Chapter 2

The "Billionaire Bride" reality show lasted three months.

A hundred stunning contestants lived under the same roof with Liam Blackwood, who eliminated them one by one.

Finally, it was the live finale.

In my previous life, my sister and I were tied for first place.

As long as one of us was chosen by him at the finale, she'd become the future Mrs. Blackwood.

For Julian, I personally tore up my choice card.

But now...

When the host brought out the choice card draw box in front of millions of live viewers, the entire venue erupted in gasps.

Because the empty box contained only one card.

Even Liam Blackwood on stage couldn't help but frown, while I smirked, knowing exactly what was coming.

Just then, Maya Hayes, on the other side of the stage, dramatically announced, "I'm dropping out!"

She walked step by step towards the director's seat, extending her hand to Julian Thorne in front of millions of viewers. "Director Thorne, these past three months have made me realize my true feelings. True love shouldn't be bound by rules. Can we be together?"

The live stream chat instantly exploded.

The hashtag #MayaHayesDropsOutForLove shot to the top of the trending list, and the comment section was filled with "She's so fierce!" praises.

"Congratulations to Miss Anya Hayes, our ultimate winner," the host announced, looking a little flustered.

But by then, no one cared about me, the "lucky winner." All eyes were on the "true love" couple.

Maya's eyes were red as she "congratulated" me, but as she hugged me, she whispered in my ear, "My dear sister, do you think you've won by getting a cripple? Remember, in this life, you'll only ever get my scraps."

I smiled even sweeter than her. "Thank you, sister, for making it possible."

She'd never know that what she was so desperate to get was an abyss far more terrifying than hell itself.

In my past life, I discovered Julian Thorne's darkest secret... but I wouldn't tell her.

This time, it was her turn to experience that kind of "happiness."

Liam Blackwood walked towards me, holding ninety-nine roses, and slid the diamond engagement ring onto my finger.

"Congrats, brother," Julian Thorne said from below the stage, his eyes unreadable. He deliberately emphasized the word "brother."

This unexpected congratulation was broadcast live across the entire internet.

My heart sank.

This secret, which had only been forced into the open after Maya's honeymoon in my past life, was now being revealed by him directly.

Sure enough... he was reborn too.

And in this life, now that he had Maya, he revealed his hand early.