Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!-Chapter 599: Acting Cheap (Extra Story)

Isaiah stood frozen, his legs trembling in fear. The manager hurriedly pleaded for him, but Everett remained silent, a heavy cloud darkening his handsome face.

Aurora’s day had truly been disastrous. Aside from the first time Everett ruthlessly took everything from her, today could easily be considered the worst day of her life, filled with nothing but negative energy.

On their way home, Tobias’s car was sideswiped and crashed into a guardrail. Aurora’s forehead was bruised, swelling into a large bump. Since Aurora was a woman highly regarded by the young master, Tobias immediately called for an ambulance, insisting that both she and Dominic be sent to the hospital together.

Her accident was captured by bystanders, and the news spread quickly.

Lying in the hospital bed, Aurora aimlessly fiddled with her phone, having just taken several photos. Eleanor, concerned that Aurora might have a concussion, insisted that the doctor perform additional tests.

"I can’t believe how unlucky you are. Kicked out of Wilson’s house, car breaks down on the way, bumped into the scheming Savannah, and then got tricked at the club..." Eleanor grumbled.

Aurora gave a bitter smile. "I can hardly believe this is fate, but it is what it is..."

Life is full of coincidences, not something you can make happen just because you want it, nor avoid just because you don’t want it.

"Well, I guess you’re lucky. If Everett hadn’t shown up, and if you were... eaten by a pig, I’d suffer for the rest of my life," Eleanor said dramatically.

Aurora fell silent. She knew Eleanor was joking, but it was a heavy subject, and Aurora didn’t want to bring it up again.

"You can leave once the report comes back clear," Eleanor patted her hand. "I’ll step out for a bit."

Aurora nodded, her eyes closing in exhaustion.

In the haze, Aurora heard footsteps approaching. Thinking it was Eleanor, she asked, "How come you’re back so soon?"

When no answer came, Aurora opened her eyes and saw Everett walking toward her, his hands lazily in his pockets. His face was cold, and his eyes, like jade in the cold snow, sent a chill down her spine.

Aurora panicked, gripping the blanket tightly, afraid he might turn into a wolf and devour her.

Everett sneered. "Why are you so scared of me? If I wanted to claim you as mine, I would have done it long ago, not wait for now."

Aurora’s face turned red. She didn’t know what to say, especially since he had helped her tonight, preventing things from escalating.

But... even if Everett hadn’t shown up, the manager would have, and things wouldn’t have been that bad. However, Everett was far better than Alexander in this regard...

At least he offered to help her, unlike Alexander...

Thinking of this, Aurora’s heart sank, a strange feeling settling in her chest.

"What’s the matter, Everett? You came to see me for something?" Aurora asked coldly, avoiding his striking face.

"You and Alexander... really broke up?" Everett asked with suspicion. He had seen Alexander and Peyton together at the Yun Shui Club earlier, and their closeness had caught his attention.

Aurora let out a sarcastic laugh. "Isn’t that what you wanted?"

Everett furrowed his brow. Although he liked Aurora, he didn’t want to play matchmaker.

"I’ve cleared things up for you, but he didn’t believe me. There’s nothing I can do about it. Besides... I genuinely want the best for you. I want you to be with the man you love, not forced to stay by my side." Everett sneered coldly, "I could make that happen, but I don’t want to."

Aurora shot him a resentful look. "Everett, if you really want me to be happy, then please leave and never appear in front of me again!"

"Is this how you speak to your lifesaver?"

"We’ve called it even a long time ago. If you hadn’t stepped in tonight, Mr. Nelson’s people would have arrived soon enough."

Aurora said flatly, truly unwilling to say another word.

"Never thought Alexander... would give up on you. He really has no taste. A man like that isn’t worth your love!"

Aurora mocked even more, "A man like him isn’t worth loving, but is a narcissistic, violent freak like you someone worth loving?"

Everett took a deep breath. He knew that talking to Aurora was pointless now because she had already grown disgusted with him.

Aurora turned her head, unwilling to look at him anymore.

Everett’s expression darkened, but the more he couldn’t have her, the more restless he became.

He thought of Isaiah’s involvement and couldn’t help but sneer. "You sure have guts, getting close to a woman like Savannah. Look what happened—sold out and now you’re counting the money for them!"

Aurora suddenly sat up, glaring at Everett. "I got into Savannah’s car on purpose. I went with her to Yunshuijian on purpose. I’m not as stupid as you think!"

Though a little regretful, Aurora stubbornly refused to admit any mistake.

She had wanted to test Savannah. To her surprise, it worked. Savannah had actually plotted to ruin her through Isaiah!

What a wicked woman.

From this experiment, Aurora knew the Taylor family wasn’t someone to be underestimated. Next time she saw that woman, or found herself in the same situation, she would have to be extremely cautious.

"Really? If I hadn’t shown up, would you really have been saved? Or would Isaiah have gotten the advantage first and then someone else came to rescue you?"

Everett looked at her like he couldn’t believe it. "You love playing the role so much? If you come to me, I won’t take you, but I can still make you famous! Aurora, you’re the one who walked into the tiger’s den, so don’t try to justify it!"

Aurora was furious. "Everett! I’ve said everything I need to say. Even if you hadn’t shown up, I would’ve gotten out of danger. I don’t want to act! Even if someone else brought me a script, I wouldn’t accept it. I only love singing!"

Everett snorted coldly. "You think you’ll be saved? By that Alexander?"

Aurora nearly bit her lip in frustration.

"I’m not relying on him! I’ve already informed Ella. Only she can help me. And of course, she’s the only one I’ll reach out to!"

Everett’s gaze turned completely cold, and a deep pain filled his heart. He knew no matter what he did, she would never change her opinion of him.

But he was still pathetic enough to keep watching over her, protecting her.

"Next time, don’t be so foolish."

Everett didn’t say anything more, pulling his mesmerizing eyes away. He gave a cold laugh and turned to leave.

Aurora stared blankly at his retreating figure, feeling an odd sensation in her chest.

Why did he keep appearing before her, yet no longer tangled with her like before?

Eleanor entered and closed the door behind her. "Aurora, did Everett come to see you earlier? He actually likes you. A noble young man like him has never been willing to lift a finger for a woman..."

Aurora was silent. "Eleanor, I don’t want to hear about him anymore."

Eleanor smiled faintly, but her expression darkened again. "Savannah’s no simple character. She just gave an interview saying she brought you to the club to meet Isaiah, hoping he’d give you a supporting role. But she actually accused you of stealing her lead role!"