Reborn To Ruin Her Rivals - Chapter 60: Chapter 60

Unfazed, Arielle returned to her room and immediately picked up her phone to check updates on the Boone Group.
The land in the Golden District would soon be developed.
Thanks to that piece of land, the Boone family was catapulted to the top as Theoria City's wealthiest clan.
Arielle thought, 'This isn't the outcome I wanted.
'The higher Gavin climbs, the greater the obstacles I'll face.
'He hasn't reached the peak of power yet, and I'm still no match for him. But if he really makes it...'
Arielle pressed her lips together in thought.
'Some things, you'll never know unless you try,' she told herself.
Arielle scrolled through her contacts and dialed a number. "Sign me up for May's..."
These days, Meredith was unbearably smug.
At home, she constantly flaunted the rewards her parents gave her for acing her exams right in front of Arielle,
She kept getting luxury bags and custom designer outfits.
At school, rumors were flying that Arielle was never satisfied with the rewards her parents gave her at home.
People said she was always giving Meredith attitude, picking on her, and calling her names.
Of course, Meredith's gullible friends indignantly stood up for her as soon as they heard about it.
This only further cemented everyone's impression of Arielle as the wicked sister.
Arielle was preoccupied with her own affairs, turning a deaf ear to the rumors.
Arielle thought, 'Let Meredith carry on for a few more days. I can't be bothered with her nonsense right now.'
Before she knew it, April had arrived.
School life went on as usual.
Arielle quietly built up her strength while focusing on her studies.
Arielle resolved, "I'm giving myself two years. Before the SAT, I'll settle the score with the Boone family and leave Theoria City for good.
"Who knows where I'll end up. Maybe I'll settle down in a quiet town, or maybe I'll head straight to Haskium's most vibrant metropolis..."
The next morning, a weekend.
Arielle allowed herself the rare luxury of sleeping in.
She lay quietly in bed, slowly raising her arm. Sunlight streamed through the window, its golden glow filtering between her fingers and making her squint.
Pushing aside the covers, she got up.
Arielle thought, 'Today, I'm finally going to see Cassandra and Phil. Vanna brought them back almost a month ago, but I still haven't visited them."
Arielle quickly freshened up, threw on some casual clothes, and headed out the door.
Meredith watched Arielle drive off in that pink sports car, her eyes brimming with disdain.
'It's not even her own car, what's she showing off for?' she scoffed to herself.
Slipping into her designer heels, Meredith got ready to head out.
She had a shopping date with Perla and Mya today.
After twirling in front of the mirror to admire her flawless look, she flashed a self-satisfied smile, grabbed her bag, and strutted out of the room.
Meanwhile, Arielle arrived at Vanna's place first. Together, they headed out to a villa in the suburbs.
The two of them stepped inside.
Cassandra was the first to spot Arielle. She froze in shock, covering her mouth, unable to believe her eyes or take a single step forward.
When Arielle called out, she finally snapped out of it.
Only then did Cassandra realize that the beautiful young woman standing before her was really Arielle.
Tears welled up instantly as she rushed forward and pulled Arielle into a crushing embrace.
"Arielle, it's really you! I thought I'd never see you again. And just look at you now…" Cassandra choked out, her voice trembling with emotion.
Cassandra's eyes welled up with tears as she clasped Arielle's hands, looking her up and down in disbelief.
She continued, her voice trembling, "You look just like a proper young lady now, so beautiful! I almost didn't recognize you. If I hadn't heard your voice, I'd have thought I was seeing things."
With that, she pulled Arielle into another tight embrace, hugging and squeezing her as if afraid she might disappear.
A rare, genuine smile spread across Arielle's face. In front of Cassandra, she became that carefree little girl again, all her defenses melting away.
"Where's Phil?" Arielle asked, looking around. "I haven't seen him since I got here."
Almost before Arielle finished speaking, Phil came sprinting over from the other side, barely able to contain his excitement.
The next moment, Phil threw himself into Arielle's arms.
"I missed you so much! Cassandra misses you too," Phil said, his voice trembling with emotion.
Phil hugged Arielle tightly, looking so sweet and well-behaved that he seemed on the verge of both tears and laughter.
"I missed you both too," Arielle said softly, gently ruffling his hair. "We'll never be apart again."
Phil's bright eyes dimmed instantly when he heard this.
He hesitated, then looked up and said softly, "Arielle, if Dad finds out we're here with you, and sees how well you're doing, he'll definitely come and make trouble. You should stay away... he..."
Cassandra also lowered her head. "Our own father sold us to loan sharks to settle his gambling debts. If someone hadn't rescued us, we might never have made it out alive..."
Suddenly, Cassandra realized something and looked up sharply. She gasped, "Arielle, was it you who sent someone to save us?"
"Yes," Arielle replied simply. That single word made Cassandra break down in tears again.
Arielle had lived with the Ballard family since she was six. Though Cassandra was barely four years older, they'd grown as close as real sisters.
After Kara's death, the three siblings' fates took a dark turn.
Their gambling-addicted father sold them off twice, but each time, they miraculously managed to escape.
Whenever he lost at gambling, he'd vent his rage on them, leaving their small bodies covered in bruises and scars.
Looking at Arielle, who was just three years younger than her, Cassandra couldn't help but feel relieved.
She thought, 'Thank goodness her real parents took her back. If they hadn't, that gambling addict of a father would've sold her off too.'
Seeing the three of them still lost in reminiscence outside, Vanna finally cut in with a smile, "Are you three planning to stand out here all day? Let's go inside and talk."
Cassandra suddenly realized she'd been so caught up talking with Arielle that she hadn't even thanked her who had saved her and her brother.
She recalled, "That day, when Father sold me and my brother to the loan sharks to settle his debts, it was this madam who bought us from them."
Later, she learned that Vanna had done this at Arielle's request.
Anyway, both Arielle and Vanna were their saviors.
Realizing this, Cassandra grabbed Phil's hand and was about to bow to Vanna.
But Vanna swiftly caught her arm before she could bow. "I was just helping out. If you want to thank anyone, it should be her." She glanced at Arielle.
"Alright, Cassandra," Arielle said warmly, "no need for words between us. Come on, let's go inside, I brought you both some special treats."
With that, she took Cassandra by the left hand and Phil by the right, leading them back into the house.
She thought, 'If it weren't for Cassandra, I wouldn't be alive today.
'That scar on her back, she took that blade for me.'
They were both her Achilles' heel and her greatest source of strength.
The three of them spent a wonderful day together, laughing and catching up.
Today, Arielle asked Cassandra and Phil about their plans for the future.
Cassandra wanted to find work. As for the job, Vanna suggested she take a position at the Bygones Club.
Not only did it offer competitive pay, but it also provided a secure working environment.
Cassandra didn't hesitate for a second, afraid that if she didn't say yes immediately, she'd lose the job.
Phil would be going to school.
He didn't have the means before, but now things were different. With the opportunity, he should get a proper education.
When Phil heard he could go to school, he couldn't stop smiling all afternoon.
As dusk settled in, Arielle reluctantly prepared to leave, her heart aching at having to head back home so soon.
The next day, Arielle headed to the Golden District.
The Boone family would soon develop this area. In just one year, Golden District would become the financial hub of Theoria City.
No one knew its true value yet.
But Arielle did.
Arielle wondered, 'Should I go back to Cloud Nine and place another high-stakes bet? If I can get the owner involved, maybe I can win that piece of land.'
But only if she was absolutely certain she would win.
Arielle spent the morning exploring Golden District, and with every passing moment, she grew more enamored with its potential.
'Where there's a will, there's a way!' Arielle thought with determination.
Glancing at her watch, Arielle noted it was nearly noon.
She headed for the restaurant across the street.
Just as she turned, several men in black suits abruptly blocked her path.