Born Into Villain's Family: I Have a 200\% Rebate System-Chapter 107: Mixed Feelings

"That’s not all. The manager also took a portion of the money and invested in various startups.

Some of them failed, but one in particular took off beyond anyone’s expectations. It was a tech company specializing in AI-driven automation for businesses."

Aurora blinked. "And?"

Emily’s lips curled into a small smile.

"The investment turned out to be a massive success. Your initial $60 million has now grown into $153 million."

Aurora’s heart nearly stopped. "What?"

Emily nodded.

"Yes. The tech company skyrocketed in value. When they went public, the shares we held multiplied significantly in worth.

That, combined with the profits from your commercial properties, has placed you in a very strong financial position."

Aurora sat back, exhaling sharply as she tried to absorb the information.

She had woken up expecting to piece her life back together, only to find herself even wealthier than before.

Emily watched her carefully. "Are you upset?"

Aurora took a deep breath.

"I was... at first. But I can’t deny that you made the right choice. I just wish I had been awake to be part of the decision."

Emily smiled softly.

"I understand. But I only did what I thought was best for you. I wanted you to wake up to a future with stability and opportunity."

Aurora nodded slowly. "I appreciate that."

At the same time, she heaved a sigh of relief in her heart.

Her total assets will add up to $300 million!

She could be said a millionaire on the path to becoming a billionaire!

"By the way how much cash do I have in the card right now?" Aurora asked curiously.

"$72 million," Emily replied. "The real estate under your name is non-liquid assets, while the gold and stocks are liquid assets, so if you add the gold and stocks too, you will have $229.3 million."

Aurora shook her head,

"No need to convert the gold and stocks into cash. I was just asking."

Then she changed the subject and said,

"What about the assets under the mother and father’s name? Did they try to transfer the assets under their name to yours?"

Emily shook her head and explained,

"They did try at first but when George caused my...miscarriage, they were scared and didn’t dare to transfer the real estate back to me.

They gave me the rent, but I transferred all the money to a professional investor, who multiplied the amount, and now it has reached $9.2 million.

With that $9.2 million, I bought a luxurious villa whose price is destined to go up and I made it seem like they won the villa in the lottery."

Aurora praised her,

"Great work. Emily you have truly taken a very great of the money in my absence, I appreciate that."

Emily shook her head and said with touched expression,

"I have bought an apartment with the $1 million you have left me and started a small dropshipping business with the remaining money.

Now I make $50,000 monthly, it is more than enough for me. Thanks to you, I have a stable business and life."

Even though she lost her child, Emily lived a quiet peaceful life.

Aurora smiled at Emily, a warmth filling her chest.

"I’m glad you’ve built a stable life for yourself. You deserve that and so much more."

Emily’s eyes softened, gratitude flickering in them.

"I owe it to you, Aurora. Without your help, I wouldn’t have had the means to stand on my own."

Just three years ago she was nothing more than a single mother struggling to find even a job, but now...

After a while, Emily continued,

"As for Alex, he is secretly cooperating with me."

"What had happened? Why did he suddenly disappear from the family? And why does it seem like Mother is hiding something from all of us?" Aurora asked.

"Alex left because his scumbag father told him the truth about his birth and Alex couldn’t bear to hurt Mary more, so he decided to stay away from the Waters family’s sight," Emily answered.

"What truth?" Aurora’s brows furrowed.

A trace of hesitation appeared in Emily’s eyes, and she replied in an uncertain voice,

"Ugh...that...I think it would be better if you hear the truth from your mother."

Aurora narrowed her eyes at Emily’s hesitation.

She could tell there was more to the story than what had been said.

"Emily," Aurora’s voice was firm, leaving no room for evasion.

"Tell me the truth. I need to know."

Emily hesitated, her fingers gripping the edge of her sleeves.

"Aurora... it’s not my place to say. This is something Mary should—"

"Mother will never tell me," Aurora interrupted, her tone laced with frustration.

"She’s kept secrets my entire life. If I go to her, she’ll either dismiss me or lie. You know that too. Please, Emily, tell me."

"Alright... But promise me, you won’t let this destroy you."

Aurora’s heart pounded. "I promise. Just tell me."

Emily took a deep breath.

"Mary... didn’t want Alex in the first place. He wasn’t the son of the man he thought was his father. He was..."

She paused, searching for the right words.

"Mary was possibly abandoned by her first love. She was pregnant with Alex when her parents forced her into marriage with another man."

Aurora’s eyes widened, her breath catching in her throat.

It took her a long while to come to terms with the reality before she sighed.

"I never knew mother endured so much during her youthful years."

Emily preferred to stay silent.

She could understand the circumstances Mary was in.

After getting pregnant Mary was wedded, though her husband didn’t know the truth, she had to give birth to a child she didn’t have any feelings for.

However...

Emily still didn’t understand why Mary was so resistant to even touching Alex.

Did she loathe her first love so much? Then why didn’t she secretly abort the child?

Emily didn’t know.

"What about Alex? How is he doing?" Aurora asked.

Emily’s eyes were filled with melancholy as she said,

"Not good. He has started a company but for some unknown reason his half-brother Jasper got to know about it and now, Jasper using his father’s influence is trying to suppress Alex everywhere."

Aurora frowned and asked,

"Then what did you do?"

"I invested the $10 million in his company, but due to Jasper’s interference, the company is struggling to gain a foothold in the industry," Emily admitted, her voice heavy with frustration.

Aurora’s frown deepened. "So Jasper is actively trying to crush Alex’s company?"

Emily nodded.

"Yes. He’s using his father’s connections to pressure suppliers into cutting ties, blocking funding opportunities, and even bribing employees to leave Alex’s company. He wants Alex to fail completely."

Aurora clenched her fists. "That bastard. And Alex? How is he handling it?"

Emily hesitated before answering.

"He’s trying to stay strong, but he’s been struggling. Every time he makes progress, Jasper finds a way to set him back.

He refuses to give up, though. He’s determined to prove himself, even without his so-called family’s support."

Aurora’s gaze turned icy.

"That’s enough. I won’t stand by and let Jasper ruin Alex’s future. But wait...why didn’t you invest more?"

Emily looked at Aurora with a complex gaze before replying,

"That...I wasn’t sure...about how much you loved Alex...so I held back."

Aurora was taken aback.

Three years ago, indeed she didn’t have much feelings for Alex...

In fact, she hated her half-brother and even wanted to...

Aurora took a deep breath.

She didn’t know what moved her...

Maybe it was the time when Alex shared his days, or maybe it was the way he gradually started to be treated like a family member...

Anyhow...she had started to look at Alex as a brother.

However she was in coma and couldn’t convey her feelings to Emily, so it was understandable that Emily didn’t dare to invest more money in Alex.

Emily looked at her cautiously.

"What are you planning to do?"

Aurora’s lips curled into a smirk.

"Jasper thinks he’s untouchable because of his father’s influence? Let’s see how he fares when he’s the one being pressured.

I have $72 million in liquid assets—I can easily invest in Alex’s company and connect him with reliable suppliers who won’t be swayed by Jasper’s tricks. If Jasper wants a war, I’ll give him one."

Emily’s eyes widened slightly before a slow smile formed on her lips.

"Alright. I will do as you say."

"Is there anything else that you wanted to report?" Aurora asked.

Emily thought for a while before reporting all the small to big incidents.

"After 8 months of your coma, the Lancaster family reached the mechanic’s shop owned by you and wanted to make things difficult for your father, but I blocked them.

They also subtly tried to sabotage Theodore’s acting career. As for Olivia, Rose subtly tries to degrade her, but she... uses some tricks to deal with her.

Adriana... has recently started to date a young man named Henry."