Echinacia's eyes flashed with a mix of disgust and amusement at Zion's arrogant declaration. She shook her head slowly, a bitter smile twisting her lips.
"Chasing you?" she echoed, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
"That's rich, coming from the man who begged me to take the fall for Selena's crimes. The same man who promised me the world, only to throw me away like yesterday's trash."
She stepped closer to Zion, her gaze boring into his.
"You know, I used to love you. I thought you were my everything. But you were just another pawn in their game."
Her eyes flicked to Selena, who was clinging to Zion like a lifeline.
"And you," she said, her voice rising again.
"You stole my life, my love, and my family. And for what? To end up with this cheating scumbag?"
Echinacia's laughter rang out again, sharp and biting.
"The irony is delicious," she said.
"You think you've won? You think you have everything now?"
Zion's face flushed crimson, his carefully cultivated facade of charm crumbling under Echinacia's relentless assault. He stammered, trying to formulate a response, but the words seemed to catch in his throat. The audience watched with rapt attention, their initial shock giving way to a morbid fascination.
Ella Swan, regaining some of her composure, stepped forward, her voice laced with icy fury.
"Enough!" she shrieked.
"This is slander! You're making false accusations!"
Echinacia merely raised an eyebrow, her expression one of bored amusement.
"Am I? Then let's look at the evidence." She gestured towards the screens still displaying the damning documents and images.
"These aren't my fantasies, Mrs. Swan. They are the cold, hard facts."
She turned back to Zion, her gaze unwavering.
"You know."
With a dramatic flourish, Echinacia ripped a handful of documents from the screens, scattering them across the room like confetti. The papers swirled through the air, landing at the feet of stunned audience members, revealing the intricate designs, financial records, and personal correspondence that proved Selena's fraudulent claim to fame.
The chaos intensified as more and more evidence was revealed. The carefully constructed narrative of Selena's brilliance shattered into a million pieces.
Her eyes then landed on a figure standing near the back of the room – Madame Evangeline Moreau, a legendary fashion designer known for her impeccable taste and ruthless business acumen. Moreau had been Selena's mentor, her confidante, and arguably the true architect of Golden Rose's success.
Echinacia smirked, a predatory glint in her eyes.
"And speaking of stolen talent, Mrs. Moreau, your disciple is a fraud," Echincia said.
The explosion rocked the building, sending debris flying and smoke billowing through the air. The screams of the terrified guests filled the room as panic ensued. Amidst the chaos, Echinacia lay trapped beneath a massive chunk of fallen wall, her body broken and bleeding.
As consciousness faded, she felt a warmth spread through her chest – not from any physical sensation, but from a profound sense of peace. She had finally exposed the truth, had made them pay for their betrayals. And now, she would join her parents in death.
But as darkness claimed her, a strange sensation washed over Echinacia. It was as if she were floating, drifting on a sea of calm. And then, with a sudden jolt, she felt herself falling – but not towards the ground. Instead, she was plummeting backwards through time.
The world spun in a blur of colors and sounds. Echinacia closed her eyes tightly against the disorienting vortex. When she opened them again, she found herself standing in a familiar hallway – the one leading to her childhood bedroom in the Swan mansion.
Echinacia gasped she can't believe she is reborn and she is 17 years old she can't believe it she is reborn she laid back down on the bed and she saw herself fat chubby white cat that name is Princess. She picked up Princess and she touched her head and she heard something in her head.
System: Host host can you hear me!
"Shit who are you stop shouting!" Echinacia shouted.
The voice in Echinacia's head paused, seemingly taken aback by her sudden outburst. When it spoke again, it was calmer, almost soothing.
"Apologies for the intrusion, Host. I am the System, your guide and protector in this new life."
Echinacia blinked, staring at Princess as if the cat might hold some answers. She shook her head, trying to process the surreal situation.
"A guide? A protector? What the hell is going on?" she muttered.
Princess meowed softly, nuzzling against Echinacia's hand. The System's voice echoed in her mind once more.
"You have been given a second chance, Host. A opportunity to change the past and forge a new future."
Echinacia's Profile
Name: Echinacia Roaz
Age: 17
System Level: 1
Soul Cleanliness: 0/999,999,999,999,999
Spiritual Energy: 0/100,000
Martial Art Rank: Beginner (Level 1)
Green Tea Points: 0
Revenge Points: 0
System Coin Points: 700
System Points: 1,000
System Credit: 350
Blackened Villain Value: 0%
Energy Mooch: 89%
Shop: Beinnger
Repair Time Space System Area: lvl 1
"Can you explain all of these to me?" Echinacia asked as she walked to her bathroom and washed her face.
As Echinacia washed her face, the System began to explain the various aspects of her new existence.
"Of course, Host. Allow me to clarify:
System Level: This represents your overall progression and growth within the System. Currently, you are at Level 1.
Soul Cleanliness: This measures the purity of your soul. As a reborn individual, yours is pristine, hence the high value. Engaging in virtuous acts will increase it, while sinful deeds will decrease it.
Spiritual Energy: This is the power that fuels your abilities and skills. It's currently at its base level.
Martial Art Rank: Indicates your proficiency in combat techniques. You've just begun your journey, hence Beginner (Level 1).
Green Tea Points: Come from beating up green tea bitches fake girls two faces, even scumbag guys.
Revenge Points: These are accumulated by enacting retribution against those who have wronged you. A core mechanic of this rebirth, Host. You can use these points to unlock powerful abilities and accelerate your progress.
System Coin Points: A versatile currency used for a wide range of purchases in the System shop.
System Points: A more general currency, useful for smaller transactions and upgrades.
System Credit: Essentially a backup currency, easily converted to other forms as needed.
Blackened Villain Value: Blacken value is for future villains the system would give you targets for you to handle your goal is to change their fate from becoming future villains also known as criminals also earn there affections.