My usually stingy best friend volunteered to buy water for the prestigious, heatstroke-stricken heir to the Sterling empire. That's when I knew she had been reborn, too. In our past life, we took the SATs together and both scored in the top 1% nationwide. We both wanted to go to Harvard or Yale, but admission slots were limited. Not wanting to hurt our friendship, we delayed submitting our applications. On the final day of college applications, just as I was about to submit mine, I encountered Julian Sterling, the heir to a massive business empire, suffering from heatstroke. I not only bought him premium water but also held an umbrella over him until he woke up. By the time Julian woke up, I had missed the application deadline. My best friend, submitting hers on time, was accepted into Harvard. I missed my chance at college entirely. But Julian was moved by my act of kindness and proposed to me. I ended up marrying into extreme wealth, becoming a socialite. Meanwhile, my best friend, though she got into Harvard, was crushed by the academic pressure. Seeing me spend endless money every day, she went mad with jealousy and stabbed me to death at a reunion. When I opened my eyes again, we were both back on the day Julian got heatstroke. Chapter 1 "Boss, give me the most expensive bottle of water you have!" In the campus convenience store, someone shoved me from behind. I snapped my eyes open. Clutching the water, Sarah glared at me warily. She dashed out of the store, heading straight for the bench nearby. Sitting there, pale and sweating, was Julian Sterling, the heir to the Sterling dynasty. Sarah placed the water beside him and used tissues to carefully wipe his sweat. Seeing her urgency, I was certain: she had been reborn too. Sure enough. Sarah turned around, blocking my view of Julian. "Chloe, hurry up and go to the computer lab to submit your applications. I'll take care of Mr. Sterling. Don't stand here being a nuisance!" I looked at her coldly. "You're overthinking it. I wasn't planning on taking care of him anyway." Sarah clearly didn't believe me. She scoffed. "Pfft, who'd believe that! In our last life, it was because..." She stopped abruptly, but I knew what she meant. In our last life, because I took care of Julian, he was touched and proposed. I married into wealth; Sarah went to Harvard. But after graduation, she became a miserable corporate slave while I lived in luxury. At our reunion, consumed by jealousy, she killed me. I didn't expect both of us to be reborn. The students around us knew Sarah was cheap. They whispered: "Sarah is usually so stingy. Knowing he's the Sterling heir, she actually bought a $5 bottle of water." "If he were just an average guy, she wouldn't even look at him. What a gold digger!" Hearing this, Sarah argued back, neck stiff: "Stop talking nonsense! I just like helping people! What do you know!" "Chloe, I don't want the spot at Harvard anymore. I'm giving it to you!" Everyone was shocked. Sarah strutted over to me, chin high. "So what if it's Harvard? In this society, even with a top degree, you're just working like a dog for someone else!" "For a woman, the best destination is marrying a good man." She glanced at me coldly. "But you've lost your chance. Don't even dream about it in this life!" I nodded, too lazy to argue, and went with the others to submit my applications. Since she wanted to marry into that family so badly, I'd gladly give her the chance. Ten minutes later, we finished our applications. Passing by Sarah and Julian again, I saw Julian slowly waking up. Sarah immediately threw herself at him, holding his hand with exaggerated concern. "Mr. Sterling, are you feeling better? Should I call an ambulance?" Meeting her intense gaze, Julian was clearly startled. She placed her hand on his forehead, asking worriedly, "Does anything else hurt?" Julian replied, "I'm fine. Thank you. Were you taking care of me?" Sarah smiled shyly. "Yes. I'll stay with you a bit longer, just in case." Just then, a Maybach pulled up to the school gate. The Sterling family butler hurried over. Seeing his butler, Julian said, "Sarah, thank you for today. Let me treat you to dinner." Sarah's eyes lit up with excitement. She nodded repeatedly. As she left, she shot me a contemptuous look. "Chloe, you're destined to be a wage slave for life. But me? I'm marrying into billions!" Watching her walk away, I smirked. Sarah, do you really think ordinary people like us can just marry into that kind of wealth? Chapter 2 A few days later, at our graduation party, Sarah arrived late. She came from a poor rural background and usually looked plain. But today, she was covered in luxury logos from head to toe. The scent of money practically radiated off her. She blinded everyone the moment she walked in. Sarah flipped her hair and walked straight to me. As soon as she sat down, she covered her nose, frowning in disgust. "What is this? I'm allergic to cheap wine. Take it away! Waiter, bring your most expensive vintage! Stop serving this garbage!" Then she shouted, "Everything tonight is on me! Eat whatever you want!" The classmates stared in disbelief. Normally, Sarah was incredibly frugal. It wasn't her fault; her family was poor, sometimes splitting a single bun for two meals. She had never even tasted red wine before, let alone offered to pay for everyone. "Sarah, are you..." Classmates looked at her skeptically. Seeing this, Sarah smugly pulled a black card from her bag and waved it. "I'm with Julian Sterling now." The room exploded! "Sarah, you're dating the Sterling heir?!" Sarah showed off her fresh manicure, nodding triumphantly, grinning ear to ear. "Yes. He chased me for days. I hesitated at first, but finally agreed." Some classmates immediately started sucking up to her. Sarah glanced at me with disdain. "Chloe, why do you still look so poor? High school is over, and you haven't even bought a decent outfit? Embarrassing." "But I guess with your nerd brain, this is your life. Destined to be a nobody." As soon as she finished, someone defended me. "Sarah, that's not fair. Chloe got into Harvard." Sarah scoffed. "So what if she got into Harvard? In the end, she'll just get married, have kids, and work for someone else, barely making any money." "Chloe, if you make me happy, after I marry into the family, maybe I'll toss you a bone." I just smiled faintly. Some classmates couldn't stand it and whispered among themselves. "She's dreaming! Why would the Sterling heir marry her? She doesn't know her place." "It's probably just a fling before his arranged marriage. She thinks she's special." "Exactly! He's not blind. Why would he pick her?" But only I knew... Sarah really would marry Julian. For the next few days, Sarah spammed her social media. She was with Julian every day, traveling the world, living the high life early. She sent me countless videos showing off. I didn't open a single one. I had lived through it all in my past life. Chapter 3 Soon, I received my acceptance letter from Harvard. Sarah was fully immersed in her rich wife lifestyle. Students accepted into Ivy Leagues were being interviewed by the media today. Unexpectedly, Sarah showed up too. She was dressed to the nines in a white designer dress, makeup flawless. Classmates complained, "Sarah, what are you doing? This is for the Ivy League admits. Are you here to steal the spotlight?" Originally, even if Sarah didn't get into Harvard, she could have gone to a top state school. But she voluntarily gave it up. Our teacher tried to persuade her, "A degree is a stepping stone. You'll regret not going to college..." Hearing this, Sarah looked at the camera fearlessly and sneered at everyone: "I have something important today. So what if you got into Harvard? When you graduate, you'll only be qualified to be my maid!" There were many reporters, and it was a live broadcast. Netizens watching the stream went wild. Comments flooded in calling her delusional and arrogant. Sarah didn't care. She thought they were just jealous. Only I knew why she dressed up. In our last life, today was the day Julian proposed to me. The principal couldn't take it anymore and stepped up to scold her. "Sarah! This is a live broadcast with reporters. How can you say such things as a student? Leave now!" Before he finished, Sarah shoved him aside impatiently. "You get out! Don't block my way!" The principal turned red with rage, chest heaving. Just as security was about to drag her away... A familiar Maybach pulled up to the school gate. Sarah smoothed her dress and sneered at the camera: "Forget Harvard. Today you're lucky to witness my big moment. Record this well; it's something you can brag about seeing for the rest of your lives!" Julian stepped out of the car. He wore a sharp black suit and held a bouquet of flowers, walking toward Sarah. Reporters turned their cameras to the couple. Everyone's eyes widened, confused. Seeing their shock, Sarah lifted her chin arrogantly. "I told you I was marrying into billions. Didn't believe me? Face it! The Sterling heir is proposing to me! Open your dog eyes and watch! This is a glory you'll never achieve!" The next second, Julian knelt and presented a ring. "Darling, will you marry me?" Sarah wept tears of joy. "Yes! Of course!" They embraced. Sarah showed off the ring, the diamond the size of a pigeon egg, to the camera. "See this? Just this ring is enough to feed you ordinary people for a lifetime!" "Harvard? I'm the Sterling matriarch now. You'll all be working for me!" Sarah scoffed, face full of triumph. She didn't know the truth about her marriage was about to be revealed... Suddenly, Julian's expression changed. He grabbed Sarah's wrist violently. "Where is it..." Chapter 4 "Where is the red string bracelet on your wrist?!" Sarah was startled. Panic flashed across her face as she stammered: "I... I just thought it didn't match my dress today, so I took it off." Julian's eyes turned red with rage. He roared, "Where is the red string?! Didn't I tell you to always wear it?!" Sarah turned pale with fright, pointing to her bag. "It's in the bag! I'll put it on right now!" Julian's expression softened only after hearing this. He carefully put the red string bracelet on Sarah's wrist. "I kowtowed every step up the mountain to the temple to get this, just to bless our love for a lifetime," Julian said deeply. In my past life, he said the exact same thing to me. The teachers, students, and reporters looked at each other. They came to interview Harvard admits. They ended up witnessing the Sterling heir's proposal. Sarah smugly flaunted her massive diamond ring at me. "Chloe, see? So what if you got into Harvard? As long as Julian loves me, I get everything. Cars, mansions, designer bags." "And you? You'll study bitterly for years, only to work for someone else, exhausted for pennies, never rising above your station." I smiled and asked, "Have you met Julian's family yet?" Sarah's face changed. "None of your business. Stop trying to stir up trouble. We're getting married soon, he'll definitely take me to see them. Then I'll be the Young Mrs. Sterling, and you won't even be fit to carry my shoes." I chuckled and nodded. So she hadn't met them yet. But even if she did, an idiot like Sarah wouldn't notice anything wrong. "Chloe, we were best friends after all. You have to be my bridesmaid." "In the future, you'll only marry a wage slave like yourself. You'll never have a wedding this grand. Being my bridesmaid is the luckiest thing that'll ever happen to you." I sneered. "Lucky? Do you really think you're marrying a good man?" Wait until you actually enter the Sterling household. That's when the nightmare begins.
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