Reborn, I Sent the Scheming Girl to Hell

I struggled to open my eyes, blurry vision and my stomach left wide open-no stitching, no anesthesia. My husband, Leo, did this.

With my last breath, I begged, "Ceyda, Leo, please... let me see them... my children."

A cruel smile spread across Ceyda's face. "They're dead. Your body, your life, were just tools. They're mine now."

Leo, bloodied, coldly spoke, "You don't deserve them. Go find them in your next life."

I watched, helpless, as my life slipped away. My children's cries echoed in my ears.

The doctor's voice pierced my soul: "She shouldn't have died like this."

And then, I was gone-only to be reborn, on the day I received my PhD acceptance to Harvarda.

But it was the day my death, ten years later, was sealed-because it was the day I met Ceyda.

As expected, she entered, accompanied by her father, Bran. His successful aura, her beauty-dazzling.

"Mr. Bran is making a huge donation to support Tricia's studies," Ceyda boasted, her eyes gleaming with triumph. "We'll bring her into the Bran Group. She'll dedicate herself to research and rise to unimaginable heights."

I gritted my teeth.

Then Bran casually added, "By the way, Ceyda's also admitted to Harvarda. Congratulations to her. You two will be classmates now. I hope Ceyda learns from Tricia and grows."

In my past life, I was merely a pawn in their game-Ceyda's sidekick, part of their web of manipulation.

But now, I wasn't willing to play along. "I have a scholarship. I don't need your donation."

Bran's face darkened, but Ceyda quickly smoothed things over. "Dad, the library needs renovation."

I thought, if I avoided their charity, Ceyda would no longer be in my life. But fate had other plans.

Arriving at my dorm, there she was. "What a coincidence," she smiled, linking arms with me. "We'll be best friends."

I pulled away. "We're not that close yet."

Her smile faltered, but she quickly recovered.

When our roommates arrived, I froze. We all resembled each other,somewhat looked at Ceyda.

Sally's mother worked for the Arden Group, Bruna's for Bran Group. I was just a poor student raised by my grandmother.

And Ceyda? She held the strings to our lives.

In my past life, I learned that when the Arden brothers were six, they were saved from an oncoming car by Ceyda.

She lost the ability to bear children but became their family's golden child, entwined with the brothers forever.

Mrs. Arden promised Ceyda could be their daughter-in-law, but heirs were still a problem.

And now, in front of me, the pure smile Ceyda wore merged with the monstrous face .

Once classes officially began, I made a conscious effort to avoid Ceyda, leaving early and returning late.

When Ceyda invited the roommates to a five-star hotel for dinner, I feigned regret:

"Sorry, I have to finish my paper by tomorrow."

When Ceyda bought jewelry for everyone, I firmly declined:

"These are too expensive; I'll never have a chance to wear them."

Despite her repeated attempts to charm us, Bruna eagerly fell for it:

"I want to be your best friend forever!"

Sally, on the other hand, remained indifferent.

Undeterred by our subtle distancing, Ceyda remained friendly and approachable, not once displaying the arrogance of a rich girl.

One day, she suddenly said,

"Tomorrow's a family gathering. You all have to come, I'll send the driver to pick you up."

I immediately searched for an excuse to refuse:

"Sorry, I still haven't finished my paper..."

Bruna, intrigued, spoke up:

"A gathering in a wealthy family, it must be quite extravagant, right?"

Ceyda pretended to be modest:

"It's nothing, just a small gathering of close friends and family.

"I've only invited the three of you from the whole school.

"If you don't come, my dad will definitely scold me for not getting along with my roommates."

Bruna, suddenly excited, asked:

"Can I take photos? A private, low-key luxury gathering of a wealthy family!"

Ceyda hesitated:

"But wealthy families are very private about their events..."

Suddenly, it hit me. This was the same gathering where Ceyda had introduced me to the Arden brothers in my past life.

At the ceremony, Kay had publicly confessed his feelings for Ceyda.

Soon after, Leo had pursued me.