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After her rebirth, Rita vows not to repeat her past mistakes. This time, her first priority is to stop her brother, who is about to marry into the Lopez family, from participating in the initial game beta test. In her previous life, she was deceived by this scheming brother until her dying breath. It was only at the end that she realized she was merely a villain in a male-oriented novel about a live-in son-in-law, with all the malice and manipulation orchestrated by him behind the scenes.

In this life, Rita decides to change the rules of the game. She will stay in the shadows and seize all the opportunities meant for the male and female leads. By participating in the beta test and re-selecting her abilities, she systematically dismantles the protagonists’ advantages, all while making them believe she’s on their side.

Rita has no intention of harming innocent people, nor is she a selfless saint. In this game, she works with the authorities for mutual benefit, all to achieve her ultimate goal—becoming the true master of her fate.

This Life, I Will Be the Protagonist

Shadow.Q could hardly wait to get back and call a meeting.

Even though Avery had given her full authority, this kind of deal wasn't something she could finalize alone.

"I promise," she said, "I'll get you a price you'll be satisfied with."

Rita gave a nod, but no confirmation.

Even though she had already decided to accept—as long as the offer wasn't completely outrageous—she didn't say it out loud.

"For now, that's everything," she said. "Once you've reached a consensus, just message me. I've got plans later. Earliest I'll be available is tomorrow."

Shadow.Q agreed. But just before leaving, she turned back and asked,

"What about Samuel and Scarlett—any instructions?"

Rita's treatment of her blood relatives had always been vague, hesitant, inconsistent. Eclipse Vanguard's sharp-eyed political operatives had long since seen through it.

They had helped her keep Samuel and Scarlett locked up in the Su family estate.

742: The Moon Belongs to No One