Semua Bab Reborn Queen's Gambit: Bab 1 - Bab 8

"Clarice, Jacob and I truly love each other. Can't you just let us be together? We've already shared a bed. If I don't marry him, how could I ever marry anyone else?"In a daze, I heard my younger sister Bella crying out.Father stood nearby, speaking up in her defense. "Clarice, maybe you could choose another fiancé instead. Bella just made a mistake in a moment of poor judgment."He had always been biased toward Bella. After all, she was the legitimate daughter of his official wife, while I was merely the illegitimate child from one of his affairs.I looked at Bella, who was kneeling on the ground. Though her face was streaked with tears and full of pitiful sorrow, the ambition and excitement in her eyes were unmistakable.I knew then: she had been reborn too. And this time, she had made it to Jacob's bed before I did.In my past life, I had chosen Jacob, the eldest son of the wolf clan, as my fiancé. I saw the serpent clan as cold-blooded and unfeeling, the fox clan as frivolo

Draco's cool voice sounded beside my ear."Clarice, I know you chose me because you had no other option. But I promise, within my power, I will never let you suffer."I turned instinctively at the sound of his voice and accidentally stumbled into his chest.A strange yet pleasant scent drifted into my nose.I looked up at him and said slowly, with deliberate clarity, "Draco, I chose you willingly."A flicker of something unreadable passed through Draco's eyes. "…Alright. Clarice."Three days later, the wedding arrived as scheduled.Both ceremonies were held in the same grand restaurant.The wolf clan's wedding was even more extravagant than in my previous life. They had gone so far as to invite the reclusive phoenix clan to perform, and all the major noble houses attended in full force.Meanwhile, the serpent clan's celebration was quieter, with no distinguished guests, yet the clan members beamed with genuine joy. After all, this was their first marriage to a human—a sign the

The fox and dragon clan leaders immediately stepped in to challenge Bella's claim."We do not recognize this half-beast. The original agreement clearly stated the child must be born of a union between a human and the firstborn son of a beast clan household.""If the wolves start bending the rules like this, what happens to bloodline purity? Who knows what kind of monsters we'd end up with?""Hmph. This matter requires the unanimous consent of the remaining four clans. As far as the fox and dragon clans are concerned, we firmly disagree."The phoenix clan, standing quietly to the side, also voiced their stance."Our clan has long withdrawn from worldly affairs. We will not participate in these political decisions."Four clans. One abstained. Two objected. As for the lowly snake clan… no one even bothered to ask their opinion.Whatever sliver of hope Jacob had felt after hearing Bella's words instantly vanished. Rage consumed him once more."Bella, look at what you've done! You'v

When I woke, three eggs lay nestled in the incubator beside me. Draco sat at my side, gently wiping the sweat from my brow with a soft towel.I was just about to speak when a scream pierced the air—it was Bella."I can't do this! I don't want to give birth anymore! Just kill me, please! Kill me now!""Bella, hold on! You're almost there!"Her sobbing and the midwife's encouragement overlapped in a chaotic chorus. Our birthing rooms were separated by only a single wall. She was still in the middle of labor."Clarice, you've been through so much," Draco murmured, pressing a kiss to my forehead. His gaze held concern, guilt, and overwhelming tenderness."Is it too noisy here? Should I take you and the little ones home so you can rest properly?"In my past life, after I gave birth, Jacob had eyes only for the child. He didn't care that I'd labored for an entire day and night. He shoved the baby into my arms and demanded I start nursing immediately.To him, I was nothing more than a