Chapter 2

In the last life, my sister went to great lengths to be adopted by the Sterlings first, becoming Seraphina Sterling.

She believed a princess-like life awaited her.

Not to mention Julian Sterling, the city's golden boy, becoming her brother.

After all, a wealthy young master and an adopted daughter — that was the most common pairing in romantic novels. Living under the same roof, it was easy for feelings to develop over time.

However, Seraphina never expected that Julian would not only show no hint of a gentle older brother, but on the contrary, he detested her:

"I hate opportunistic people the most in this life. Don't think I can't see through you, you manipulative little schemer. All you want is our family's money, isn't it?"

At home, Julian bullied Seraphina.

At school, he brought a group of followers and tormented her.

Even if Mr. and Mrs. Sterling knew, they would at most reprimand him half-heartedly.

They had no affection for Seraphina. They adopted her only because a fortune teller told Mr. Sterling that adopting a daughter would bring him great fortune for the next decade.

Between an adopted daughter and their biological son, the Sterlings naturally favored their son.

While Julian bullied Seraphina, he was incredibly kind to me, who had been adopted by the Finch family.

He saw me receiving scholarships, always ranking first in exams, attending school during the day, and helping my adoptive mother clean at night. I lived a tough life but never complained.

"Anya Finch, that girl, she's really something."

Just like in a teen drama, the rebellious rich boy fell for the resilient, poor but pure-hearted girl.

Later, when Mr. and Mrs. Sterling passed away and the inheritance was being divided, Julian, with his team of lawyers, completely outmaneuvered Seraphina, leaving her with nothing. She walked away empty-handed, without a single penny of the family fortune.

Months later, Julian married me.

He even openly declared at the wedding, "Anya Finch, from now on, what's mine is yours."

Unfortunately, I never got to enjoy Julian's wealth either.

Because a few days later, Seraphina, driven to desperate madness, ran me over with her car.

Reborn into this life, my sister unhesitatingly chose the Finch family.

Though there was no immense wealth, there was also no scheming or infighting. She could enjoy her parents' complete love and grow up in a happy family.

And because of this background, she would be pitied and protected by the rich young master, eventually getting a fairy tale wedding of the century.

She smiled at me, saying:

"Sister, this time, the romantic drama lead is mine to play."

"And you, you should taste everything I went through."