Rebirth of the CEO'S "Dead Wife : This Time , I Chose The Money
The Wrong Script
The last thing Lin Xue remembered was the cold water of the river .
Lin Xue
*Jolting awake, disoriented trembling from hand too toes and sweat on the forehead as she touches it first touch her arm and feeling* What was that? A dream? , no that's too clear to be a dream, I was dead how did I wake up here
Lin Xue
*Look at the side table where her phone was sees the old worn out phone her stepmother give her before the marriage used by Lin belle*
[Screen showing]
2- January 2014 time 7 Am
*gets shocked looked at the screen*
Lin Xue
What is happening why is there date showing 3 years ago, what is happening
Lin Xue
*Pinch herself realizing it's all true she traveled back the time at the day of her marriage three years back*
Lin Xue
*Looked at herself in mirror
No marks of the violence she bears , no ring mark on her finger *which was digged into her hand by her half sister belle* OMG I am really back to the day when my downfall started ,
Lin Xue
*Sees the notification of the marriage license being registered only the public ceremony left* not this time, I won't fall for the same misery twice *💔*
Lin Xue
*pick up the text*
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*[Texted]*
Xue, where are you, don't you know we had to go to select your wedding dress, or you are having second thoughts about the marriage 😏 *trying to check if she still can be LU Chen wife if Lin xue back out*
Lin Xue
*Understand her reason to text and reply* No I am on my way to the shop, but it might be too late until I reach there, so you don't have to come and wait
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
(Typing) alright I'll see you at venue *gets bit irritated now she can't see what Lin xue is wearing and outshine her on her own wedding*
Lin Xue
*Remember how in past they both choose dress and Lin belle outshines her and make linxue look average in her own wedding*
Lin Xue
This time you will not be able to do your cheap schemes' belle, I wIll make sure I'll achieve what i think of
Madam Lin (greedy stepmom)
*Come without knocking in the room* xue
Lin Xue
*Look at her* yes mom
Madam Lin (greedy stepmom)
Xia, *put hand on her shoulder* remember your duty Marrying Lu Chen is the only way to save our company don't be selfish and ruin this okay *tightly squeeze her shoulder before leaving*
Lin Xue
*Slightly flinch remember how in last life she said the same and left her to die for her own benefit*
Lin Xue
[Thinking]
In my past life, I cried and begged for one this which is love either from mother or husband but end up with nothing, this time, let's rewrite my story on my. Conditions, since the deal is signed I can't break off the marriage, but I can make my life better*
Madam Lin (greedy stepmom)
What are you thinking
Lin Xue
*Comes out of her thoughts* Nothing mom, I'll keep in mind of what you said
Madam Lin (greedy stepmom)
*Smirk 😏 inside her thoughts just a bit more than this cash cow will bring me fortune of entire Chen's *laugh internally* poor girl but whatever using her is my end goal* alright I'll be going to get ready too
Lin Xue
*Typing to Lu Chen* mister LU?
Lu chen
*Replied after a minute* What
Lin Xue
[Texted] I need to talk to you about something
Lu chen
[Typed] if it's not important don't bother me with small things my assistant will handle small things
Lin Xue
*Thinking*
as iceberg as ever
[Texted]
I want to change the term of the prenup
Lu chen
[Typed]
What about that
Lin Xue
I want to change the receiver of the dowry that my family give
Lu chen
*Raised his eyebrow*
[Typing]
Take whatever you want from it, I am not a begger to collect scraps
Lin Xue
*SmIrk internally*
Finally with the dowry cash i can finally stabilize myself
[Typed]
And if you were late at the altar I will charge you $100,000 as "waiting fees" per minute
Lu chen
*Laugh deeply at this line of hers but didn't mind it at all*
[Texted]
I didn't know you were this greedy, you've changed
Lin Xue
*Looks herself in mirror, in past the sweet innocent girl was gone and a beautiful, but eyes were full of greed, a greed to live for herself*
Lin Xue
[Texted him]
I didn't change. I just upgraded my software so are you still planning to marry me or should I auction the bride position to Best man?
Lu chen
*Raised his eyebrow*
[Texted]
I'll be coming stay there .... And Lin Xue
Lin Xue
[Texted]
Yes dear husband to be?
Lu chen
[Replied]
I like the new software. It's expensive. I'll pay
Lin Xue
smIrked. All the revenge can waIt First, i am going to drain his bank account while looking fabulous
[INCOMING PRIVATE MESSAGE]
Lin Xue
*Pick it up tap open*
UNKNOWN
[Texted]
I see you've come back too, Xue. Don't think it'll be that easy this time
Lin Xue
*The phone fell on floor from her hands shocked* wait.......... Someone else was reborn too?!
The $500,000 kiss
Lin Xue
*Standing in the brideroom in white gown and net viel on head covering her beautiful face curves on right places hourglass figure heels and looking breathtaking beautifull and enchanting*
The air in the bridal suite turned ice Cold. Lin Xue stared at her phone screen, her fingers trembling slightly in her previous life, she was the only one who had returned from the dead. Or so she thought .who could this "unknown" be? Her cheating Ex husband? Her murderous sister? Or someone even more dangerous?
Lin Xue
(Typing)
Who are you? How do you know about "coming back"?
UNKNOWN
The user "unknown" has gone offline.
Lin Xue
[Throw her phone onto the velvet vanity. The luxury of the room felt like a glided cage.* In her past life , she spent hour crying because she thought Lu Chen hated her,she had ruined her makeup and looked like a racoon at the altar* , but not this time not today]
Lin Xue
(Grabbed a Ruby-red lipstick- bold defaint, and expensive. She smeared it on to her rosy full lips perfectly. *she thought to herself* if I was going to be a transaction i would be the most high-end luxury item Lu chen had ever seen)
*slammed the door and come inside uninvited*
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
Well hello sister...*pause looking at her* what the hell
Lin Xue
What happened belle
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*Control her real hatred and said with sweet poison like tone* Omg sister what are you wearing don't you know lu *said lu Chen's name like she knows him well* don't like bold colour
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
Are you trying to embarrass lin family*said to her while putting hand on her shoulder secretly hating how beautiful she looks* brother lu likes simplicity sis
Lin Xue
*Remember how in past life she made her a joke infront of every guest , she pulled away from her* belle i don't have time for your advice if you are done go out
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*step away like her hand god burned* whatever I was just trying to be supportive here
Lin Xue
I noticed why are you wearing white
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*She looks at her dress pale comparison to xue dress* it's off white sis not white more like cream colour
Lu chen
*knock on the bride suite room*
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*Suddenly stop her evil thoughts and fix herself for lu chen to see*
Lin Xue
*Roll her eyes at such obvious fakeness and thinking why didn't I noticed it before how obvious she was a snake then and now , nothing changes, she snapped out of her thoughts and said* Come in
Lu chen
*Went in looking handsome and cold inapproachable CEO as he always was*
Lin Xue
*Looks at him thinking finally after three years of immense trauma you are here from the beginning, but this time i hold the cards*
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*Suddenly speaks* Oh brother lu *said in a soft purr voice to seduce him with her charm*
Lu chen
*Ignore her* I think I am on time
Lin Xue
*looks at time* no you are.....
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*speaks in between* come on brother lu it doesn't matter you are early or late said while flashing her dress infront of him
Lin Xue
As i was saying belle this is white. Color and people can get confused of who actually is the bride
Lu chen
Lu belle go change it to something appropriate as your position
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
But.... I don't have anything to wear right now here
Lu chen
*Looks at his phone and told his assistant to get a tracksuit*
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
but I can't wear a tracksuit
Lu chen
If you don't then no need to come to wedding
Lin Xue
*Smirk internally knowing lu chen don't understand fashion and hate no to his decision*
*Ten minutes later the wedding starts*
Lin Xue
*The heavy oak doors of the Grand ballroom swunk open. The scent of a thousand lilies filled the air. she walked down the aisle, but she didn't look like a nervous bride. she walked like a Queen reclaiming her throne. Every eye was on her especially the dark, intense eye of lu chen.*
Lu chen
(Standing at the altar, whispering) You're late. That's $ 1000000 in waiting fees.
Lin Xue
(Whispering back) Charge it to my tab, hubby. I'll pay you back in "emotional labor"
the priest begin the ceremony. Usually, this part is boring, but lin Xue was busy scanning the crowd. She saw the unknown -or at least, she tried to,In the third row man in a silver mask sat perfectly still. he wasn't clapping he was just...... watching.
Priest
Lu chen do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?
Lu chen
*Looks at her intensely* I Do
Priest
And Lin Xue do you take-
a collective gasp reppiled through the 500 guests the cameras flashed lightning. Lin belle looked delighted her face glowing in her ugly neon green tracksuit.
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
(Thinking praying)
She is doing it she is rejecting him oh god please make that happen
Lin Xue
*Looking at lu chen* before I say i do , I have a condition. This is a business merger right?
Lu chen
*Looks at her and said in deep cold tone* what do you want xue
Lin Xue
A "No- infidelity" clause. If you so much as hold another women's hand I get 80% of your assets, and.... I want a daily "AFFECTION BONUS"
*Whole crowd went silent this is the first time a bride priced her affection*
Lu chen
(A ghost smile appearing) Define affection bonus
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*biting her lips in hatred how can lu chen wasting time to marry this kind of women*
Lin Xue
$50,000 for every public appearance. $100,000 for every kiss
guests
*Whispering all are the noise is in the grand hall* is she crazy ! She is extorting the lion of the city
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*Smirk slightly thinking maybe now lu chen will himself break the marriage with this loser and finally looks at me*
guest 2
But look at his face ..... He's not angry at all
Lu chen
*Grabbing her tiny waist and pulled her closer* Only $100,000 for a kiss? You're undervaluing yourself, Mrs. Lu
Lin Xue
*Before she could reply, he leaned down. It wasn't a gentle, "contractual" kiss. It was deep, possessive, and sent a shockwave through Lin Xia’s heart that she hadn't felt in her previous life. In the past, he hadn't touched her for months. Why was he so different now*
[ Her phone Notification]: You have 1 new message from "Unknown"
UNKNOWN
Enjoy the kiss. It’s the last sweet thing you’ll taste before the poison kicks in.
Lin Xue
(her eyes flew open mid-kiss. She looked at the champagne glass waiting on the pedestal for the toast. The "Unknown" wasn't just a witness. They were an assassin.)
Lin Xue
* thinking: I just got reborn! I am NOT dying again before I spend a single cent of this man's money!*
Lin Xue
(Breaking the kiss, breathless) Lu Chen... don't touch the wine.
Lin Xue
(Looking at her phone) Because... I think our wedding guest just upgraded from "Jealous" to "Murderous."
Suddenly, the lights in the ballroom flickered and died. Screams echoed in the darkness. Lin Xue felt a cold hand grab her wrist—but it wasn't Lu Chen’s hand. This hand was scarred.
UNKNOWN
(Whispering in her ear) You shouldn't have come back, Xue It’s much more painful the second time.
Lin Xue
*Chills runs down her spine*
The Masked Assassin’s Gambit
[Location: The Grand Ballroom - Lu Mansion]
[Time: 9:45 PM - The Lights Have Just Gone Out]
Darkness swallowed the room like a physical weight. The smell of expensive lilies was replaced by the metallic tang of ozone as the circuit breakers were forced. Screams of socialites and the crashing of fine china echoed through the hall. Lin Xue felt a hand—cold, scarred, and strong—wrap around her wrist. In her past life, she would have screamed and fainted. But this Lin Xue was forged in the fire of betrayal.
UNKNOWN
(Whispering) It’s a pity, Xue. You looked so beautiful in white. It’s a shame it has to turn red.
Lin Xue
[Thinking : Think, Xue! Think! In the past life, there was no blackout at the wedding. This means my presence has already changed the timeline. If I died by water last time, this "Unknown" is trying to kill me by hand this time.]
Lin Xue
[why is this happening now, in previous life nothing like this happened , *remembering* humiliation, laughed off but no murder happened along with blackout]
SYSTEM
[System Notification]: [Warning! Life Force dropping: 45%]
[New Skill Unlocked: "Night Vision" - Cost: $50,000. Do you accept?]
Lin Xue
*only she can see the system* Omg it's too expensive but life or money , i can extort money from lu chen later on for now let's take it
Lin Xue
(thinking in her brain) ACCEPT! TAKE THE MONEY! JUST LET ME SEE!
SYSTEM
[System Notification]: Transaction Successful. Current Balance: -$50,000. Night Vision Active.
Lin Xue
Suddenly, the pitch-black room turned into a grainy, neon-green landscape in Lin Xue’s eyes. She could see everything. The guests were huddled like sheep. And right in front of her was a man in a silver mask, his hand gripping her wrist, a silver needle glinting in his other hand.
Lu chen
Xue?! Where are you?!
Assistant Qin (Lu chen's right hand)
Security is 2 minutes away! Stay still!
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
Oh my god! Is Xue okay? I’m so scared! Someone help her!
SYSTEM
(System Note: Lin Belle is currently hiding behind a buffet table, smiling.)
Lin Xue
Lu Chen, behind the champagne tower! 5 o'clock! He has a needle!
Lu chen
(He didn't ask how she could see in the dark. He moved with the predatory grace of a man who spent his weekends in underground boxing rings. He lunged toward Lin Xue’s voice.)
Lu chen
Let go of my wife. Now.
UNKNOWN
(Laughing coldly) "Wife"? You didn't even look at her in the last life, Lu Chen. Why do you care now?
Lu chen
Lu Chen’s eyes darkened. The mention of the "last life" hit a nerve he didn't know he had. He swung a heavy punch, missing the masked man’s head by an inch as the assassin dodged with unnatural speed.]
Lin Xue
Assistant Qin, turn on the emergency sprinklers! NOW!
Assistant Qin (Lu chen's right hand)
But the decorations and everything will be ruined
Lin Xue
DO IT OR I’LL CHARGE YOU A $200,000 "FUNERAL FEE" FOR MYSELF AND I'll Make sure you pay
Hisss! The ceiling erupted. Cold water drenched the ballroom. The "Unknown" man slipped on the wet marble, his grip on Lin Xue loosening.
UNKNOWN
*The masked come off*
Lin Xue
The mask came off. For a split second, she saw a face she recognized from the business news—Han Mo, the heir to the rival Han Corporation. But his eyes... they weren't human. They were glowing with the same golden light as her System.
Han - Mo
(Smiling through the water) You’re smarter this time, Xue. But the System always balances the scales. To save your life, you just spent $50,000. Let's see how much you have left when I burn your father’s house down tomorrow.
Han - Mo
(With a flash of a smoke bomb, He disappeared into the chaos just as the emergency lights flickered back to life)
[Location: The Ballroom - Post-Attack]
(The room was a disaster. Drenched guests, broken glass, and the smell of smoke. Lu Chen stood in the center of the room, his white tuxedo shirt soaked and clinging to his muscles. He looked like a god of war. He turned to Lin xue, who was shivering but still holding her phone.)
Lu chen
(Walking to her, grabbing her shoulders) Are you hurt?
Lin Xue
(Checking her phone) I’m fine. But my dress is ruined. That’s a $150,000 loss. @Lu Chen, I hope your insurance covers "Attempted Murder by Rival CEOs."
Lu chen
(Pulling her into a hard hug) Forget the money. How did you know he was there? How did you see him in the dark?
Lin Xue
*Stunned a bit in the past life lu chen never hugged her*
Lin Xue
(Pushing him back slightly, smirking) A magician never reveals her secrets. Especially secrets that cost $50,000.
Song Yu( lu chen best friend, playboy)
Is everyone alive? I just saw a guy in a cape jump off the balcony! Was that a ninja?!
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
Xue! You’re safe! I was so worried! *went out of her hiding and hold lu chen arm thinking the fake worry will make think of her as highly in lu chen eyes*
Lu chen
*Yanked his arm out of her hold*
Lin Xue
Save your tears for the dry cleaners. I saw you hiding behind the lobster. You didn't even drop your fork while I was being strangled.
Lin belle(the white Lotus)
*Stunned and silenced then start defending herself* I was paralyzed with fear!
Lin Xue
You were paralyzed by greed, hoping I’d die so you could inherit my shoes., Lu Chen, take me home. This wedding is over. I want to see the penthouse I’m now half-owner of.
Lu chen
Assistant Qin, bring the car. And call the Han Corporation. Tell them... I’m declaring a trade war. This action shall not pass by without consequences
As they walked out of the ruined hall, Lin Xue’s phone buzzed one last time. It was a private message.
Han - Mo
The game is just beginning, "Queen X." By the way, Lu Chen didn't save you in the last life because I told him you were the one who betrayed him. I wonder... will he believe the same lie again?
Lin Xue
[Thinking: So that’s it. In my past life, we were separated by lies. Han Mo was the puppet master. But this time... I own the theater.]
Lin Xue
(Typing back) Bring it on, Han Mo. But remember—I don’t play for free anymore. 💅
Han - Mo
*Replied* I see you become money extorting B**ch recently, don't worry I'll make sure too pay you all the fees for playing, by suffering
Lin Xue
*Puts down the phone*
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