Born Into Villain's Family: I Have a 200\% Rebate System-Chapter 264: Party

Aurora smiled, her expression mysterious, and said, "It’s still unknown."

Her tone was calm, but there was something in her eyes that made Emily pause for a moment.

Emily let out a small sigh, her voice turning slightly resigned.

"Well, if that’s what you’re planning, I’ll support you, Aurora. But just know, I’m here for whatever you decide."

Aurora nodded slowly, appreciating her friend’s unwavering support.

Then, in a quieter voice, she added,

"I’ll get justice for you... and for your child." Her words were soft but filled with a quiet determination.

Emily fell silent, her heart warmed by hearing Aurora’s words. She had thought that Aurora might have forgotten everything Emily had suffered...but now...

After a long pause, she nodded. "I trust you, Aurora."

Just then, Emily seemed to remember something. "Oh! By the way, Aurora, you’ve been invited to another party tonight."

Aurora immediately shook her head, her expression unreadable.

"I’m not interested in going to any parties," she replied, her voice steady.

"The last time... it didn’t go well."

Emily chuckled a little, trying to lighten the mood.

"I get it, don’t worry. But this time, I’ll make sure you’re safe. I’ll talk to the person in charge and make sure they personally verify who you are. No one will get the chance to pretend to be you again."

Aurora was silent for a moment, her mind working through what Emily had said. Finally, she asked,

"So... what’s this party about?"

Emily paused for a beat, then answered,

"It’s a celebration for someone’s achievement. But the person hosting it... it’s Peter Richardson, Richard’s son."

Aurora froze, her expression suddenly hardening. Peter Richardson.

The same Peter who had tortured Henry. The same one who had been part of a plan to get justice for Adriana.

She’d been curious about him ever since that day, and now fate was pushing them into the same circle.

"Richardson’s son," Aurora murmured to herself.

She remembered how, after everything had ended, she’d managed to find out about Henry’s location and the revenge Peter had taken on Adriana’s behalf.

She had to admit, she felt a certain respect for him.

She straightened up, her eyes narrowing with resolve. "I’ll attend."

Emily paused, surprised. "You sure?"

Aurora nodded.

"Yes. I’ll attend. Peter Richardson is someone I respect, and if there’s anything I can do to help him, I will."

Emily thought for a moment before speaking again.

"There’s just one thing you should know. There’s been some tension between the Richardson brothers.

The eldest and the youngest are competing for something big, and... you might get dragged into it."

Aurora raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

Emily continued,

"Well, they’re both fighting for the heir position in their family’s business, and it’s gotten pretty messy. You might have to choose a side, whether you want to or not."

Aurora remained calm, her gaze steady. "If I have to choose, I’ll choose Peter."

Emily blinked, repeating the words. "The youngest son... Peter Richardson?"

Aurora nodded, her expression resolute.

"Yes. He’s the one who took action for justice. He’s the one who has earned my respect."

Emily thought for a moment and then sighed.

"Alright, then. I’ll make sure everything is set. But just know, it might be tricky. The brothers’ rivalry might spill over."

Aurora smiled, a glint of determination in her eyes. "It’s fine. I’ll handle it."

"Got it. And one last thing, remember to rest a bit. The party’s at night," Emily added with a teasing tone.

Aurora nodded, her smile softening.

"I’ll rest. But... I also need to check on Jonah and Theodore. Have they made any progress?" free𝑤ebnovel.com

Emily paused before replying.

"Jonah’s done with the registration process. He’s already acquired five IPs for the novel you wanted."

Aurora’s eyes lit up. "Great. That’s good progress."

"Yeah, and as for the budgeting, I’ve been monitoring their progress, but it’s slow. So, I hired a specialist to speed things up. The budgeting should be done by the day after tomorrow," Emily explained.

Aurora smiled at the news, impressed by Emily’s efficiency.

"I’ll definitely give you a raise for how fast you’re handling all of this. You’ve done great."

Emily chuckled, clearly pleased. "It’s just my job, Aurora."

Aurora nodded. "Still, it’s appreciated."

As the conversation ended, Aurora felt a sense of satisfaction. Everything was moving according to plan.

She turned her attention to the day ahead, knowing she’d be busy preparing for the party and dealing with whatever challenges lay ahead.

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The next morning.

Aurora stepped out of her room, her mood fresh and happy.

The morning sunlight slipped through the hallway windows, and everything felt calm.

She had just finished her software and had lots of time to deal with other things today.

Maybe she would review some projects, maybe relax for a while... or maybe even help Jonah or Theodore if needed.

But then—bam! Her happiness crashed.

Standing right there in the hallway was Eleanor.

Aurora’s smile dropped. Her good mood vanished in an instant.

And just then, like some annoying game update, a system message popped into her mind:

[Mission: Win Theodore’s affection. Complete by today.]

Aurora’s eyes turned cold.

"Oh... so Eleanor’s system is sending her after Theodore now?" she thought, the corners of her mouth curving into a quiet smirk.

"Well, too bad. I already made sure Theodore doesn’t even like her."

She didn’t even stop walking.

With her head held high, Aurora strolled toward the living room like Eleanor didn’t even exist.

The moment Eleanor spotted her, she lit up with a fake, cheerful voice. "Aurora! Good morning~!"

But Aurora didn’t reply.

She didn’t wave. She didn’t nod. She didn’t even look.

She just walked straight past Eleanor and entered the kitchen like she was nothing more than a ghost in the hallway.

That silence?

Louder than a shout.

Eleanor’s smile froze. Her eye twitched slightly, and her fingers dug into the couch cushion.

’Why is she acting so cool all the time?! Just you wait b*tch. The day you will lose all the protection shield around you, I will kill you with my own hands!’

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