Chapter 2

My head was still hurting when I snapped out of my thoughts. I was able to more or less piece together the big picture after reading the comments.

Five years had passed since I passed away.

Three years ago, Sunny Olson appeared like a ray of sunlight, illuminating Ashton's life. After getting to know each other for two years, Ashton finally let go of his feelings for me and became Sunny's boyfriend. They were scheduled to get married in the next three days.

So, why did I suddenly come back to life? Why did the comment say that I need to save Ashton?

I had no idea what was going on. I was lost in my thoughts as I walked, and I found myself standing before my company building when I snapped back to my senses. I wondered who took charge of my company after I passed away, hoping it wasn't my useless brothers.

I decided to head inside to take a look. I had poured my blood, sweat, and tears into the company and wasn't willing to give up on it so easily.

When I entered, I saw a large group of employees standing in two neat lines in the hall. They were speaking respectfully to a woman.

"Good morning, Ms. Olson."

My vision was flooded with comments once again.

"As expected of a novel where that female lead is the main character. Sunny is the president of the company despite being a woman—a rarity in the industry. Ashton has to make sure not to let her slip through his fingers."

"This company used to belong to Elizabeth. If Ashton hadn't handed it over to Sunny, she would be nothing more than a sales assistant right now. Please get your facts straight."

"Don't get too jealous. Sunny was able to capture Ashton's attention through her own efforts. Why don't you try to think of a way to revive Elizabeth? She and Sunny can have a proper fight over Ashton then."

Ignoring the comments flashing by, I carefully studied the woman, who was standing a short distance away.

She was dressed smartly, and her appearance was similar to mine. She also had a perpetual smile on her face. There was no doubt about it—it was Sunny.

I was about to step forward when I heard a woman's voice resound in my head.

"System, what's the progress for Ashton's mission?"

A cold and electronic voice replied, "99%."

"Why haven't I been able to complete that last 1% despite how much time has passed?" the woman demanded, sounding frustrated. "I've already wasted two years of my life on Ashton!"

I frowned upon hearing her words.

Just then, Sunny seemed to have noticed me and began approaching me. "Did Ashton kick you out? As expected, he can only accept me. It doesn't matter how much you look like Elizabeth, Ashton won't show you any mercy at all."

As she scrutinized me, the voice resounded in my head once again.

"System, how many points do I have left? Can I exchange my face with hers? Perhaps Ashton will devote himself to me if I look like her."

A comment popped up in front of my eyes at the same time. "Be careful of Sunny and The System!"

In the next second, I could feel an overwhelming force trying to tear my face off. The pain was so excruciating that I could feel myself choking.

Sunny began cackling gleefully. "Stop struggling. You're just an NPC. You should feel honored for being able to contribute to my mission. I'll definitely thank you once I use your face to conquer Ashton."

When she noticed that my face hadn't changed, her laughter died, and her face twisted as if she had seen a ghost. "What's going on? Your face—"

I didn't give her a chance to finish her sentence, grabbing a vase and smashing it over her head.

When Sunny fell unconscious, a blue light floated out from her head.

I swiftly grabbed it and hissed, "Don't even think of escaping. Are you The System? What will happen to Ashton once she completes her mission?"

"He'll die. His life force, his wealth, and everything that belongs to him will transfer to Sunny."

I was silent for a few seconds before I smiled kindly at The System, tightening my grip on it significantly. "Let's make a deal, System—except, you don't have a choice but to accept."

…

Sunny had forgotten everything by the time she regained consciousness.

I stood a distance away and watched her as she asked The System what had happened.

The System hesitated for a moment before helping me cover up the truth.

To celebrate their upcoming marriage, Sunny planned to auction off the company's shares at a low price.

I arrived early at the auction and chose a seat in an inconspicuous spot. I didn't expect to end up sitting next to Sunny and Ashton.

"Ash, will you blame me for putting Elizabeth's company up for auction?"

Ashton didn't hesitate for even a second before answering fondly, "Of course not. I'll support every decision that you make, Sunny."

Naturally, his response made the comments go wild.

"I'm getting the feeling that Ashton never actually loved Elizabeth. Anyone would be sad over losing a friend. Well, whatever. At least there's no doubt that Ashton's and Sunny's love for each other is genuine."