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On his deathbed, Dad warned my sister and me.
Whoever betrays you, never choose forgiveness.
Always leave them behind.
So when my sister abandoned me for the ninth time to comfort our stepdad's depressed son, I didn't cry or make a fuss. I simply ordered 999 gallons of gasoline online.
My childhood sweetheart saw it and mockingly asked, "Planning to set yourself on fire to join your dead dad?"
My sister, feeling guilty, tried to explain: "After learning his dad and our mom had an affair, Nolan became depressed. His emotions are unstable. You need to be understanding."
My childhood sweetheart chimed in: "I don't know why you insist on dragging Nolan into the mess of the older generation. You're so petty."
"Besides, I've told you that once Nolan's depression gets better, I'll fulfill our childhood promise and marry you."
This time, I didn't argue with them.
They had no idea I had scheduled a fake death service.
I'm looking forward to the reactions of those present at Nolan's birthday party next week after my appearance as a charred corpse.

After their Betrayal, I Faked My Own Death

This meeting was called to discuss leasing local land for establishing a fishery and expanding our company's operations.


Of course, it was inevitable that I'd run into my mom and stepdad.


As well as Nolan, who's nearly in his thirties but still mooching off his parents and living off his sister's blood to maintain appearances.


From a distance, I could see my mom fawning over the factory manager, clasping his hand and sweet-talking him: "Look, we've known each other for so many years now. That big shot investor behind the scenes is so wealthy, they won't mind sparing a little..."


"Our Nolan is so clever, if you'd just give him a chance..."


Since they don't know my true identity yet, she was trying to get Nolan a job working for me. The poor boy they once sneered at and wouldn't even deign to look at has unwittingly become someone they can't measure up to.


When she saw me, my mom froze in shock. Nolan's face twisted into an extreme grimace.


Chapter 12