When the wealthiest man in the city came to the orphanage to find his biological daughter, he was looking for a specific birthmark on the back of the neck. I calmly pulled my collar high, hiding mine, and timidly pointed at the prettiest girl in the room. "Sir, are you looking for a birthmark shaped like a plum blossom? Then you're probably looking for her." She was taken home. For the first time in two lifetimes, I smiled a genuine smile. "Sister, without me to take the fall, let's see if you can survive." 1 I was reborn on the exact day my billionaire biological father came to the orphanage to claim his child. Mia, the girl I had grown up with, was practically vibrating with excitement. She kept nagging me to check the birthmark on the back of her neck. "It’s definitely there, right? I’m the only one with a plum blossom birthmark. "I can't believe I'm the daughter of a billionaire! "Listen, if you lick my shoes right now and beg, maybe I'll take you with me. You could be my maid." Mia looked down at me, her arrogance and triumph impossible to hide. I stood there, acting meek and terrified, not daring to speak. But deep down, a dark, satisfying thrill was spreading through my chest. My silence seemed to agitate Mia even more. "Tch, useless. Even when I hand you an opportunity, you're too stupid to take it." I timed it perfectly, opening my mouth with a weak, pleading tone. "Mia, please don't forget me when you're rich. "You're going to be a billionaire's daughter now. If anything bad ever happens, could you... could you help me out?" Before I could even finish, Mia scoffed and turned away to pack her things. Before leaving the room, she shot me a final, disdainful glare. "I'm the daughter of a billionaire. You think you have the right to associate with me?" The moment she left, I finally laughed out loud. She had bullied me constantly, but that wasn't unforgivable. Resources at the orphanage were scarce; you had to fight to survive. But what she absolutely shouldn't have done—what she deserved to die for—was offering me up as a sacrificial lamb in our past life. Yes, I had lived this life before. In my past life, the billionaire arrived at the exact same time. Both Mia and I had the plum blossom birthmark. That was when I learned the truth: we were actually fraternal twins. We just didn't look very much alike. When we went back to the estate, the life of a billionaire heiress wasn't the fairy tale we imagined. The only reason he bothered to find us was because his beloved fake daughter needed a healthy kidney. To save herself, Mia faked an illness, forcing them to harvest my kidney instead for the fake daughter. But she didn't stop there. She teamed up with the fake daughter to sell me to human traffickers deep in the Appalachian mountains. When I was finally killed, I died with my eyes wide open, utterly unresigned. God finally opened His eyes and gave me a chance to do it all over again. I looked at the billionaire kneeling in front of me, asking his questions. I timidly pointed toward Mia, who was eagerly walking out of her room. "Sir, are you looking for a birthmark shaped like a plum blossom? Then you're probably looking for her." Mia's recognition was a success. She smiled, and so did I. Sister, without me to take the fall for you, let's see if you can survive. 2 Mia clutched the hem of her dress. She didn't even need to force the tears; they flowed naturally. The family of three held each other tightly, weeping uncontrollably. "My sweet girl, you've suffered so much." The billionaire was so overjoyed at finding his beloved daughter that he immediately wrote a $100,000 check to the orphanage. The news of Mia returning to high society became legendary among the orphans. For a while, checking for birthmarks became a massive trend. "Hey, look! I have an oval birthmark right here. "Maybe one day my dad will fly a helicopter in and take me home to a life of luxury." I just smiled. Back then, I used to be just as naive. I used to cross off the days on the calendar, waiting for my happy ending. Until two months later, when shocking news broke from the billionaire's estate. Mia had fallen gravely ill and died en route to receiving specialized medical treatment abroad. The billionaire's wife was supposedly so overcome with grief that she was hospitalized. A week after the news broke, I deliberately wore a spaghetti-strap tank top and loitered around the main hall where everyone gathered. "Man, it's such a shame about Mia. She was always so healthy when she lived here." I was telling the truth. Mia had been as healthy as an ox. "Wait, Chloe? Stay still." The orphanage director grabbed my arm, her eyes widening. "Why do you have a plum blossom birthmark on the back of your neck too?! "Let me think... let me think. "You and Mia were found together in the same basket. Could you be...?! Oh my god, I need to call them right now!" I looked at the director with wide, clueless eyes, but a flicker of a smile danced in my heart. Even if it was just for the chance of another $100,000 donation, there was no way she would let this opportunity slip by. 3 The truth was confirmed. Everyone now knew Mia and I were twins. The billionaire family came to pick me up. "My sweet daughter, it’s all our fault we didn't recognize you last time." I was flanked by my billionaire parents. The woman practically soaked my shirt with her tears. I tentatively called her "Mom." Then, I asked softly, "Mia was only home for two months. What exactly did she die from? "She used to be... so healthy." My new mom glanced at me, then lowered her head to wipe her tears. "It was a sudden illness. We didn't expect it either." Oh. A sudden illness. Did you mean a sudden surgery to harvest her kidney for your fake daughter? If my guess was right, there must have been a complication during the surgery, leading to Mia's death. Yes. The fake daughter, Audrey, had been diagnosed with kidney failure. A blood test revealed she wasn't biologically related to the family. But the couple couldn't bear to lose the daughter they had raised. Finding a matching kidney on the donor list was nearly impossible. So, they frantically launched a search for their biological child—solely to save Audrey. "We feel so guilty about what happened to your sister. From now on, just stay home. We will make it up to you." I was pulled into her embrace, and she patted my back gently. "Mhm. Mia passed away from an illness. It has nothing to do with you." The moment I said that, my mom's body stiffened for a microsecond. I smiled coldly to myself. In my past life, Mia and I were brought back together. The couple originally wanted Mia's kidney. But Mia refused, and instead schemed to push me onto the operating table. Things were working out perfectly now. Mia was dead, which meant one-third of my revenge from my past life was already complete. "Dad, Mom, where's my other sister? "Did she go back to find her biological parents?" They exchanged a look, seemingly unsure of how to answer. I shrugged, looking slightly disappointed. "That's a shame. I guess I'm just used to the noise and company at the orphanage. It would have been nice if she were here, so I'd have a sister to spend time with." "Chloe, do you really mean that?" Her voice pitched up slightly. "We were worried you wouldn't accept her, since you're our real flesh and blood." I smiled. I knew them too well. If I didn't accept Audrey, I would end up exactly like Mia. In this life, rather than waiting passively, I decided to take the initiative. By playing the role of the understanding, generous daughter, I could keep the fake heiress right under my nose. 4 The fake heiress returned that afternoon. She walked in wearing designer heels, draped in luxury brands from head to toe. But her complexion was noticeably pale. "Audrey, come meet your sister." I politely called her "Sister," acting timid as I hid slightly behind my parents. Audrey smiled, but a chilling glint flashed in her eyes. "Welcome home, Chloe." She casually pulled a platinum debit card from her designer bag. "There's $50,000 on this. Consider it a welcoming gift from your big sister." I looked at my mom, schooling my features into a mask of pure shock. Seeing my reaction, Audrey's smile widened. "It's just one month of my allowance. Take it." Audrey, wearing her heels, was slightly taller than me. Her eyes were full of triumph and disdain. I carefully took the card, my eyes turning red. "Dad, Mom, I don't dare spend this. "I've never seen this much money in my entire life." Guilt already weighed heavily on them. Hearing my words, they fell silent. "Are you serious?" Audrey exaggeratedly covered her mouth. "Are there really people who can't even scrape together $50,000?" Her words made me tear up. I hunched my shoulders and shrank back. The next second, my dad shot Audrey a sharp look of displeasure. "Audrey, your sister grew up in an orphanage. Of course she hasn't had the privileges you have. "Chloe, come here. Dad will give you this one." An exclusive, limitless black card was pressed into my hand. Audrey gripped her designer bag so tightly it deformed. Heh. Can't even handle this? Don't worry, we're just getting started. 5 I was placed in the bedroom right next to my parents. To show how much they valued me, they personally took me out to pick the furniture and decor. "Mom! I want to go too!" Audrey pouted and whined. My mom looked at me, then at Audrey, and finally shook her head. "Audrey, if you like something, just order it online. "Have them deliver it straight to the house." Before the door closed, I saw Audrey's beautiful face twist into something hideous. But she didn't hear my mom sigh after we left the room. "Audrey's health is still fragile. Going out shopping with us would be too exhausting for her." "You're right," my dad agreed. "That girl never knows how to take care of herself." I listened silently, not saying a word. I knew from my past life that they loved Audrey more than anything. Otherwise, they wouldn't have turned a blind eye to how she bullied me back then. My parents spent money without blinking, but by the time we got home, I was exhausted. I was just about to drink a glass of milk and go to sleep when Audrey cornered me in the kitchen. "Sister?" I smiled at her, neither subservient nor arrogant. Audrey looked at me, then at the glass of milk in my hand, and scoffed. "Did you have the habit of drinking milk at the orphanage too? "Things sure are different now that you're in a mansion. You think you're royalty. "Do you even know how much that carton of milk costs? It's probably worth half your miserable life." Instead of getting angry, I laughed. So, in my past life, when she sold me to traffickers deep in the mountains, she only asked for $500? Looking at it that way, I guess I really wasn't worthy of this milk. But wait. This is my house. I took a huge gulp and dramatically savored the taste. "It really is delicious. So rich and sweet. "I bet you drink this all the time, right? But I wonder... if you hadn't been switched at birth, would you even be able to afford a single drop of this?" Audrey's face contorted with rage. "You little bitch! I knew your whole act in front of Mom and Dad was fake! An orphanage rat could never turn into anything good!" I dropped the smile. "You're right. The orphanage didn't raise anything good. "So, you better watch your back from now on." Everything she stole from me in my past life, I was going to take back. 6 After a week at the estate, I told them I wanted to go to school. It was my senior year, I needed to prepare for my SATs, and I had much bigger plans to execute. My dad arranged for me to attend an elite private academy. The day before school started, he gave me a very serious talk. "Chloe, the kids there come from very wealthy, powerful families. Even though I'm a billionaire, you still need to get along with your classmates, understand? "You might not realize it yet, but all our families are connected through business." I gave him a look of naive understanding. "I know, Dad." When I got to school, I headed straight for the classroom I remembered. Even my assigned seat was exactly the same as in my past life. The only difference was that the ringleader who bullied me wasn't here yet. Audrey had wanted to come to school with me, but my parents refused. I guessed her body still hadn't fully recovered from the transplant, and they couldn't bear to let her exert herself. As soon as the bell rang, a girl crossed her arms and sauntered over to my desk. "Well, well, if it isn't Audrey's new sister. "Life at the orphanage must have been tough, huh? How's the mansion treating you? This kind of luxury isn't for everyone. Just look at your short-lived sister..." Before she could finish, I tapped the shoulder of the boy sitting in front of me. "Mason, right? She's had a massive crush on you forever. She's the one who's been leaving breakfast on your desk every morning." The girl speaking was Harper. She had been secretly obsessed with the guy sitting in front of me for a long time. In my past life, she was Audrey's biggest lackey. Audrey had learned all of Harper's secrets and used them to mock her at home. Harper's words died in her throat. Her face flushed a violent crimson. The boy frowned, glancing up and down at Harper with clear disdain. "Sorry, but I have absolutely no feelings for you." Harper burst into tears and ran out of the classroom, completely forgetting she was supposed to be bullying me. 7 Everyone in the class exchanged bewildered looks, enjoying the drama. "Hey, how did you know about that?" I opened my mouth, pretending to hesitate. "M-my sister told me... at home..." A wave of shock rippled through the classroom. I followed Harper out into the hallway. She was leaning against the railing, sobbing uncontrollably. "Harper, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have said that in front of everyone." "Get away from me! You already said it, stop acting like you care!" I took a half-step back, looking appropriately scolded. "It's just that I always heard her talking about all the sweet things you did for him, but he was completely oblivious. I got anxious and just blurted it out." Harper kept cursing at me. But mid-rant, she suddenly froze. "The things I did? What things did I do? How do you know?" "Audrey talks about it all the time at the dinner table." Harper's jaw slowly clenched tight. She even grabbed my wrist. "Tell me exactly what she said! Every single word! What else did she say?! Tell me everything, and I'll forgive you for what happened today!" I blinked. Well, Harper practically forced me to say it. When I finished recounting everything Audrey had "said," Harper was shaking with rage. "She really said that? She said I was a pathetic loser? She said I had no self-respect?!" I pressed my lips together. I couldn't possibly repeat those words a second time. "Harper, please don't tell anyone I told you. If my parents find out, they'll yell at me." Harper looked at me. "Seeing you act so spineless pisses me off! "Did Audrey bully you? You're the real heiress, what are you afraid of? "Useless! Just follow my lead from now on!" I smiled. Sowing discord: mission accomplished! Harper was Audrey's number one lapdog at school, and Harper's family business was booming. Turning an enemy into an ally had massive benefits. In just one week, Harper introduced me to her entire social circle. "The more friends you have, the easier life is, got it? "Let's see how that little bitch Audrey tries to bully you now." I wanted to laugh. Harper was actually a very straightforward, blunt person. Thanks to her, almost all of Audrey's former lackeys had been successfully bought off by me. 8 When I got home that day, the atmosphere in the house was incredibly oppressive. My dad sat in the living room with a dark scowl. The moment I walked in, the interrogation began. "Chloe, how are you getting along with your classmates? "Did you get into a fight with anyone?!" I blinked, then lowered my head, intentionally stammering and hesitating. I made sure to subtly glance up at Audrey every few seconds. "Several companies suddenly canceled their contracts with us! They're all the families of your classmates! "Chloe, I told you when you started school to build good relationships! Do you have any idea how much money you just lost the company?!" My dad chewed me out without even asking for my side of the story. From an angle he couldn't see, Audrey raised an eyebrow at me, then immediately put on her "good girl" act. "Dad, please let it go. Chloe just got back, she doesn't understand these things. "She grew up in an orphanage, how could she possibly understand corporate politics? "Besides, those people are all snobs. I'll go back to school tomorrow and explain things to them. I'll handle it." My dad frowned at me, but his gaze softened significantly when he looked at Audrey. "Chloe, you really need to learn from your sister! "I don't expect you to instantly become a perfect socialite, but you can't be dragging our family down! So many canceled contracts all at once—we're going to be in the financial news, do you understand?! Our stock is already fluctuating!" My eyes welled with tears and I whispered, "I understand, Dad." Audrey mouthed a silent "You deserve it" at me. I didn't argue back. I just hoped she'd keep that same energy tomorrow. 9 The next morning, my dad personally drove us to the academy gates. "Audrey, make sure you talk to your classmates. "Having so many partnerships canceled at once is really bad for our family's reputation." Audrey nodded firmly. "Don't worry, Dad. I've got this!" I had to pinch my own thigh to keep from laughing out loud. If he was relying on Audrey, he definitely shouldn't be worrying. He should be panicking. Audrey marched into the classroom exactly like I remembered from my past life—spine straight, chin high, even letting out a delicate cough to announce her presence. Everyone looked up, but not a single person acknowledged her. Instead, they waved enthusiastically at me. "Chloe, over here! I brought you snacks today!" Audrey frowned, opening her mouth to speak, but the bell rang. For the entire period, Audrey kept looking left and right, trying to strike up a conversation. But sadly, not a single person gave her the time of day. As soon as class ended, Audrey couldn't hold back anymore. She marched straight over to her old clique. "Long time no see, guys! Did you miss me? "Let's do dinner at my house tonight! I'll have the chef set up a barbecue on the terrace!" She was met with dead silence. Audrey's face darkened, looking incredibly embarrassed. "Harper, what's going on?" "Tch. We're not worthy of rubbing elbows with a billionaire's daughter. And I definitely wouldn't dare eat your barbecue. What if your chef thinks I'm poor and pathetic? What if he doesn't like my 'obsessive personality'? I'll pass." Audrey stiffened. "Wh-what are you talking about?" "Stop acting!" Harper actively stepped away from Audrey. "I can't believe I actually thought we were best friends. You make me sick!" "Harper..." Tears welled up in Audrey's eyes. Here comes her classic routine. "We haven't seen each other in so long, why are you talking to me like this? "I even had someone bring back that French perfume you wanted..." Before she could finish, the group that had been crowded around her instantly scattered. Realizing she had just made a fool of herself, Audrey stood frozen, looking utterly bewildered. I helpfully chimed in: "Don't forget the mission Dad gave you. "But from the looks of it, it seems like you're the one who offended everyone~"
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