Reborn Rich: My Fiancé and Step-Sister Killed Me Once.
What if the only way to survive is to become exactly what they made you?
Arden Steele was a good person. She trusted the two people closest to her with everything, including her life. Her husband and stepsister took her money, her health, and eventually her life. She died believing it was just bad luck.
Then she woke up three years earlier.
This time, Arden isn't being good. She's being ruthless. She knows every betrayal that's coming and she's decided that if she can't stop fate's events, she'll damn well decide who they happen to. Her cheating husband? Her scheming sister? They wanted a victim. They're getting a villain instead.
The only problem is Jett Mercer. Stupidly rich, annoyingly perceptive, and completely unable to leave her alone. He's turning into something that scares her more than her enemies do, because she can plan around hatred. She's not so sure she can plan around love.
She came back to burn everything down. She just didn't expect to feel something warm in the middle of all that fire.
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Chapter: 46. ClosureARDEN My desk looked like a tornado had hit it. There were papers everywhere. Printouts of game character designs, marketing campaign examples from other companies and energy drink cans stacked in a corner. I had been living and breathing Epic Games for weeks now. It had been three weeks since I handed Sophia Lane that thread and watched her unravel everything. The families had tried to fly their daughters out of the country the moment the investigation started gaining traction. But the travel ban stopped them. Sophia had made the case public enough that running wasn't an option anymore.The trial wasn't perfect as Sawyer denied ever speaking to the girls. They got six months of community service. Light considering what they did. Their lawyers argued they didn't push Blair, they had just created a hostile environment. But at least their faces were plastered everywhere. Everyone knew what they had done. Daisy and her mother moved to Connecticut last week. New school. Full schola
Última atualização: 2026-03-17
Chapter: 45. Sophia LaneARDENThe security guards immediately released my arms and stepped back.I almost stumbled forward from the sudden lack of resistance. My breathing was heavy from struggling and my hair had come loose from its ponytail.I turned around still trying to catch my breath.A woman was getting out of the car that had just pulled up. It was sleek and black and looked like it cost more than most people's houses.She was tall. Probably five foot nine or ten. Dressed in a cream colored pantsuit that fit her perfectly. Her dark hair was pulled back in a low bun. Diamond studs in her ears caught the light.She looked like the physical representation of wealth, elegance and power.There was something familiar about her face but I couldn't place it. As though I had seen her somewhere before but couldn't remember where.She walked toward us with confident, purposeful strides. Her heels clicked against the pavement.When she reached us she looked at the security guards. "What's going on here?"One of
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Chapter: 44. The PlanARDENThe SUV drove through the dark streets in complete silence.Daisy sat next to me staring out the window. I could see her reflection in the glass. Tears were still streaming down her face.We pulled up to my apartment building and the driver got out to open our door."Thank you," I said quietly.He nodded and got back in the car.We watched the SUV drive away and then I led Daisy upstairs to my apartment.The moment we were inside and I locked the door behind us Daisy turned to me."Why did you agree to that?" she asked. Her voice was shaking. "Why did you say yes?"I looked at her frightened confused face and made a decision."It's best if you don't know the full plan right now," I said."What?""Just do exactly what Mrs. Sinclair said. Change your statement. Tell the police you were confused. This is the best option you have.""But Arden—""Daisy." I grabbed her shoulders gently. "Trust me. This is the right move."She stared at me with those wide scared eyes.I didn't tell he
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Chapter: 43. The OfferARDENMrs. Sinclair set the folder down on the coffee table between us.Then she walked over to the chair across from the couch and sat down slowly. Got comfortable. Crossed her legs in one smooth elegant motion.Everything about her screamed power and control."I appreciate honesty," she said. "So I'm going to be honest with you."She looked at both of us. Her expression was calm and pleasant."My daughter Thea is a good girl," she continued. "Excellent student. Very bright. She has a wonderful future ahead of her. But like all teenagers she's made some mistakes. Poor judgment..bad influences."I stayed quiet and waited."This whole situation with Blair has been tragic for everyone involved," Mrs. Sinclair said. "Such a terrible loss. That poor girl. Her family must be devastated."She paused like she was giving a moment of respectful silence."But," she continued, "I don't believe my daughter was responsible. Not really. Not in the way people are suggesting."Daisy's hand tightened
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Chapter: 42. The SummonsARDENI fumbled with my keys trying to unlock the door as fast as possible.My hands were shaking slightly from the adrenaline still running through my system. I finally got the door open and pulled Daisy inside.I told her to hand me her phone so I could examine the messages myself. And I could clearly see more messages that hadn't been read sitting ominously in the inbox.I scrolled through the messages."You need to reconsider your testimony.""What you saw isn't what you think you saw.""Mistakes can be corrected before they become problems.""Think about your future. And your mother's future."That last one made my heart stop.I looked up at Daisy. "Did you tell anyone else about this? Your mom? The police?"She shook her head frantically. "No! My mom has been working double shifts all week. And I can't tell her because if I do she'll pull me out of school immediately. She'll think it's too dangerous.""It is dangerous Daisy.""I know! But if she pulls me out she'll try to get m
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Chapter: 41. The ThreatARDEN"I have to get back to work," I told Jett. "We came here during our lunch break and if I don't get back soon my boss is going to murder me.""I'll drive you," Jett said immediately.Before I could respond Rita inserted herself between us."We came here together and we'll leave together," she said firmly. "Right Arden?"Jett didn't even look at her.He kept his eyes on me. "You shouldn't forget that you owe me one now. I'm going to cash in on that favor eventually."My stomach did that weird flip thing again."I won't forget," I said.Jett's mouth curved slightly. "Good. I'll see you around Arden."Then he turned and walked away without another word.I watched his back as he made his way through the store and disappeared into the parking lot."Wow," Rita said the second he was out of earshot. "How rude. Ignoring me like that. Acting so full of himself. Who does he think he is anyway?"I turned to look at her. "He's a doctor. He was in charge of my mother's treatment before she pa
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Chapter: 5. Who is She?!Anne woke up to sunlight on her face. The ceiling was unfamiliar…tis wasn't her apartment. She thought darkly.She sat up quickly. Her head pounded. She looked down at herself. Still wearing the black dress from last night. Even her shoes were on.The bedroom was huge. Where was she?Anne stood up slowly. Her legs shook but they worked. She remembered pieces of last night. The club! The man who drugged her and stranger who saved her…and the car!Her face burned hot. She remembered climbing into his lap. Trying to unbuckle his belt.“I could die of embarrassment right now” she muttered to herself.She walked out into a massive living room. The penthouse was empty. On the kitchen counter was a note in sharp handwriting.(You deserve better.)Her purse was there too. Her phone was inside with a cracked screen and seventeen missed calls from Donald.The phone rang in her hand showing Donald’s name in the caller ID.Anne answered."Anne! Oh thank God. Where have you been? I've been calling
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Chapter: 4. The Hot StrangerSophie Laurent showed up at Anne's apartment three days later with a bottle of tequila and a plan."We're going out," Sophie said.Anne was on the couch in sweatpants. She'd been there since the engagement dinner. Her phone was still lost. She hadn't bothered to replace it."I don't want to go out," Anne said."I don't care what you want," Sophie said. She pulled Anne off the couch. "You've been crying for three days over a man who isn't worth your tears. Tonight, we forget Donald Ashford exists.""Sophie…""No arguments. Come on babe…wear something hot."Anne didn't have the energy to fight so she agreed in the end.She showered and put on a black dress that Sophie pulled from her closet. It was tight and short."Perfect," Sophie said. "Now let's go."The club they went to was called VIBE. The place was packed with extremely loud music.Sophie ordered shots at the bar."To being single," Sophie said, raising her glass."I'm not single yet," Anne said. "Technically.""Your father call
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Chapter: 3. The Engagement DinnerAnne woke up in the hotel room at noon.Her body ached. Her eyes were swollen from crying. Her cheek still hurt where Donald had slapped her.She looked at herself in the bathroom mirror. She looked terrible. Her hair was tangled and her eyes were red with a faint mark on her left cheek.She splashed water on her face and tried to remember what she was supposed to do today.Then it dawned on her that today was her engagement dinner. Her father had made her plan months ago. It would be a formal dinner to celebrate the engagement with both families before the wedding next month. Also, to reveal who she truly was to Donald because he hated the secrecy.Anne's stomach dropped.She had no phone. No way to cancel. No way to call Donald and tell him not to come.Not that she wanted him there anymore.But her father didn't know what happened. He didn't know about the slap or Hannah or any of it.Anne sat on the edge of the bed.She could skip it. Just not show up.But her father would worry.
Última atualização: 2026-01-26
Chapter: 2. A Loud SlapAnne looked at the message for a long time before getting up and leaving the restaurant.She knew where Hannah lived. It was the biggest apartment in the best area with the expensive view that her dad paid for. She was halfway there when it started to rain. At first, it was only a light drizzle, but then it got worse. The windshield wipers couldn't keep up, but she didn't care. She just sped up. She finally got outside of Hannah's building. She went straight to the elevator after she found a place to park.“Miss you can't go in there!”“Stop, miss!”The doorman tried to stop her but she walked past him. Coming face to face to the door she knocked so hard her knuckles threatened to crack and after a few seconds it opened up.Donald stood there with his shirt wrinkled up. His eyes went wide when he saw her."Anne? What are you…""Move!" Anne said.She pushed past him into the apartment.Hannah was on the couch. She was still in those pajamas from the photo. Her hair was down. She looke
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Chapter: 1. Happy Sad Birthday!Anne woke up at six in the morning even though today was her twenty sixth birthday.She slipped out of the bed quietly so she would not wake Donald. The house was silent except for the sound of her footsteps on the cold tiles as she made her way to the kitchen.Anne always made him breakfast every morning. Today she was making it extra fancy. She added candles to the plate of the toast. In the process of putting the finishing touches, she heard the door open and Donald walked in."Good morning," Anne said, smiling sweetly. "I made your favorite."Donald walked past her to the coffee machine. He was already on his phone, scrolling through something. His hair was still wet from the shower."Morning," he said, not sparing her a single glance.Anne watched him pour coffee into his mug. He hadn't touched the breakfast nor had he seen the candles yet."Donald," she said softly. "It's my birthday."He glanced at her briefly, stopping to stare at her for a brief second. Then his eyes went bac
Última atualização: 2026-01-26
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