Snag Trash, Rise Rich

My mother, she always favored my sister. All her life. Yet, on her deathbed, she left the only house to me.

My sister, the indulged one, only received a worn-out jewelry box.

Just as a wave of emotion swelled in me, a pop-up appeared:

Actually, their mother owed a huge debt. Giving the house to the elder sister was a way to pass on all the debts to her. The sister was eventually forced to jump off a building by the creditors. So tragic.

Meanwhile, the younger sister, with the photo hidden in the jewelry box, successfully married the son of a billionaire and lived a life of luxury.

Too bad the younger sister started cursing loudly right after hearing the will, causing their mother to die of anger before she could reveal the truth to her.

I was stunned.

That night, I rummaged through a forgotten corner and found the jewelry box my sister had discarded.

It led me straight to the billionaire's mansion.

The moment he saw me, the billionaire froze.

I handed him the jewelry box.

His hand trembled slightly as he took it, retrieving a photo from a hidden compartment. It was a faded picture of two people, their faces blurred beyond recognition, but he stared at it in silence for a long time.

Where is she?

My mother passed away. I lowered my gaze. She gave me this before she died.

He sighed. When we parted ways back then, I made her a promise.

If her daughter ever came to me with this, I would have my son marry her.

He called for his assistant. Bring Aiden back.

My eyes widened. The comments were actually true. The billionaire was really going to call his son back to marry me.

Aiden stormed in, still in his black racing suit, a look of impatience etched on his face. The billionaire pointed at me. I called you back to discuss your marriage.

Only then did Aidens gaze land on me. He scoffed, his disdain clear. Dad, who did you pick up from some slum? Another woman trying to climb the social ladder with just a pretty face?

Shut up. The billionaire glared at him. Youre always playing those death-defying games. Who knows when youll end up dead somewhere. Get married, leave an heir, then you can die however you please.

No marriage, and all your cards will be frozen, and your racing team blacklisted, starting now.

The billionaire stood up, his stance firm. Choose.

Father and son locked eyes.

Realizing his father was serious this time, Aiden gritted his teeth, then turned to me. Fine, its just a marriage, isn't it?

The registration took only half an hour. Stepping out of the registry office, I was still dazed, everything feeling like a dream. Aiden snatched my phone. When he returned it, ten million dollars had been added to my account. He warned me, Im going racing. You go back on your own. Take the money and keep quiet. Dont even think about running to my dad.

I opened my mouth to speak. Actually

He frowned impatiently. I knew it. You women are all so greedy. Ive transferred another ten million. Dont pester me, and dont expect me to fall in love with you.

I started to say, Actually, I dont need

My phone chimed again. A third ten million landed in my account.

I immediately shut up. Understood, young master. Have a wonderful time.

After Aiden left, I hailed a cab and went home. The moment I opened the door, someone roughly grabbed my hair, dragging me to the floor. The man, who had done the pulling, blew a smoke ring in my face. So, youre the one who forged the will and stole Lilys house?

My sister, Lily, leaned against him, her eyes red from crying. Sis, my boyfriend had it appraised. The will is fake. Even if youre short on cash, you cant go against Moms last wishes.

If you sign the transfer agreement now and give the house back to me, I wont call the police.

I slowly got up, my knee throbbing with pain. Alright, Ill sign. But there must be a lawyer present to certify that Moms house is inherited by you.

Lilys rich-kid boyfriend made a call, and soon a lawyer arrived with a contract. Seeing me sign my name, Lily snatched the agreement, checked it, and then a smirk played on her lips. Wouldnt it have been easier to just listen from the start?

She leaned in close, lowering her voice. Its just a crummy house. My boyfriends family has plenty, but I just cant stand to see you happy, you know? You deserve to be a pauper your whole life, a stepping stone for me.

I was trembling with anger. The comments were also furious on my behalf:

How can this sister be like this? When she made mistakes as a child, their mother only hit the older sister. When the older sister grew up, all the money she earned was taken by their mother and spent on the younger sister. I feel like the older sister isnt even her biological child.

At first, seeing the older sister go to the billionaire with the photo, I thought she was stealing her sisters life. Now, it seems the younger sister deserves whatever she gets.

Tears welled in my eyes as I read those words. Just then, my phone rang. It was Aiden. Didnt I tell you to go home? Where are you? The butler didnt see you, and the old man called me again.

I paused. I went back to my old home.

He clicked his tongue on the other end. Why are you running around? You have half an hour. Get back to the mansion, fast. The housekeeper made a big dinner, and if youre not there, hell ask me again. Its annoying as hell.

He hung up, clearly irritated. Immediately, another call came in. Good evening, Madam. Im the Hayes familys driver. Where are you now? Ill come pick you up and take you home.

I gripped my phone, a strange tremor in my heart. Turns out, I wasn't utterly alone after all. I gave him the address and went inside to pack my things. Lily leaned against the doorframe, scrutinizing me. So thats why you were so cooperative. You found a man to take you in.

Is it some old man whos keeping you? Or did you find another broke guy and youre moving into a rented room with him?

I ignored her, picking up my suitcase. Excuse me.

Whats the rush? She blocked my way. Call your boyfriend up. Let me see what kind of man would even look at someone like you.

The Hayes family car certainly wasn't cheap. If Lily saw it I suddenly smiled. Youre so interested in my boyfriend. Are you trying to seduce him?

Then again, youve been used to stealing my things since childhood.

Lily froze, then burst out laughing. Are you crazy? Someone like you, what kind of good catch could you find? Old, ugly, poor I wouldnt take him if he was free.

Willow, I think youre just embarrassed to show him off.

I pushed her aside and left without looking back.

I moved into the Hayes family mansion. The butler had already prepared silk pajamas, jewelry, and a full set of imported skincare products. After eating well and sleeping soundly, my skin even smoothed out a bit. Goodbye to those days of working until three in the morning, saving money by eating instant noodles, being yelled at by clients without daring to talk back, and having my credit stolen by my boss while still having to say thank you. Goodbye, miserable life.

Aiden didn't come home for three days straight. But that didn't stop him from becoming a figure worthy of respect in my mind, like a sugar daddy. On the third night, my phone rang. Can you drive? Come pick me up.

It was Aidens voice; the background noise was loud. As I walked into the private room in a long dress, several pairs of eyes swung towards me, filled with scrutiny, mockery, and ill intent. Aiden sat in the center, swirling a drink in his hand. Aiden, is this the one your dad forced on you? A guy grinned, sizing me up. Shes pretty obedient, came right when you called.

Aiden looked at me, raising an eyebrow. Its all an act. Ive seen plenty of women like thisinnocent on the surface, but secretly plotting something. I pretended not to hear him, walking to his side. Time to go home?

Whats the rush? He leaned back. Sit there and wait. Well leave when Ive had my fill. I walked to a corner sofa and sat down. I ordered an orange juice and sipped it slowly. The lights in the room flashed erratically, and the music pounded. Aiden kept glancing my way while talking to othersonce, twice, thrice. I remained quiet and demure, my eyelashes casting shadows on my face, looking like someone anyone could bully.

LOL, Aiden was suddenly stuck with a wife. The more he thought about it over the past couple of days, the angrier he got, so he decided to call her out to humiliate her.

His 'humiliation' wouldn't be just ignoring Willow, would it? Willow used to work twenty hours of overtime to pay for her mothers medical bills, and she wouldnt even flinch when her boss threw documents in her face. Sitting on a sofa and spacing out must be a reward for her.

Meanwhile, Aiden saw his friends secretly looking at Willow and his face turned dark with anger.

It wasn't until a guy came over to talk to me that Aiden suddenly put down his glass, stood up, and walked over. Lets go. He grabbed my wrist and pulled me out.

In the car, I even thoughtfully buckled his seatbelt for him. He turned to me, frowning. Dont you have any temper?

I do, I said. But I dont have one for you. Of course, I had no temper for Aiden. He was just a stranger to me. And if a stranger inexplicably transferred thirty million dollars to me, even if they slapped me, Id still ask them if their hand hurt.

Aiden suddenly fell silent. I wondered if it was just my imagination, but his ears seemed a little red.

It was two in the morning when we got home. When I came out after my shower, Aiden was standing in the hallway, looking like he was heading to the kitchen. He paused when he saw me. I was only wrapped in a bath towel, my hair still dripping. Aidens Adam's apple bobbed. He averted his gaze, then shifted it back. You He cleared his throat. Wear proper clothes when you come out from now on.

This is my rooms doorway.

This is my house. He frowned. Dont try to seduce me. Im not interested in you.

And dont think acting innocent will make me soft. Just wait, Ill soon expose your true colors.

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