Reborn: The Tyrant's Obsession novel Chapter 143

Chapter 143: Treated like a part of the backdrop

The sound of laughter reverberated in the living room even before Ella reached the stairs.

But her thoughts were occupied with Adrian. The butler informed her that he had important business to attend to so he left for the King Empires while she was asleep. Ella hoped that Adrian would not come back with a ’100 million followers’ account in his hand.

When Ella descended the first stair, her gaze accidentally landed on the people who were seated downstairs.

And her footsteps halted. Her body froze.

Seated on the long couch was a beautiful figure, her legs were crossed elegantly and the soft smile on her face never wavered.

Lilith Quinn. The heiress of the prestigious Quinn Family of Country A.

Another nightmare from her previous life.

She was Adrian’s perfect bride according to everyone.

Except, Ella’s existence became an obstacle.

And soon, Ella became a thorn in Lilith’s eyes—

"Ella, dear, why are you standing there? Come here!"

At Old Madam’s words, all the heads turned in the direction of the stairs.

Ronan and Kade looked up.

Lilith’s phoenix eyes locked onto hers, a gentle smile touching her face as she spoke, ’’This is...?"

Ella’s palm was coated in cold sweat. Voices from the past mingled in her head.

’Is it painful?’ 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

’Just a little more. Increase the power!’

’She will die.’

"...Ella... Ella..."

Ella gasped a little.

"Miss Yu, is everything alright?" The old butler spoke up behind her.

Ella’s forehead was damp with cold sweat. What was that just now...?

"Grandma," Ella finally responded to the Old Madam, "I am still muddle headed because of my nap."

Old Madam King smiled, "It’s good that you are well rested. I heard that you worked really hard for your exams. Quickly, come over..."

As Ella descended the stairs, Lilith turned to the people surrounding her, "Is this someone from the branch family?" She smiled as she whispered.

Ronan and Kade exchanged glances and remained silent.

Sensing their awkwardness, Lilith sighed, tucking a few strands of her hair behind her ear, "Ah, I am afraid I have a terrible memory. How can I not recognize..."

’’Don’t blame yourself, Lil, you are meeting her for the first time," Old Madam looked up when Ella reached her side, "This is Ella, Adrian’s girlfriend."

The gentle smile on Lilith’s face slowly disappeared.

The living room sunk into silence until Old Madam King spoke again.

’’This is Lilith, Adrian’s childhood friend. They went to the same school."

"It’s a pleasure meeting you," Lilith approached Ella with her hand extended.

Ella took her hand and returned the smile, "The pleasure is all mine."

’Woof woof’

While Ronan sighed, "We thought the same."

Ella sat on the single couch, stroking both Riri and Lala who laid on her lap. Lala shook her tail and jumped off her lap before nestling against her foot. Riri peeked at Lala and occupied her whole lap to himself.

She knew Adrian hated small animals yet she never knew what caused his hatred.

"I heard you were quite busy, Ronan?"

"Don’t ask me about it! Good for us I was still in the Main Mansion. When I heard you were here, I wrapped the things and rushed here as soon as I could."

’’And you..." Lilith turned to Kade, ’’Young man... I heard you are diligently going to university, appearing for your exams?"

Kade sighed, "Please, no, Lily. At least, you can’t make fun of me."

Lilith smiled, "I have gifts for you both."

’’Oh? I get one too?" Ronan pointed at himself.

"Only if you update me on Ace’s health. Ah, I heard he was here. Why don’t I see him anywhere?"

’’Ace has been busy working on those projects....’’

The conversations went on and on.

None of them involved her.

Except for the slight flicker in her expression, Lilith never lost her composure. Like a matriarch, she dealt with things. Even the servants received gifts from her.

Ella was treated like a part of the backdrop, or a replacement. Nobody looked at her, talked to her.

Usually, she would have been relieved, but as the memories of her past life overlapped the present, Ella did not feel any relief. Instead—

Months after her rebirth, for the first time, she felt a sense of exhaustion wash over her.