alone?"

Adeline nodded. "Yeah. I work three jobs. I barely sleep. But it’s better than watching my family get hurt."

Aurora tapped her fingers on the table. "That’s stupid."

Adeline looked up, shocked. "Huh?"

"You’re doing the right thing... but in a very stupid way," Aurora said, her voice flat.

"You’re trying to save everyone, but if you collapse first, who’s going to save you?"

Aurora knew the fates of people around her, but she didn’t rush to chance. Yup, she did get desperate sometimes, but she ensured her safety first.

Maybe that’s her villain side.

"Have you ever thought what will happen to your mother and sister if you die suddenly because of a cardiac arrest? Who will look after them?

Your gambling father will continue to take more loans, and your ex-boyfriend? Maybe he will trick you into more debts."

Adeline’s face turned pale.

She had thought of that too, but she didn’t have any solution.

Her father would continue to take on debt, and her ex-boyfriend, someday, might suddenly increase his debt and transfer it to her.

So does that mean she would never be able to get out of this cursed cycle?

The more Adeline thought, the more scared she became.

Aurora sensed her fear, chuckled in her heart. The more scared and helpless Adeline feels now, the more she would appreciate it when Aurora helps her.

From Adeline’s words, Aurora realised that Adeline was too soft-hearted and had a weakness.

This knowledge gave Aurora an assurance that she could control Adeline...completely.

In the future, she could obstruct Adeline and Lucas’s meeting.

If Adeline and Alex meet each other first, Lucas won’t get the chance to hurt Adeline at all.

The mere thought excited Aurora.

Not only Alex, but even Adeline and Lucas would have to suffer less.

And even if...by some sheer coincidence, Lucas hurts Adeline, then Aurora could simply ask Adeline to forgive Lucas on her behalf.

Aurora praised herself for being smart.

She cleared her throat

"Adeline."

Her voice brought Adeline to her senses, and she asked,

"Yes?"

"If you want, I can help you, but..." Aurora paused, and Adeline’s breathing hitched.

She knew there was no free meal in the world.

Heck! The mere fact that Miss Dawn, a big shot in the investment industry, reached out to her shows that she wants something.

The question was...what was it?

What could the big shot want from a struggling woman?

Adeline dreaded the answer. She knew too well and yet...she couldn’t bear to listen. So she waited...waited for Miss Dawn to say it.

Seeing the sweat on Adeline’s forehead, Aurora continued,

"...but in return, I want a promise and your loyalty. Absolute loyalty."

Adeline blinked and turned blank for a second.

Loyalty and Promise? Just that?

She doesn’t have to sell her body?

"Just... loyalty?" she asked carefully.

Aurora nodded.

"Yes. And a promise too. A promise that you will forgive one person for any crime he or she might commit in the future."

"Who and what type of crime?" Adeline was instantly on alert.

In an instant, she started to think about her sister and her mother.

She became worried that Miss Dawn’s people might have harmed her mother and sister, and hence, Miss Dawn contacted her.

All the things started to link her mind, and color drained from her face.

Aurora understood the fear on Adeline’s face. Maybe it was because she had a common link with Adeline.

Both of them cared for their family.

"None of your family members are or will be harmed." Aurora cleared.

Adeline’s rapid heart calmed down, and she took a sigh of relief.

However, she understood the unspoken words.

Her family members won’t be harmed. But the same can’t be said for her.

Does Adeline care, though?

No.

As long as she can pay off the debts, she is more than happy to sacrifice her life.

Aurora suddenly paused and said,

"Don’t worry, you won’t have to sacrifice your life or your body. If...the person ever sexually assaulted or tried to kill you...I won’t side with him or her."

Adeline stared at Aurora with wide eyes. Her lips trembled a bit, but she didn’t say anything.

Aurora’s voice became softer.

"I’m not that cruel, Adeline. I just want you to promise me... if this person ever makes a mistake—not something unforgivable like hurting you badly—but something that others would hate him for... you’ll forgive him. Just once."

Adeline was quiet. She didn’t know what kind of mistake this mystery person might make.

Lying? Cheating? Maybe being rude? Humiliating her? That sounded... okay, she guessed.

"I... I don’t really understand," she said slowly. "But as long as you help me...I will remember this favor till the end of my life. So I promise and swear my loyalty to you."

Aurora smiled.

According to her dreams, she knew one thing...Adeline never broke her promise.

She had promised Lucas that she would give him three chances if he ever broke her heart, and she did give it to him.

She had promised Lucas never to forgive him, and even till Lucas’s death, she didn’t forgive him.

She promised Alex to only think about him, and she never looked in anyone else’s direction.

Hence, Aurora was so insistent on getting the promise from Adeline.

With a smile, Aurora nodded,

"Alright then, I will pay off the $1.2 million debt on you, ask a lawyer to transfer your father to some far-off place, help you get a lawyer to file a complaint against Henry, and pay your mother’s hospitalization fees. I will also fund your education."

Adeline froze.

Her eyes were wide, her lips slightly parted. She just sat there, completely stunned, like her brain had stopped working. Did she hear it right?

One point two million dollars?

Her father would be sent far away?

Henry, her terrible ex, would be taken to court?

Her mom’s hospital fees would be paid?

Her education... paid?

It was too much. It was way, way too much.

She finally found her voice, but it was shaky and low.

"M-Miss Dawn... repaying my debt is already too much. I... I can’t take more from you. I don’t deserve it."

Aurora calmly shook her head.

"I already said I will help you. I meant every word."

Adeline blinked. Her chest started to hurt. Not in a painful way, but in a full, heavy way.

A kind of warm feeling started to spread through her heart and stomach. Her eyes felt hot.

She had never... ever had anyone help her like this. freewēbnoveℓ.com

Not her relatives.

Not her father.

Not even Henry, who said he loved her.

All her life, she had carried everything alone.

She remembered being a little girl, hiding under the bed as her parents screamed at each other.

Then, growing up and learning to make tea for her mom while sneaking food into her school bag for her little sister.

She remembered skipping meals to save money.

She remembered staying up all night trying to finish her shift at the diner, then waking up early to go to the hospital to take care of her mom.

She had never had anyone look at her and say, "I will help you."

And now this woman... this powerful, elegant woman who barely knew her... was helping her like no one else ever had.

Adeline felt her eyes burn.

Without even thinking, she stood up so fast her chair screeched back, then dropped to her knees.

Thud.