Semua Bab The Real Heiress Brings Nothing but Regret: Bab 1 - Bab 8

"Elara, from now on Lilith will be your little sister. You have to treat her well and not bully her, okay?"Hearing those familiar words, I realized I had been reborn. I forced out a smile and nodded obediently.The living room fell silent."Ella, you..." My mother hesitated, her eyes full of disbelief, before she continued asking, "You don't mind?"In my previous life, I had lashed out right then and there and screamed at them at this exact moment, warning them that there was something wrong about this woman.After all, I had always been the undisputed darling of the family. My successful parents and brother doted on me endlessly, and my remarkable childhood friends had always kept me in the palm of their hands, cherishing and protecting me with tender care. That was, until Lilith Ashbourne appeared.This time, I blinked innocently and asked, "What is there for me to mind? Lily has been out there all these years, and now that she's finally home, I'm thrilled! I couldn't be hap

The stench of decay coming from Lilith grew even more pungent. I knew she probably felt she had them completely under control and would soon close in on them.The torrent of accusations against me continued without end.Unable to take it anymore, I slammed my suitcase onto the floor. "Enough!"The entire room fell silent in an instant.My father's face turned ashen, and my mother clutched her chest as she staggered back a step. All eight of my childhood friends stared at me as if I were insane."Elara, have you lost your mind?" Tristan barked. "You're throwing things in front of your parents now? What a lack of manners! As expected from someone of low birth, indeed. You're not even close compared to Lily!"Lilith shook her head and tugged at his sleeve. "Forget it, Tris. Ella must have just lost her head for a moment...""No!" Tristan said firmly. "This time, she needs to be taught a lesson!"After some discussion, they decided to lock me in my room to reflect. Once they had dr

My father was at a loss for words. His face cycled through shades of pale and red.Meanwhile, my mother threw herself at my feet and clung to my legs. "Ella, I'm begging you! I'll get down on my knees! Please save us!"I pried her fingers off one by one. "You all thought I was making things up, didn't you? That I was just jealous of Lilith? But now you come begging?""We were wrong! We truly know we were wrong!" The last remaining few of my childhood friends crowded around me, falling over each other to apologize. I ignored them completely and headed straight for the door."Elara Ashbourne!" Tristan suddenly shouted harshly. "Are you really that heartless? You'd just stand there and watch us die?"I stopped and turned back to look at him. The face that had once made my heart flutter was now etched with nothing but fear and selfishness."Tristan, do you remember what you did to me in the previous life?" I asked softly.He froze. "W-What previous life?""You held my head in a t

Tristan screamed hysterically, "Why won't you save me? You heartless woman!"I was about to respond when a cool voice came from behind me. "What's with all the noise?"Silas had appeared in the hallway at some point, holding a mug of steaming herbal tea. He wore a simple white shirt, looking so clean and pristine that he seemed completely out of place against the bloody scene.When Tristan saw him, it was like he had found one last lifeline. "You're an archmage, aren't you? Please, save me! I'll pay any amount!"Silas didn't even glance at him. He walked straight to me and handed me the tea. "Drink this. It will expel the undead poison in you."I took the mug and felt the warmth seeping through the ceramic.When Tristan saw us ignoring him, he grew even more frantic. "Elara Ashbourne! You bitch! Have you been hooking up with this stranger all along? Is that why you don't care whether we live or die?"Silas finally turned to look at him, a cold glint flashing in his amber eyes. "