Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 563: Nothing More Than a Mistress(Extra Story)

Chapter 563: Nothing More Than a Mistress(Extra Story)

Aurora had a rough idea of what kind of person Everett was.

He had always kept his distance from women. Finally, when he found one he was interested in, he naturally wanted to keep her close.

Unfortunately for him, she wasn’t the type to chase after money or fame. Her only passion was singing.

Aurora tossed the gold card in her hand, flipping it into the air. She wasn’t sure if there was a spending limit, but she knew that this kind of card symbolized wealth and power.

Without hesitation, she threw it into the trash.

Money? She didn’t lack it now.

Aurora sat before the mirror, staring at her reflection—her body covered in bruises, ambiguous marks lingering on her neck.

Silent tears streamed down her face once more.

Several days passed before Aurora finally turned on her phone. The moment she did, her agent called, informing her about a potential acting role.

Aurora declined. She loved singing, not acting.

Her agent respected her decision but couldn’t help feeling it was a pity. With Aurora’s looks, starring in a major film would skyrocket her popularity.

That was the fastest way to fame, but Aurora didn’t need it.

Her personal phone buzzed with countless unread messages, including one from her boyfriend, Alexander.

"Aurora, are you free these days? We’re having a class reunion on the first Saturday of next month. Do you want to come? If you’re busy, it’s fine—I’ll come and see you instead."

Aurora felt a mix of warmth and guilt. Her body had been tainted. She wasn’t worthy of Alexander.

But this wasn’t something she had chosen. Besides, in today’s world, how many people still held on to their first time? Alexander had even told her before that it wouldn’t matter to him.

She had once laughed shyly, secretly planning to save it for their wedding night—to give him a beautiful surprise.

But now, that dream was shattered.

Just then, Alexander called.

"Aurora! You finally turned your phone on! I was so worried, I was about to go to your place!"

To keep her address private, Alexander rarely visited her apartment.

"I’m fine. I was just exhausted from filming my MV, so I took some time to rest," Aurora replied softly.

Since Everett left, her mind had been a mess. She had no one to confide in, so she had simply turned off her phone.

Now that her emotions had settled, Alexander didn’t seem to notice anything unusual.

"Do you want me to come over? Aurora, money doesn’t matter. I can take care of you. You’re working so hard... It breaks my heart," Alexander’s gentle voice only deepened Aurora’s guilt.

Her eyes welled up. Alexander, kind and warm like the sun—she had betrayed him.

But it wasn’t her choice.

Alexander had once said he wouldn’t care about her past. When they first started dating, Aurora had even jokingly brought up the topic of virginity.

Alexander had been understanding. After all, it was the 21st century. He had previous girlfriends too, so he never cared much about such things.

"I know... I’m sorry for worrying you. I’m really fine. You must be tired from work too, right?"

How could she bear to let him, who was already overworked, rush over to her side?

Alexander had been working tirelessly—holding down a job during the day and a part-time gig at night—all to buy a house as soon as possible so they could get married.

"Not at all! I’m a man, after all!" Alexander chuckled. "If you’re tired, I’ll let you rest. I have to work overtime tomorrow anyway... Oh, right, will you be coming to the reunion next month?"

Aurora hesitated. She hadn’t attended a class reunion in four or five years. After a brief pause, she nodded.

"Alright. Send me the address later—I should be free."

Alexander was overjoyed. "Great! The guys have been saying you’ve become a celebrity, but they never get to see you. If you show up this time, they’ll be thrilled!"

Aurora pressed her lips together slightly. She missed her old friends too.

And just like that, the reunion was set.

Life returned to its usual rhythm. A month passed in a blur. Everett had tried to contact her a few times, but Aurora had turned him down with various excuses.

Then, on Friday, her uncle, Mr. Wilson, called and invited her home for dinner.

Aurora’s biological father was Mr. Wilson’s cousin. However, due to an extramarital affair, he had divorced early and never fought for custody of Aurora.

Aurora’s biological father had passed away from an illness fifteen years ago, and her mother had also tragically died in a car accident. Left with no other choice, young Aurora was taken in by her uncle, Mr. Wilson.

So when Kimi was expelled from Little Prince Kindergarten, Aurora tried calling Eric, hoping she could secure another chance for him.

It was her way of repaying her uncle for raising her. Even though her aunt, Mrs. Wilson, was never kind to her, her uncle had always treated her well.

"Uncle... if I go back..." Aurora hesitated. She knew that the moment she showed up, Mrs. Wilson would undoubtedly be displeased. The issue of Kimi’s expulsion still weighed on her mind.

"Don’t worry. As long as I’m here, she won’t give you a hard time. Your aunt may have a sharp tongue, but she has a soft heart. She might act tough, but deep down, she actually wants to see you," Mr. Wilson said with a smile.

Hearing the warmth in her uncle’s voice, Aurora couldn’t bring herself to refuse. After hanging up the call, she instructed her assistant, Dominic, to prepare some gifts to bring to the house.

After all, how could she show up at her uncle’s home empty-handed?

By 5 p.m., Aurora and Dominic were seated in the car, with her wearing sunglasses and a mask as they made their way to the Wilson residence.

Dominic had carefully selected gifts for Mrs. Wilson, as well as for her cousin and younger brother. Aurora knew that failing to secure a spot for Kimi at the kindergarten would leave Mrs. Wilson resentful.

In her aunt’s eyes, Aurora was now LXL’s rising star. Requesting something so trivial should have been effortless—one word from her, and the problem should have been solved.

But Mrs. Wilson didn’t understand Eric. Once Eric made up his mind, not even Old Master Duan could change it.

Besides, Kimi had bullied the principal’s son. If the school turned a blind eye, wouldn’t that only encourage Kimi to become more unruly and arrogant?

Aurora found herself exasperated by her aunt’s parenting style. Kimi had a kind heart, but under Mrs. Wilson’s indulgence and ignorance, that kindness had been warped. Her overindulgence had turned him into a reckless little troublemaker.

If things continued this way, Kimi would only grow into a bigger disappointment. But Mr. Wilson was too occupied with his business to discipline his son properly.

When they arrived at the Wilson residence, Mrs. Wilson greeted them with a stiff expression. However, upon seeing the large bags of gifts in Dominic’s hands, her face softened slightly—though her tone remained cold.

"Aurora, next time, there’s no need to bring all this. We’re not short on money," she said indifferently.

Aurora responded with a serene smile, elegant and composed like a snow lotus. "Auntie, these are gifts for Kimi and the rest of the family. I finally had some free time, so I thought I’d surprise Kimi."

"Oh? You make it sound like we’ve been mistreating him," Mrs. Wilson scoffed, her dissatisfaction with Aurora still evident.

Aurora’s gaze swept across the living room, where she noticed two familiar figures—her half-sister, Abigail, and Mrs. Wilson’s eldest daughter, Madison.

Abigail had always been at odds with her. The moment she saw Aurora, she sneered, "Well, look who decided to grace us with her presence. I thought you were too much of a big shot now to bother coming here."

Madison let out a scornful laugh. "A big shot? Please. She couldn’t even pull some strings for my little brother. She’s nothing more than someone’s mistress."