Chapter 8
Chapter 8
To save Averie from embarrassment, the next day, Gloria took her shopping and bought a ton of expensive clothes.
Averie, who had never seen so many new outfits, locked herself in her room for a whole day, trying on every piece excitedly, snapping pics, and posting on Instagram.
Of course, Solana and her rural parents were blocked.
Seeing her classmates‘ envious comments, Averie finally felt the kind of regal treatment usually reserved for a princess. She was now completely a princess.
Even standing in front of Solana, she wasn’t the ugly duckling anymore.
For three days straight, Averie avoided Solana whenever she saw her in the villa, and when she couldn’t, she greeted Solana with a polite smile, as if the incident of being accused of stealing had never happened.
But Solana knew someone as vengeful as Averie had it all etched in her mind.
In Solana’s previous life, that paternity test was the breaking point when Averie stopped holding back.
And this time around, Solana was fully prepared, waiting for her move.
One morning, Solana was still asleep when her door was kicked open with a loud bang.
Robert, furious, stormed to her bed, ready to slam the paternity test in Solana’s face, but Solana, as if knowing everything, swiftly turned and sat up just in time to dodge it.
Robert was caught off guard, but quickly raged, “You’re indeed not my daughter! Averie is my real daughter! I was blind to raise someone else’s daughter for eighteen years!”
Solana could never forget how shocked and helpless she was when her cheek was slashed by the report in her previous life.
Gloria, Averie, and Hana had stood at the door watching, just like now.
Back then, she couldn’t believe it, reading the report over and over, her hands shaking so much she could barely hold it. Still, she refused to believe it, asking Robert, “Dad, are you joking with me?”
Even when she suggested retesting, Robert yelled that they’d already done it multiple times to confirm.
He was so disgusted he couldn’t even bear to look at her, turning away coldly, just like now, and said, “Pack your stuff and get out of this house right now!”
Hana widened her eyes, watching Solana rub her sleepy eyes on the bed.
Averie thought Solana would burst into tears. After all, she was going from a rich girl to nothing. Finally, Averie thought she would get to see the usually cold and noble Solana in a pitiful state.
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She had her phone ready to shoot a video. But reality disappointed her.
The girl on the bed didn’t cry or make a fuss. She just calmly got off the bed, didn’t even glance at the paternity test, but directly looked at Averie, asking, “What’s the number for my parents?”
Robert was in disbelief. He had mentally prepared himself, but after seeing the report and smoking two cigarettes, he was still furious for having raised someone else’s daughter and heartbroken that his real daughter had lived in such a poor family for eighteen years.
But Solana would so easily accept the truth and was already calling that couple “Mom” and “Dad” so quickly.
Solana’s attitude instantly set Robert’s blood boiling.
“Say that again?” He turned around, raising his hand to slap her. “After we raised you for so many years, you never even considered me your dad?”
Solana stepped back swiftly to avoid, not flinching as she stared back at him. “Since I’m not your daughter anymore, you have no right to hit me. Don’t worry. I’ll move out today.”
Robert was left speechless.
Just then, Solana looked at Averie. “What, you’re not giving it? Or you want to go back to the countryside?”
Averie bit her lip, scrolling her phone quickly to find the number.
Suddenly, an unknown number called her phone. Averie’s expression changed drastically. Then, she instinctively covered the screen and ran out in a hurry.
“Averie, what’s wrong?” Gloria quickly followed out, asking.
“Hana, pack her stuff!” Robert ordered coldly.
Hana had already changed her attitude, glancing at Solana and saying, “Sir, since everything belongs to the Webb family, do we still need to pack it up for her?”
Robert paused at the door, saying, “Pack some clothes. I don’t want people to say I didn’t even give her a decent set of clothes to wear.”
“Yes, sir.” With that, Hana strutted into the wardrobe.
Solana secretly smirked, ‘No rush. I am not going anywhere yet.”
Because she knew who made the call for Averie.
Averie locked the door as soon as she got back to her room.
“Averie,” Gloria twisted the doorknob and asked anxiously from outside, “what’s up? Who’s calling?”
Averie replied hurriedly, “Oh, nothing. It’s just a spam call.” As the phone kept ringing, she had to hang up. “Um. Mom
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stomach feels a bit off. I want to use the bathroom first. I’ll give her the number in a bit.”
“Did you eat something bad? Do you need medicine?”
“No, no.” Just as Averie stepped into the bathroom, that number called again. She took a deep breath and answered, “Hello?”
A man’s angry voice came through in the next second. “Debt must be repaid. You think you’re tough now? Daring to hang up on me? Believe me or not, I’ll knock on your door tomorrow!”
Averie’s heart was pounding nonstop. She gripped the phone tightly and snapped, “Whatever!”
She had already made up her mind. Since she was taking on the status of Ms. Webb, to completely sever ties with the past, she would even change her phone number. From now on, she wouldn’t have to fear being chased by loan sharks anymore. But then the man laughed mockingly. “So generous? Then we’ll meet at Mr. Webb’s villa tomorrow.”
Averie’s mind went blank in an instant.
The caller continued, “You think I don’t know where you’re staying now?”
Cold sweat broke out on Averie’s hands. ‘Why? How did they find out?‘ She panicked.
The man chuckled lewdly. “You agreed yourself; if you can’t pay up, your body is collateral. You think you can get rid of us that easily?” Then, he burst out laughing.
Terrified and weak–kneed, Averie slumped down on the toilet.
‘I’m finally getting to be a rich lady! Why are they still after me? It’s all Solana’s fault. If I hadn’t swapped lives with her for eighteen years, would I be harassed by these people for lacking money?
‘It’s all Solana’s fault. Right! Solana!‘ At this thought, Averie’s eyes lit up.
She gripped the phone tightly and took a deep breath before replying, “I can repay your money and even give you an exceptionally beautiful virgin instead. But in return, you never met me before.”
She bit her lip hard; there was no guilt here because everything belonged to her anyway. ‘That woman had taken over what should’ve been mine for eighteen years; it’s only fair she take over this miserable life, she smirked inwardly.
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