Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 566: The Art of Asking Questions(Extra Story)

Chapter 566: The Art of Asking Questions(Extra Story)

Everett, once again demonstrating his unwavering determination to learn, meticulously researched everything he didn’t understand.

He had no idea how long he had been reading when his eyes started aching. Rubbing them tiredly, he reached out and switched off the bright desk lamp, instantly plunging the room into darkness.

The glow from the streetlights seeped through the glass window, casting soft shadows on his slightly exhausted face. Everett thought back to Aurora’s hysterical reaction afterward, recalling her words...

His brows furrowed deeply. He stood up, his entire demeanor exuding a refined elegance, yet his expression remained as cold as ice. His eyes shimmered with a complex light, though the growing conflict in his heart gradually dimmed them.

Aurora... she really doesn’t seem to like me.

He wanted to stop chasing her, but an inexplicable craving kept gnawing at him—a relentless desire to see her, to have her.

Everett felt like he was sick. Maybe he really needed to see a psychologist...

When Aurora arrived in front of her rented apartment, she was surprised to see Dominic still waiting there.

The moment Dominic laid eyes on her, she immediately noticed Aurora’s disheveled hair. Even though she wore sunglasses and a mask, the faint marks on her neck were unmistakable.

Dominic clapped a hand over her mouth, stifling the scream that nearly escaped.

As soon as they stepped inside, Dominic locked the door and grabbed Aurora’s hand anxiously.

"Aurora... you—"

Her eyes instinctively landed on the faint love marks on Aurora’s neck.

Aurora shook her head bitterly. "Please don’t tell anyone about my relationship with Everett."

Dominic was her assistant. After spending over a year together, Aurora trusted her more than most.

Dominic nodded immediately. "Of course, I won’t say a word. But... if Everett is really interested in you, wouldn’t that be a good thing? Aurora, this could be your golden ticket—you’ll be the next queen of the music industry!"

She was visibly excited, clearly assuming that Aurora was with Everett to advance her career.

Aurora removed her sunglasses and mask, revealing a pair of swollen, red-rimmed eyes. Dominic gasped in shock.

"What happened...? Don’t tell me—"

"I didn’t want this, Dominic. You should know what kind of person I am."

Exhaustion was written all over Aurora’s face as she collapsed onto the couch.

"Go downstairs and buy me some birth control."

Dominic was utterly stunned. She had assumed Aurora liked Everett—if not for her career, then at least out of affection. But judging from her reaction... was this not consensual? Had Everett... forced himself on her?

Dominic returned with the pills and watched as Aurora swallowed them with her own eyes. A faint worry lingered on her face.

"Aurora... if you don’t even like Everett, then why are you still—"

"This wasn’t my choice." Aurora downed the rest of her water, but the lingering taste of him remained in her mouth.

A deep sorrow filled her expression.

"I just hope... he gets tired of me soon."

Dominic fell silent. Aurora was a public figure now. If she reported Everett, her reputation would be ruined. And with Everett’s influence, her entire career would be obliterated before she even had a chance to fight back.

"...Maybe I should ask Eric for help. He values talent—he might be willing to say something on my behalf." Aurora considered. She was one of LXL’s most promising artists, and Eric always looked out for rising stars. Perhaps he’d speak up for her.

But Dominic shook her head.

"I think... you should just treat this as a relationship. These days, plenty of female celebrities openly date and live with their partners..."

"No."

Aurora’s rejection was ice-cold.

"Just go home. Don’t tell anyone about this."

Dominic was speechless.

Honestly... she was a little jealous of Aurora.

Everett was an absolute catch—handsome, powerful, and, as far as she knew, completely clean.

He had never been involved with another woman. Even his fiancée, Charlotte, had never been seen in public with him.

If she could be with someone like Everett, Dominic felt like she could die without regrets.

But Aurora? She didn’t want him at all.

What a waste.

Dominic sighed inwardly. Why did Everett have to fall for Aurora instead of her?

After Dominic left, Aurora soaked in the bathtub for a long time. Midnight came and went, the water turned cold, yet she remained there, unwilling to get up.

Alexander had called multiple times, all around 10:30 PM. Aurora held her phone, her eyes welling up with tears, the mist gradually blurring her vision.

She didn’t return his calls. Instead, she lay silently on her bed, unable to sleep the entire night.

The next day was Saturday—the day of the class reunion.

That morning, Alexander called again, reminding Aurora to be at Royal Court Club at precisely 7 PM.

Royal Court and Elite Horizon Club were both well-known venues in S City. However, Royal Court catered more to white-collar professionals, making it slightly more accessible in terms of membership fees.

Different places attracted different clientele. Royal Court was a renowned name in S City, and though Aurora had been there a few times before, it was only for friendly gatherings.

She applied makeup carefully, making her eyes appear larger while concealing the dark circles. The marks on her neck were also covered with foundation.

Thankfully, Dominic had brought her a skin-toned foundation that blended well.

She then changed into a soft blue, elegant long dress. The solid-colored gown accentuated her slender figure, enhancing her grace and sophistication.

Aurora and Dominic arrived at Royal Court together, where Alexander had been waiting for her.

As soon as he saw Aurora, Alexander instinctively turned away. Aurora quickly noticed the reporters in the distance and lowered her head, hurrying inside.

"Hey, that woman looks familiar!"

"Looks like Aurora."

"No way. She’s supposed to have a pure and innocent image! Besides, she’s still rising in the industry—why would she have time to hang out here?"

Just as some people started paying attention to Aurora, a Maybach pulled up nearby. The tinted window rolled down, revealing a man watching Aurora’s retreating figure with an icy gaze.

"Sir, should we leave?" the driver asked respectfully, noticing the man’s silence.

The man’s chiseled face remained cold, his eyes flickering with a sharp, unreadable light.

"No. I have some unfinished business."

Without another word, the driver stepped out and promptly opened the car door. Everett swung his long legs onto the pavement, his towering presence radiating an almost glacial aura.

His presence was overwhelming.

The driver swallowed.

No matter where Everett went, he carried himself like a king.

But that woman... Was she the one who had caught his attention?

nside the elevator, Aurora and Dominic stepped in to find Alexander already waiting.

"No reporters recognized you, right?" Alexander asked in a hushed voice.

Dominic, of course, recognized Alexander. Aurora’s boyfriend.

However, the two were rarely seen together. Alexander was busy building his career, while Aurora, as a public figure, was extremely cautious about keeping their relationship private.

She had no desire to expose her romance to the media.

And even more than that—she didn’t want the press to harass her boyfriend.

Aurora nodded.

"No one saw me. Don’t worry, I even wore a mask. Nobody will recognize me."

She had also noticed a big-name celebrity entering the underground parking lot earlier, which had drawn most of the attention away.

Without warning, Alexander reached out, pulling Aurora into a tight embrace.

Dominic stood awkwardly to the side.

Aurora’s face flushed as she gently pushed against him.

"Don’t do that... Dominic will feel uncomfortable!"