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54. Divide And Conquer
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Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 55. Reality Check
{TW: violence, hit and run} "You fucker!" "Oh, shut up. I've already won," I rolled my eyes. "You borrowed all these guys, right? I don't think your boss Eli is going to be too happy when he finds out you failed again." The guy in front of me was seething with rage, his fists clenching so tight I could see his knuckles turn white. "Well... do you get it now?! You've made an enemy of a gang with over 100 members! You're screwed now!" "You think I should be scared because of you?" I let out a short laugh. "Everything you've tried has already failed. And honestly, you sound like cowards who can only rely on your numbers." "Cowards—" "I know your type," I cut him off, stepping forward. "You act so tough in front of others, but when push comes to shove, you'll hide and save yourself. If you're leading a team, then I can assume the entire Roth gang is as pathetic as you are." "You crazy bitch!" He lunged at me, swinging a fist straight for my face. I blocked it with my forearm effor
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-22Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 56. First Domino
The ride home was tense. Mom sat beside me in the car, her arms crossed, her jaw clenched. The weight of her silence pressed against me as we left Erwin in a secure private hospital room with the best doctors. Her fingers tapped restlessly against her arm, a clear sign that her mind was racing, already planning her next moves. The city passed by outside, the familiar streets looking gloomier than usual. I stared out the window, letting the tension settle, knowing full well this was the perfect storm. Finally, Mom spoke, her voice low and controlled. "I'm sorry about Erwin, honey. This breach will be dealt with swiftly. I won't tolerate this kind of incompetence and betrayal in our household." I could feel the fury radiating from her, and internally, I was satisfied. This was the perfect opportunity to manipulate her into investigating exactly what I wanted—without her going straight to Dad. If I could direct her suspicions, I could make sure the investigation landed exactly where i
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-22Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 57. Side Quest
"We've captured the two security guards after they tried to leave town last night," Jason said as he drove. I had a feeling those two would immediately try to flee, so I asked Damien and Jared to keep an eye on them as soon as my mom dismissed them from our house. They were supposed to speak with my father but never showed up and were nowhere to be found. They must've gotten paid really well or something to get away without saying a word because they'd left no traces of themselves behind at all. Still, Damien was able to find them like it was nothing. Yes, I followed the system's advice, put my ego aside a bit, and asked for their help in getting back at Debbie. Erwin had woken up just fine, so I had to take the system's words into account and actually change myself up a bit. "As soon as they hit the city lines, we were able to grab them. The dumbasses thought it would be a good idea to leave together." Jason giggled. "For real?" I gasped. I thought they'd be able to stay low for
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-23Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 58. Meltdown
Erwin had finally returned home after three days in the hospital, his head mostly healed. After everything that had happened, I had told him to take time off, to rest—but, predictably, he refused. It didn't matter what chaos was unfolding; he never left my side for long. He looked around, his sharp eyes catching the unease that still lingered in the air. I filled him in on everything: my mother's actions, why I had been fighting, Gisselle's betrayal, and the guards' supposed excuse of their families being threatened. As soon as I mentioned that last part, Erwin scoffed. "Nobody with family is hired as security here," he confirmed. "They were lying to you." "Of course, I had already suspected that. It didn't change my plans, though. Did you do as I said, Erwin?" I said. "I finished loading the money and supplies into the car," he reported in his usual calm tone. Then, after a brief pause, he asked, "Are you planning on going somewhere, Young Master?" A slow smirk formed on my lip
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-23Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 59. Letter In The Dark
I motioned for the guards to follow me outside, pushing past the new security detail as Erwin trailed close behind. The night air was crisp, carrying the distant hum of the city beyond our estate walls. We walked to the gates, and as I reached the car—the one packed with everything they'd need for a new life—I gave the order. "Okay, you can release them now," I said calmly. Dad's men stepped back immediately, letting go of the two guards who had been pinned down just moments before. The men staggered slightly as they brushed themselves off, their faces filled with a mix of relief and gratitude. "We will never forget this act of mercy from you, Young Master Jack," one of them said, his voice thick with emotion. "I can't believe you really got us out of there." I crossed my arms, my expression indifferent. "Be sure to live a good life and never let me see you again," I replied coldly. "Don't make me regret this." "You stay healthy, kid," the other man added with a smirk, already ta
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-24Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 60. Tea Party
For two more days, there had been no drama, no plotting, and not a single peep from Debbie. The quiet should have been comforting, but instead, it only heightened my anxiety. Debbie wasn't the type to simply give up, not after everything that had happened. She was just biding her time—I knew it. Sitting in my room, I stared out the window at the snow-blanketed garden. The winter landscape stretched out in front of me, serene and untouched. Everything was peaceful, except for one thing. Debbie. There she was, seated outside, having a tea party in full view of my window. I narrowed my eyes. How could she be so calm? She had spent the last week locked in her room, supposedly too devastated to function, and now she was having a pleasant afternoon like nothing had happened? No. This wasn't normal. She was finally moving, making her next play, and the waiting was getting to me. I turned away from the window, forcing myself to focus on my schoolwork, but my mind kept drifting. What the f
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-24Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 61. The Fall
{TW: Family violence} The balcony overlooked the sprawling woods, now blanketed in a thick layer of pristine snow. The winter scene was breathtakingly beautiful, with the snow-covered treetops stretching out as far as the eye could see. The silence was profound, broken only by the occasional rustle of a bird or the distant creak of a tree swaying gently in the wind. The sun was beginning to set, casting a soft, golden glow over the landscape. The shadows of the trees stretched long across the snow, creating a beautiful interplay of light and dark. It was a moment of tranquility, a brief pause in the whirlwind of events that had brought me here. I heard footsteps behind me and turned. "Are you not enjoying the gathering?" Sandy asked. Right, she was still here. "It's not my scene," I admitted. I was pretty sure I'd figured out what kind of club this was. "I've been curious about what kind of man you are," Sandy said, stepping up beside me at the railing. "Why?" Here we go.
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-25Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 62. Escape From Home
I struggled for a moment, my body tense and ready to fight, until I realized it was Erwin and Jason who had grabbed me. "Stay quiet," Erwin whispered urgently. "Are you alright?" "What are you doing here?" I asked, still trying to process everything that had just happened. "I was sent here by Damien when I was told the CCTV went out in your house," Jason answered quickly. "Hop on my back and let's go." Downstairs, chaos erupted. "AHH! MASTER SPENCER!!" someone screamed from the hallway. "SOMEONE CALL THE DOCTOR!!!" "IT WAS JACK!!!" Debbie's voice rang out, filled with feigned hysteria. "JACK PUSHED DADDY DOWN THE STAIRS!!! QUICK!!! SOMEONE HELP!!!!" Erwin shoved a packed duffel bag into Jason's hands and pushed us toward the open balcony doors. "I'll make this look like nothing! Just get out of here now, young master." I barely had time to react before Jason's firm grip pulled me forward. "Climb on," he whispered urgently. Without hesitation, I climbed onto his back. Moving sw
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-03-25
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Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 119. 1 Year Later
Dating Damien hadn't exactly been easy. At first, Jared went full petty sabotage mode—planting fake pictures in my bag, giving Damien's number out to random strangers, doing anything he could to wedge something between us. But after about two weeks, he got bored, or maybe just tired of seeing it wasn't working, and backed off. Now he was too busy working with his mom at HUG and trying to keep Cormac from laundering too much money through McIntyre. Thankfully, we'd reached a point where we could all hang out again without drama... well, except for Jared and Damien's usual bitch-fest back and forth. Meanwhile, Jason had flown back to Italy with his dad after a tearful goodbye with my mom. He was finally starting the whole "heir to Ferrari" thing now that his dad had apparently given up on chasing women. After he left, I made a quiet visit to his mother's memorial. I apologized to her for everything and promised I'd never let Jason get hurt again. It was all I could offer. On the bus
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 118. The Love Interest
I looked around the bright space, blinking through the haze of gold and white. The floor didn't feel real beneath my feet—it was too soft, too quiet. The kind of silence that wraps around you like cotton, comforting and terrifying all at once. "What the hell is this?" I muttered, spinning as the door behind me clicked shut. "So you're back," a woman's voice echoed across the space. I turned, and there she stood—a figure that looked more divine than human. Her presence glowed with a radiant gold that shimmered like sunlight caught in glass. Her hair flowed like liquid fire, and her eyes were endless, filled with stars. No wings, no halo—yet she was the most godlike thing I had ever seen. "Looks like you've accomplished your goal of getting revenge on Elijah Roth," she said, her voice calm and echoing like it came from inside my own head. "How was it? Are you satisfied?" I exhaled slowly. "Yeah... thanks to you, System." But even as I said it, the words felt hollow. Like I'd said t
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 117. The Illusion
The fire started spreading faster than I expected. The gasoline-soaked couch lit up with a fury, the flames crackling and leaping like they'd been starved too long and finally given their feast. Eli's face twisted when he realized what I'd done—pure disbelief smeared with rage. "Until the end..." he muttered, eyes flaring. "Fuck, alright. Let's end this fucked-up relationship. You prepared so much, I'm fucking cornered." "Shut the fuck up," I said, raising my fists again. The room was already growing hot, but we ignored the fire swallowing everything around us. We clashed like animals, swinging, grappling, gasping—two beasts caged in a burning tomb. His body slammed into mine and we hit the ground hard. Eli climbed on top, hands around my neck, squeezing with everything he had. I choked, vision dimming at the edges—but my hand found the broomstick nearby. I grabbed it and broke it clean across his head. Before he could reel back, I jabbed a jagged end right into his open eye. "Fu
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 116. Ashes To Ashes
{TW: violence} Eli jumped to his feet, his face twisted with desperation and rage as he lunged forward again. "FUCK!!! YOU'RE DOING ALL THIS BECAUSE OF ONE LITTLE BOUNTY ON YOUR HEAD?! JUST BECAUSE I CALLED YOU A FAG?!!!" He swung wildly, fists flying in every direction. He was panicking. Even still, one of his punches landed hard on my cheek. "FINE THEN!!! I APOLOGIZE!!! JUST LET THIS SHIT GO NOW!" Eli snapped. I kicked his knee, making him stumble. "I'M BEING FUCKING SINCERE!!!" he yelled, breathless, spit flying from his mouth as the fight devolved into something brutal and ugly. Then, with a sharp upper swing, I felt something slice from my cheek to my forehead—blood immediately clouded one of my eyes. I staggered back, vision blurry. Another blow slammed into my face. Then another. My ribs caught a few good hits before I dropped to a knee, trying to gather myself, focus. "What's wrong, Jack?" Eli sneered, looming over me. "After all that effort you put into living like a
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 115. Full Circle
{TW: Violence} The entire passenger side of the car was crushed, and all the airbags on my side had deployed. It felt like I had been tossed violently against something soft yet hard at the same time. I let out the breath I'd been holding and kicked my door open, staggering out of the wreckage. A few gags followed, but fortunately, I hadn't eaten anything all day, so nothing came up. Holy shit, I almost killed myself! I made a mental note—never again. I wasn't cut out for driving in situations like this. I glanced into the backseat. Eli was knocked out cold, blood dripping from his forehead where he'd slammed into the window. Too bad for him, he was still breathing. I wasn't done with him yet. I pried open the passenger door and dragged him out by the back of his shirt, pulling him into the forest. The eerie darkness around me gave me the jitters, but I ignored it. I had bigger things to focus on right now. "Stupid asshole," I muttered, dragging him further. "I fucking got you. F
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 114. The Hunt Begins
A week had passed, and no one had found Declan's body. Things were moving fast, and without speaking to my dad first, I took the initiative and bought everything related to McIntyre Corporations. It was a massive undertaking. We had to fire the entire board and replace them with our own people. The financial webs were deep, tracing money from offshore accounts, and the intel I'd gathered? It was a goldmine of blackmail material, exposing nearly every business owner, politician, and high-ranking official in the city. My dad didn't hesitate for a second. He immediately used this treasure trove to his advantage. He worked quickly, killing the news of Declan Sr.'s disappearance so that no one outside our circle would know what happened. My mom, of course, was confused. The official story was that Declan had fled to avoid the scandal, but I later realized something: My dad hadn't lied to her—he just didn't want to ruin her newfound peace. She had taken a liking to Jason, and Dad didn't wa
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 113. Caught
I couldn't get the system's words out of my head. "You'll soon be too preoccupied to think about it." What the hell did that mean? What could possibly take my mind off the weight of what I'd done in my past life—of Gianna, of Jason, of everything unraveling? [Mission Accomplished! You will receive secret intel!] I froze. That... that would do it. What the actual fuck was going on? I hadn't even made a move toward atonement yet, and the mission was already marked as complete? How? Why? My phone buzzed, Jason's name lighting up the screen. It was nearly 2 a.m. A part of me didn't want to answer—I was exhausted from the party and from... well, everything. But I picked up. "Hello—" "Jack?" Jason's voice was breathless, panicked, and definitely crying. "I—I need you... to come over! I need you to come over now!" He was gasping like he couldn't breathe. "What's up? Is it your dad?" "No! No! No, no—" "Tell me what happened!" I snapped, heart racing. "No! I—I can't actually say—"
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 112. Guilty Conscience
{TW: Suicide attempt} The memory came back like a bullet to the skull—sudden, searing, and impossible to ignore. I was seventeen. A parking garage bathed in that awful yellow-white light, nearly abandoned except for the low hum of flickering fluorescent tubes above me. The scent of oil and cold concrete filled the air. My footsteps were quiet, deliberate, echoing through the still space as I closed in on her. Gianna Lionetti. A cloth gripped tightly in my hand, soaked in chloroform. She didn't even have time to scream. I grabbed her from behind, pressing the cloth to her mouth and nose with a vice grip. She fought hard. Nails like razors dug into my wrist, her limbs thrashing with the kind of panic only people on the edge of death can summon. It took a full minute and a half—ninety long seconds of struggle—before her body finally sagged, unconscious in my arms. I eased her down like a sleepwalker, like she was fragile glass. Then, almost robotically, I opened the passenger door,
Rebirth: What’s Left Of Me 111. Surprise Party
I sat stiffly on the edge of the velvet couch, hands clenched loosely in my lap as camera flashes exploded from every angle. The drawing room was filled to the brim with reporters—some with cameras, some already holding up mics with eager hands, all of them watching me like a hawk about to strike. This was actually kind of terrifying. The last time I'd been in front of this many cameras was... well, it wasn't exactly a shining moment. I was being perp-walked in my last life, paraded in handcuffs while people shouted for my head. The bright lights, the judgmental stares—it all felt a little too familiar. A woman in the front row leaned forward, mic close. "How did you manage to get such incredible scores?" I blinked at her. "Studying like a normal person. It's not like there was much else to do besides that and work." Click. Click. Flash. "Your first appearance on TV left people with a bad impression of you. What do you think about that?" another reporter asked. I rolled my eyes
