My sister-in-law, Chloe, insisted on marrying a cafeteria chef.
In my last life, working in law enforcement, I immediately recognized the mans family as fraudsters, deeply in debt for millions.
I tried to stop the marriage. Chloes boyfriend, drunk and distraught, died in a car crash.
Chloe uploaded the recording of me convincing her to break up with him, claiming I was responsible for his death.
The entire internet trashed me. My husband and his family ghosted me.
I couldn’t take it anymore and jumped.
After my death, the online mob targeted my parents, leading to their death. My husband then dumped my familys ashes in the trash, hugging Chloe and saying,
“It’s all that bitch’s fault. Her whole family deserved to die for you.”
When I opened my eyes again, I had been reborn to the day she brought that man home.
I sneered, watching a bashful Chloe.
This lifeI wouldnt interfere.
I just wanted to see: without me, who would pay the price for her “happiness”?
“Hey, what do you think of my boyfriend?”
Chloes bashful voice pulled me back from my thoughts.
It was at this exact moment in my last life that Id told Martha and Kevin the mans true financial situation.
They kicked him out of the house right away,
forcing Chloe to dump him.
That year, Chloe fell in love with an old college flame and married him,
eventually living a comfortable and happy life.
That man had originally just wanted to trick Chloe into marrying him,
so my in-laws would foot the bill for his familys millions in debt.
When the marriage didn’t work out, he drank himself into oblivion every day.
He eventually caused an accident while drunk driving and died on the spot.
Chloe, upon hearing the news, completely lost it.
She blamed me for everything,
uploading the recording of me convincing her to break up with him.
I was cyberbullied, and it caused massive trouble for my department.
Finally, unable to bear the pressure, I jumped from the rooftop.
My parents, dragged into the mess because of me, were burned alive in their home.
Chloe and Kevin’s family just stood by, watching my parents burn to death.
In the end, they scattered our family’s ashes in the trash.
Watching the ashes swirl in the air, Kevin comforted Chloe,
“Chloe, their whole family deserved to die! That guy was driving a luxury sports car when he died, worth millions. Way richer than your husband now. That bitch ruined such a perfect match, and her family should’ve paid with their lives for your happiness!”
If only theyd bothered to check the news, they would have known.
That car was rented by Blake from a dealership,
all to ensnare his next victim.
The icy chill of those memories made me shiver.
Perhaps Kevin noticed my pale face, because he grabbed my wrist.
“Riley, don’t you dare start messing things up again, just because you can’t stand Chloe being happy! I just saw, that guy drove up in a Ferrari! I know that car, its expensive!”
Chloe quickly chimed in,
“Maybe being a chef is just his hobby, and hes actually a trust fund kid! Ive even wondered that myself, hes a chef, but his cooking isnt that great. Its like those TV shows where rich guys pretend to experience life.”
A flicker of calculation appeared in Martha’s eyes,
but she still seemed uneasy.
She pulled my hand and whispered,
“Riley, why don’t you help Chloe check him out in your department’s system? Find out what his parents do. Then we can really relax”
Marthas words were cut off sharply by Kevin.
“Mom! Why are you being as paranoid as Riley?! She’s always messing things up anyway, why would you ask her to check anything? What does she even know, honestly”
“You’re right, Martha. I wouldn’t know anything about that.”
I quickly interrupted Kevin.
“Martha, Chloes boyfriend is fine. Didn’t Kevin say he rolled up in a multimillion-dollar car? Can’t be too bad then.”
I watched Chloe snuggle deeper into Blake’s arms, a cold, hard smile playing on my lips.
This life, I wanted to see,
who would actually pay for Chloe’s “happiness” this time
Probably worried that the rich guy shed finally reeled in would run off,
first thing the next morning,
Kevin announced Chloe was marrying Blake.
“Riley, you’re my wife, you have to come later”
Reborn, I had too many things to deal with.
I had no time for them.
“I can’t make it. I have a mission today. You wish Chloe all the best for me.”
Kevin sighed, a look of resignation on his face, as if used to my uselessness.
“I can’t rely on you for anything. But, since you didn’t try to ruin Chloe’s wedding yesterday, I’ll let it slide this time.”
The moment Kevin walked out the door,
I immediately called my parents, urging them not to contact Martha’s family or Kevin for a while.
Then I rushed back to the office to check the latest warrants.
What I found scared me senseless.
I had thought only Blakes parents were involved in overseas fraud.
But it turned out Blake not only owed a ton of money but was also a repeat domestic abuser.
He’d beaten two wives until they ran off,
and one ex-wife was still listed as missing.
Looking at his address, deep in the mountains, in a place barely accessible by road,
a cold sweat broke out on my back.
If Chloe married him, it wouldn’t just be about being scammed.
She might even lose her life.
Chloe’s innocent childhood smile, contrasting with the twisted grin she wore as my parents burned alive in my past life, flashed relentlessly in my mind.
Just as I wrestled with this,
my phone buzzed urgently, cutting off my thoughts.
Seeing it was Chloes call, I quickly answered.
I was about to speak,
but her sobs cut me off.
“Bitch! What did you do?! Blake and I came to get married, and they said his parents were criminals! They dragged him in for questioning for ages! Whats going on?!”
“Tell me, are you trying to ruin my happiness?!”
“Riley! I just praised you this morning, and now you’re screwing things up for me, aren’t you?! Can we even live like this?!”
Her accusing, resentful voice instantly cleared my head.
I quickly glanced at today’s duty roster.
The officer dispatched there was Sarah, the kindest one.
I checked the time; theyd probably gotten all the answers by now.
Blake probably wouldn’t spill anything.
And if I waited any longer, Sarah might tell Chloes family the truth about Blake.
Thinking of the tragic outcome when I got involved last time,
I quickly spoke.
“I have no idea. I’ll get my colleague to come back immediately.”
I hung up and immediately called Sarah.
“Sarah, can’t you pick a better time to question someone? They’re getting married! What kind of interrogation is this? Get back here, now!”
Sarah sounded confused but complied.
“Got it, Captain Riley. I’m heading back now.”
Fifteen minutes later, I saw Chloe’s social media post.
The accompanying picture showed their hands clasped together.
Kevin and Martha had also posted.
The photos showed a huge box of cash and another huge box of gold.
I roughly estimated the total value.
It must have been over a million!
It seemed Blake had really gone all out to reel in Martha’s entire family.
Looking at Kevin, beaming in the photos,
a faint smile touched my lips.
It looked like the last big task wouldn’t be too complicated after my rebirth.
If things went smoothly, it could be over soon.
That night, I went to my parents place for a lavish dinner.
As I was leaving, Mom squeezed my hand, a flicker of worry in her eyes.
“Riley, are you fighting with Kevin? If somethings wrong, tell your father and me. Don’t let yourself be mistreated, okay?”
The horrifying image of them burning alive in my previous life flashed in my mind.
I fought back tears and patted Mom’s hand.
“Dont worry, everythings fine. But you have to listen to me!”
My parents didnt say anything more,
but the worry in their eyes hadn’t completely vanished.
Their expressions made me decide not to wait.
I needed to handle things quickly.
After reporting to my department, I grabbed a few drinks at a pub.
I didn’t get home until late.
The moment I walked in,
Kevin was sitting on the sofa, scowling.
Seeing me, he immediately flung a slipper at me.
“Riley! There’s no wife in the world like you! Not only did you get wasted, but why didn’t you make me dinner?!”
I deliberately didn’t dodge the slipper.
Kevin had put a lot of force into it; my cheek immediately flared with a bruise.
I picked up the slipper and slapped Kevin across the face with it.
“Are you crippled or just don’t have hands?! If you’re hungry, make your own damn food!”
The slap wasnt that painful,
but it was enough to send Kevin into a rage.
He looked at me in disbelief,
then quickly stood up, his hand shot out, grasping my throat, pinning me to the sofa.
“Riley! You dared to hit me?!”
“Let me tell you, Chloes husband is a trust fund kid! He called me ‘brother’ today and gave me a car! If you treat me right, you could live the good life. But if you keep acting like this, we can’t do this anymore!”
“With a relative like Blake, what kind of woman couldn’t I find?!”
A sneer touched my lips as I looked at Kevin.
“That guy is scamming all of you! Youre all just a family of idiots!”
“Kevin, go ahead and try! See what woman would marry a worthless loser like you! You can’t make a buck, you can’t lift a finger around the house, and all you’re good for is hitting women!”
Rage exploded in Kevin’s eyes.
His hand lashed out, slapping me across the face.
Then he grabbed the nearby trash can and slammed it against me.
“Bitch! How dare you call my family idiots?! I’m divorcing you!”
“Divorce?! Kevin, do you dare?! You’re all talk!”
Kevin was frothing like a mad dog.
“Riley, I’m completely sick of you. Divorce! Right now!”
“Fine, whoever backs out is a chicken!”
Five hours later, Kevin and I walked out of the Divorce Court.
I looked at the divorce decree in my hand, then turned away, a triumphant smile spreading across my face.
The last big task after my rebirth was done; I finally felt at ease.
That familys millions in debt,
and the ticking time bomb Chloe brought home, had absolutely nothing to do with me anymore!
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