Chapter 2: Switching Relatives, Stealing Her Life

Carlos's face grew visibly more awkward, as he touched his nose and softened his attitude considerably, "My mom insists that you take the call, can you... do me a favor and say a few nice things?"

Seriously, I'm at my wit's end!

Mrs. Carter is a formidable and influential woman, whose word is law at home. Carlos, fearless of heaven and earth, is only afraid of his own mother.

This time, he intended to go through the motions of the blind date like before and be done with it, but Mrs. Carter seemed to be truly infuriated by the flirtatious gossip about him, so much so that she actually called to inquire personally about the other party's blind date experience!

This, this, this! He had just had a confrontational exchange with Emily Parker, and if she tattled to his mom, he'd be done for!

Left with no choice, for the sake of not getting his credit card cut off, he had to grit his teeth and return to apologize to Emily Parker, the lying expert: "Just now, my attitude wasn't proper, sorry, okay now?"

Oh, okay now, what do you mean by "okay now," huh?!

Emily Parker sneered coldly, raised her eyebrows, and once again displayed her WeChat QR code, mouthing the words, "Transfer the money for that 46.5 yuan cup."

Carlos's face turned red with fury, gritted his teeth, but was left with no options. He could only add Emily Parker on WeChat first, "I'll transfer it to you as soon as I'm done with my mom!"

Only then did Emily Parker arch her eyebrows, smugly taking the phone and introducing herself cheerfully to the person on the other end, "Hello, Aunt Carter, this is Emily Parker."

Emily Parker is very good at making conversation with elders.

By the time she handed the phone back to Carlos, Mrs. Carter was already calling her Little Emily and specifically reminded Carlos to bring her home to meet in a few days.

Carlos responded perfunctorily a couple of times, hung up the phone, and immediately through gritted teeth transferred 1,000 yuan to Emily Parker, "Miss Parker, let's never meet again!"

Emily Parker shrugged, "Likewise."

Carlos left the café in a huff, just about to delete Emily Parker's contact when his phone suddenly vibrated.

Emily Parker had actually returned the 1,000 yuan?

As he wondered, Emily Parker sent him a message: "Young Master Carter, I really liked your apology just now, consider that money as a tip~"

Carlos stared at his phone.

This woman, she's infuriating!

Meanwhile, inside the café, Emily Parker's pocket suddenly vibrated. She frowned, stood up, walked into the restroom, and pulled out an old-fashioned pager.

There was only one message on it. "Tonight at six, the usual place."

After reading the message, Emily Parker immediately deleted it.

Ten minutes later, Emily Parker, dressed in all black, with a black backpack, a black cap, a mask, and gloves covering her face, left the café.

...

At the Parker Family home in Emily Parker's bedroom—a storage room converted into living space, about the size of the maid's room.

"Is this even fit for people? It's dark and stuffy, smells musty and reeks to high heaven."

Sophie Parker covered her nose as she walked in.

The Parker Family has two daughters, with the elder Emily Parker nominally being their adopted daughter, but in reality, she is Father Parker's illegitimate daughter with his childhood sweetheart from the countryside.

The younger daughter, Sophie Parker, is Mrs. Parker's biological child.

Though close in age, the two sisters look nothing alike.

Emily Parker has an enduring beauty, resembling her birth mother, with apricot-shaped eyes full of spirit, yet due to her rural background, she lacks fashion sense.

On the other hand, Sophie Parker is lively and charming, stylishly dressed, and always the center of attention wherever she goes.

"So, Emily Parker, you country bumpkin, how could you beat me?"

"Once I steal your man, I'll become the future wife of a billionaire."

Sophie Parker sneered as she began rummaging through Emily Parker's bedroom.

She can't clearly discern whether the memories in her mind are from a rebirth or just a dream.

But one thing is certain—the scenes from the dream have all come true, so she believes that the dream, which feels much like a rebirth, must be a guide from the heavens.

She remembers clearly, in the dream, after Emily Parker was robbed of her supposed date, she ended up marrying her colleague, her secret crush Adam Willow.

At that time, everyone thought Adam Willow was just an ordinary doctor from an average family, supporting a younger sister and his mother. Despite working for several years, he wasn't financially comfortable, had a mortgage on a small apartment, and the whole family lived cramped together, so the Parker Family didn't think highly of him.

Turns out, his real identity was Father Carter's illegitimate son, Carlos's half-brother.

Carlos, obsessed with his first love, led an aimless life and eventually eloped with her, infuriating his biological mother to death and getting kicked out of the family.

Not long after, Adam Willow acknowledged his lineage and took Carlos's place as the Carter Family's heir, and Emily Parker became the enviable 'lucky woman.'

Why should it be her! Since she was little, she loved to snatch Emily Parker's things and never failed to do so; this life would be no different!

"There it is."

Sophie Parker found Emily Parker's diary in the drawer, lips curling into a smile.

Emily Parker had been secretly in love with Adam Willow. Her diary was filled with detailed records of Adam Willow's interests and hobbies.

With this, getting close to Adam Willow and making him fall for her would be a piece of cake, much easier than handling Carlos, that waste of space.

After taking photos of the contents, Sophie Parker sneered as she left the room, took out her phone, and dialed a number.

The call connected quickly, and the voice on the other end was... Adam Willow!

"Doctor Willow, I'm going to the hospital for a follow-up appointment tomorrow. I've booked your service, remember to be there, okay~~" Sophie Parker giggled sweetly.

Adam Willow chuckled, "Of course, Miss Parker. After all, I bumped into you on Valentine's Day, causing you to sprain your ankle. I should take responsibility."

Sophie Parker lowered her eyes, a dark glint surfacing in her eyes.

Indeed, she was right; a month ago on Valentine's Day, Emily Parker had made plans with Adam Willow but ended up being stood up due to Sophie Parker's meddling.

In her previous life, it was on that Valentine's Day that Emily Parker arranged to meet Adam Willow at a private cinema to confess her feelings, which marked the start of their relationship.

Reborn into this life, she was determined to cut in.

Therefore, she purposely waited on Adam Willow's usual route that day, orchestrating that accident.

And surely enough, Adam Willow got held up by her and failed to show up for Emily Parker, which meant Emily Parker did not get a chance to confess.

"My dear sister, this is just the beginning."

"I'm going to take Adam Willow away from you, bit by bit."

"And all you can do is watch helplessly and then sadly marry that waste Carlos!"