Born Into Villain's Family: I Have a 200\% Rebate System-Chapter 563: Heartbreak

The words hit him like a blow. He froze.

For a long moment, he said nothing, his mind clearly racing, calculating, weighing his options.

Finally he nodded. "...Fine. I’ll tell you everything."

.........

His voice trembled as he began. "It started with my father... and his affair."

Olivia listened, her expression unreadable.

"My dad... he was seeing another woman. He wanted to divorce my mother for a long time."

The man swallowed hard, his throat dry. "But my mother... she found out."

A bitter, broken laugh escaped him. "And she didn’t just confront him... she exposed the mistress publicly. At her workplace."

Olivia’s brows furrowed slightly.

"The humiliation was too much," he continued. "The mistress... she couldn’t take it."

His voice dropped to a whisper. "She killed herself."

A heavy silence followed.

"And when my father found out..." His fists clenched despite the cuffs. "He lost it. Completely."

’Revenge,’ Olivia thought instantly.

"He started digging into my mother’s life," the son continued, his voice shaking. "Looking for anything he could use against her."

"And he found it."

Olivia’s gaze sharpened.

"Videos," the man said, his face twisting in disgust and fear. "Horrible videos. My mother... abusing animals... hurting them for no reason..."

He hesitated.

Then added, his voice barely audible, "Even... taking advantage of a young boy."

Olivia’s jaw tightened, but she remained silent.

"My father recorded everything," he continued quickly, as if wanting to get it over with. "Then he sent those videos to her... anonymously."

"And he threatened her."

His breathing grew uneven again.

"He told her that if she didn’t run on the treadmill for two hours every day... he would send those videos to the police."

Olivia’s eyes flickered slightly. ’So that’s why she kept running...’

"He even told her to act normal," the son added. "To never let anyone suspect she was being blackmailed."

Olivia recalled the footage, the calm face, the steady pace. It all fit.

But then... "There’s more."

The son’s voice dropped again. "My father... he didn’t just want to scare her."

Olivia’s gaze turned cold. "He planned everything."

The young man’s shoulders trembled violently now.

"Before she went to the gym... he made her a protein shake. Said it would help her stamina."

His lips quivered.

"But he mixed something into it... some kind of drug that speeds up the heart rate."

Olivia’s fingers tightened slightly.

"When she started running..." his voice cracked, "her heart couldn’t handle it."

"She kept going... because she was scared. Two hours... every day... And then..."

He shut his eyes tightly, tears slipping down his cheeks. "She had a heart attack. And she died."

Olivia exhaled slowly.

’So it was murder... disguised as coercion.’

"I found out by accident," the son whispered. "I wasn’t supposed to know."

He let out a broken laugh. "But when I did... I panicked."

"My father..." his voice trembled again, "he warned me. Said if I told anyone... he’d pin everything on me."

Olivia’s eyes darkened.

"And I believed him," he admitted, his head dropping. "I was scared... so I stayed quiet."

"But even that wasn’t enough for him," he added bitterly. "He erased everything, messages, traces, any evidence that could lead back to him."

Olivia stood there for a moment. A faint smirk appeared on her lips.

’You cleaned everything... but you forgot one thing.’

The truth.

Without another word, she dragged the son along and proceeded with the arrests.

The father didn’t resist much when she confronted him, perhaps because, deep down, he knew it was over.

Both of them were taken into custody.

And with that... The case was complete.

When Olivia submitted her report, she felt relieved. Her efforts didn’t go unnoticed.

She was awarded the rank she had been striving for. Transferred directly... To the main department.

The place she had always aimed for.

Standing there, in her new position, Olivia felt something stir inside her chest. A quiet satisfaction.

Before all of this... she had been a painter.

Then cybersecurity. And now... A full-fledged officer in the main division. ’I’ve come... this far.’

Louis arrived almost immediately after hearing the news.

When Olivia saw him this time... She didn’t push him away.

Instead, a faint smile appeared on her lips. "So... you came."

Louis nodded, a grin spreading across his face. "Of course. I had to see the Ice Princess after her victory."

Olivia rolled her eyes slightly, but didn’t argue. "Tonight," she said calmly, "I’ll treat you."

Louis blinked, then laughed. "Wow... I finally won your favor?"

Dinner was quieter than expected.

Olivia looked at him after a while. "You’re smart. You could’ve joined the police too."

She tilted her head slightly. "Why didn’t you?"

Louis’s smile faded just a little.

"What to do?" he said lightly. "My family background wouldn’t allow it."

Olivia’s eyes narrowed. "Why?"

She leaned forward slightly, her gaze sharp. "What... are you from some kind of criminal family?"

Louis went silent. The pause itself was an answer.

Olivia’s eyes sharpened further. "Did I hit a nerve?"

Louis chuckled softly, though there was a hint of tension now. "I didn’t say that."

Then he looked at her. "Want a drink?"

But Olivia didn’t let it go.

She met his gaze directly. "Answer me. Is your family... a criminal one?"

Louis finally looked at her properly.

"What if it is?" he asked.

Olivia paused. Then she spoke, her voice steady. "That depends on you."

"If you knowingly stayed with them... even after understanding what they are..." her tone hardened slightly, "then I’d look down on you."

She leaned back. "But... If you tried to break free... or you’re still trying ..."

Her gaze softened just a fraction. "Then I’d say you have a character... as valuable as gold."

.......

For a moment, Louis just stared at her. Then... he laughed quietly.

And finally told her everything. About his mafia family. About cutting ties. About being seen as a threat even now.

When he finished, Olivia looked at him differently. Not with suspicion. Not with judgment.

But with a faint, quiet sympathy.

"I didn’t expect..." she murmured softly, "that someone as cheerful as you... had such a past."

Hearing those words, Louis simply shrugged, as if the weight of his past meant nothing to him anymore.

"It doesn’t really matter," he said lightly, though there was a faint tiredness hidden beneath his tone.

He looked at Olivia, his eyes carrying a subtle curiosity. "So... do you feel pity for me?"

Olivia didn’t hesitate. She gave a small nod. "Yeah."

For a brief moment, silence lingered between them.

Then Louis’s lips curved into a teasing smile, his eyes glinting mischievously. "In that case... can I ask for a kiss?"

Olivia blinked.

Then... a soft chuckle escaped her, her expression turning dangerously calm. "What do you think?"

She slowly lifted her foot just slightly, her voice laced with mock threat. "I’m thinking of taking off my sandal and hitting you with it instead."

Louis laughed, the sound warm and unrestrained. "You’re still as fiery as ever."

After dinner, the two of them stepped out into the night.

Oddly enough... They didn’t talk like people who had just shared such a personal conversation.

Instead, there was distance.

Not physical... But something quieter.

Both of them were lost in their own thoughts.

’Why did I say that?’ Olivia wondered briefly, her fingers brushing lightly against her arm.

’She didn’t push me away...’ Louis thought, his gaze flickering toward her before quickly looking ahead again. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Soon, they arrived outside Olivia’s building. The car came to a stop.

The engine fell silent. For a moment, neither of them moved.

Then, they stepped out. Louis turned toward her. His gaze lingered. Olivia noticed.

Her heart skipped, just slightly. Before she could say anything... He stepped closer.

And closer. The space between them disappeared in a heartbeat.

Olivia’s breath hitched. ’What is he...’

But the thought didn’t finish. Because she understood. And instead of pulling away...

She closed her eyes. ’...I’m not stopping him.’

Because the truth was... despite her sharp words, despite her guarded nature... Louis had already found his way into her heart.

Through his persistence. Through his honesty. Through the quiet way he stood beside her without forcing anything.

Louis hesitated for the briefest moment, as if giving her a chance to step back.

She didn’t. So gently... He leaned in. Their lips met.

The world around them seemed to fade, the distant noise and the flickering lights.

Everything.

But not for everyone. A short distance away... Miller stood frozen.

In his hands was a small container, the faint aroma of homemade food still clinging to it.

He had come with a simple intention... To give Olivia something he had made himself.

Something warm. Something thoughtful. But instead... He had seen this.

His fingers tightened around the container, the plastic crinkling softly under the pressure.

’...So this is how it ends.’

His vision blurred. He had always known. Deep down.

He had seen the way Olivia looked at Louis was different. Subtle. But undeniable.

’She was never looking at me... the same way.’