All Chapters of Reborn Rich: My Fiancé and Step-Sister Killed Me Once.: Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

ARDENI was signing away my mother's life.The pen felt off in my shaky hands, but I forced myself to sign my name across the bottom of the insurance transfer payment page. My signature was slightly incorrect, and it looks nothing like I used to write it before I got diagnosed with cancer. But at least this was done, Twenty million dollars from my mom's life savings to Lucas, the only man I trusted with my life."There," I whispered, my voice barely audible through my sore scratchy throat. "It's finished."I looked up at Lucas with so much love in my heart that it physically hurt. He was going to invest this money for our future, for the family we'd build together. Mom would be so proud knowing her daughter found someone who cared enough to help secure our tomorrow.Lucas took the papers from my shaking hands, and his smile was so wide and beautiful. "Your mom was incredible, babe. She'd be so happy knowing you're trusting the people who love you most."Love. The word made my chest fl

ARDENI checked my phone and my heart dropped as I recalled a crucial thing that happened before.Shit. Shit. Shit.The Windsor presentation was today. How could I forget? In my past life, I'd worked on this project for three weeks straight, staying late every night to perfect every detail. And Rita had waltzed in, claimed she "helped" with it, and got promoted from contract worker to permanent employee.Not this time.I grabbed my bag and ran out the door, my heels clicking against the hallway floor. The elevator was too slow so I took the stairs, jumping two steps at a time.Outside, I started my car and pulled into traffic. Then I remembered the route I was about to take was jammed packed today. In my past life, I'd sat in traffic for forty minutes and missed the entire presentation."No way," I muttered, yanking the steering wheel right.I took the back streets instead, driving faster than I should. The morning sun was bright and I was making good time until…A brown blur shot acr

ARDENAll the color drained from his face. "You wouldn't.""Try me."We stared at each other for a long moment. I could see him calculating, trying to figure out if I was bluffing.I wasn't."What do you want?" he finally asked."I want you to stay away from me," I said. "No more assigning my projects to Rita. No more making me work overtime while she leaves early. No more touching me, asking me out, or making any kind of inappropriate comments. You'll treat me like any other employee. Actually, better. Because if you don't, this recording goes to everyone."His jaw clenched. "Fine.""And one more thing," I added. "You're going to recommend me for the senior marketing position that's opening up next month.""What? That position isn't even posted yet…""I know. But it will be. And when it is, you're going to put my name forward with a glowing recommendation."He looked like he wanted to murder me. But he nodded."Good," I said, turning toward the door. "I'm glad we could reach an under