Bengtie, I'm really not a villain!

[And your parents, as parents, don't seem to care at all how much more conspicuous your clothes are compared to Estád's.]

Perhaps this was intentional on their part; after all, you're the child of a Filipino maid, how could you possibly be on the same level as Miss Estádio?

[The naive Estelle noticed nothing amiss, or rather, her innocence and purity prevented her from noticing the difference between your ordinary clothes and her luxurious attire.]

In Estella's eyes, you are still the good friend who stood up for her when she was bullied.

The closer Estelle gets to you, the more obvious her noble wealth becomes to you, so obvious that it's like the sun shining into the shadows, making the rats in the sewers feel ashamed and unable to open their eyes.

[You are constantly stimulated by the wealth that Estella displays in every aspect of her life, and the seeds of resentment towards the rich are growing in your heart every day.]

But you still pretend to be very close to Estád, sharing lunch with her, combing her hair, and tidying her clothes.

[Estella willingly handed over even her most intimate clothing to you, and wouldn't even let anyone else wash it.]

[You silently frowned at this, because from then on, your parents forced you to learn how to work as a Filipino maid.]

At age 12, you discover something even more infuriating—

Estelle was completely unsatisfied with her wealth.

[Aista loves to look at the stars. As her good friend, you've mentioned this countless times in casual conversations, and she's shared many of her joys about the stars with you.]

You don't understand what stars are, because as you get older, your parents require you to learn the knowledge and skills of a Filipino maid.

The stars are too romantic and unattainable for you; the mundane realities before you are just pots and pans.

However, Estella still hasn't noticed the gap between you and her, and she always eagerly shares her knowledge of the stars she's discovered with you.

Although you are tired, you envy her innocence and leisure, and you find it glaringly jarring, as if every word Esther shares is stabbing at your heart.

But you still acted like her best friend, listening to her stories.

Compared to the stars, nothing else, no matter how much money one possesses, seems to hold Estella's attention.

At age 14, when Estelle was choosing her own binoculars for the first time, you noticed her elders were very impressed.

You are very proud of Aista's beautiful face, probably because she can recognize the craftsmanship of the telescope's primary mirror and the guiding system at a glance.

And you still don't understand what's so joyful about it, nor do you know the romance of the stars.

[You only know that the price of the telescope is something your parents probably can't afford in their lifetime—as they get older, your parents are gradually instilling concepts about money and spending in you.]

However, Estella's pride didn't last long, because one day you and she happened to overhear Estella's elders marveling at how such an expensive item could be chosen by a little girl.

Meanwhile, the richly dressed boy was also chatting with Estella's parents, discussing things related to Estella.

The richly dressed boy seemed to come from a powerful family, able to speak to Estella's family with some influence, though he was extremely respectful, suggesting he was not as well-off as Estella's family.

When the topic of Estádio came up, the richly dressed boy chimed in, saying that it's normal for a young girl to have any preferences, and it's normal to spend money to raise her in a lavish manner.

In the eyes of Estella's elders, her hobbies were nothing more than the consumption of money.

Personal preferences don't matter to onlookers; they just see her as a pampered young girl.

As for the richly dressed boy, it's unknown whether he was simply echoing Estella's parents or genuinely disregarded her personal preferences.

In short, it happened when the richly dressed boy finished talking with Estella's parents and was leaving that he ran into Estella.

At your urging, Aistar rushed up and slapped this guy twice.

[At the moment when the richly dressed boy was slapped until he was dizzy, you rushed up and kicked him too.]

[The elegantly dressed boy flew up under your kick]

[Afterwards, you learn that the richly dressed boy seemed to have awakened something strange because of this, and even regarded that kick as a gift from Estella.]

In the other person's words, the force of that kick seemed to have pierced his heart, something he desperately wanted to experience again.

However, the other person didn't know that you were the one who kicked them.

[The richly dressed boy treated the kick that landed on you like a precious treasure, and you and Estella couldn't help but laugh at him.]

[After that, every time that richly dressed boy appeared, you would sneak up behind him and kick him twice, knocking him unconscious.]

The richly dressed boy always treated it as a reward from Estádio, unaware that it was you who did all the work.

The richly dressed boy was completely unaware that his perceived deep affection was actually just a prank you and Estella were playing, a clown's attempt to intensify your relationship with Estella.

Jing Ye almost burst out laughing when he looked at the content in the villain simulator.

It's often said that wealthy people have unusual tastes, and this is quite interesting to see.

The richly dressed boy probably had some power, but he still had to be extremely respectful to Estádio's family.

But when faced with the even more powerful Estádio family, that guy's peculiar nature awakened, and he actually started to enjoy being beaten.

If that guy finds out that the kick he's been longing for was actually delivered by him, I wonder if he'll break down?

Jing Ye couldn't help but chuckle again. That richly dressed boy was very likely in love with Estella... Whether he liked Estella herself or her fortune was debatable.

However, since he wants to pursue Estelle, it means that they are rivals in love.

As for rivals in love, Jing Ye never holds back.

Just like when Jingye was seven years old, he hugged Aista in front of that guy, deliberately provoking him so much that the guy gritted his teeth and cried loudly.

As he gets older and reaches a stage where he can do other things, Jingye will only go even further than that.

Now that he and Estelle are childhood sweethearts and have such a long-standing emotional foundation, how could he possibly lose?

Add to that his silver tongue, and he can easily deceive the young lady's feelings.

Jingye had already decided that when something happened between him and Aista, he would make that richly dressed boy experience what it felt like to have his beloved taken away.

Although that guy might not necessarily love Estelle... he would definitely be furious if the girl he likes was taken away or even had something done to her in front of him.

Jing Ye was eager to see how long Aistar could withstand his overly skilled techniques after his discussions with Daheita and Ruan Mei…

What kind of devastated expression will that richly dressed boy make?

He indulged in toying with his goddess in front of his rival, blindfolded him, and forced him to guess what had happened to Estelle through the sounds, leaving him powerless to do anything about it...

Jie Jie Jie!

Jingye was extremely excited!

As Jingye grew excited, he and Estella in the villain simulator finally reached adulthood.

[At 18, you and Estádio...]

Chapter Twenty-Three: The Defilement Plan (Bonus Chapter 6/10)

At 18, Estelle discussed her plans with her parents about the stars, and she seemed very keen to pursue this career.

[To this, Esther's parents maintained the same attitude as before—the same perfunctory response: "You like stars? Oh, I know, little girls like sparkly things."]

As Estella's best friend, you notice that the starlight in Estella's beautiful eyes has dimmed, and her fists are clenched tighter.

However, when facing her elders, Estelle still spoke candidly about her passion: "Well... I'm studying stellar embryos, and I hope that one day a star I discover can be named after me... just like those great astronomers..."

However, for the elders who run a cosmic-scale interstellar peace corporation, this matter is utterly insignificant.

[Let alone the elders of the Interstellar Peace Corporation, even that richly dressed young man looked down on the so-called stars that Estella mentioned.]

Even the richly dressed boy who wanted to pursue Estelle completely disregarded her preferences.

Without a doubt, that richly dressed young man was nothing more than someone pursuing wealth.

After all, for Interstellar Peace Corporation, the scope of its influence extends to the entire universe.

Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever the Milky Way's starlight reaches, that is the area radiated by the Interstellar Peace Corporation.

Two mere stars are less significant to Interstellar Peace Corporation than a casual meeting held by one of its lowest-ranking employees.

Therefore, the stars that Estelle loved are not a question worth discussing.

"Is that all? How about naming this planet after you for my birthday present this year? Two planets will do, it won't cost much."

[To Estelle's frank expression of love, her elder chuckled and waved his hand, casually handing her a card.]

That treasure, which you could never buy in several lifetimes, was ignored by Estádio as if it were air.

When Estella's passion was denied, and her personal preferences were shattered by a soft laugh, Estella bit her lip.

You notice that Estella, who used to beam with joy whenever she talked about stars with you, has fallen silent this time.

"Hey, Estella, where are you going, Estella!"

[Then, she left without looking back, ignoring the numerous questions and anger from her elders.]

[You seem to see Estelle's beautiful, reddened eyes, where a few crystal-clear, fragile tears fall.]

That was Estella's wounded heart, and even more so, her fragile self.

Even as Esther left in tears, her parents remained oblivious to her emotions.

Estella's elders were puzzled and angry at her "unreasonable behavior," discussing in their conversation how "a pampered daughter has become an ignorant child."

The richly dressed boy seemed eager to seize the opportunity and chased after her, but he was completely lost and couldn't find Estelle at all.

You silently watch the ridiculous scene unfolding before the richly dressed boy, and laugh at him.

Jingye chuckled as he watched the simulation of Estella arguing with her parents and parting on bad terms.

This is the dilemma of being a rich heiress: despite possessing unimaginable wealth, she finds it difficult to own the most precious things—

feeling.

To be precise, it's about family affection.

In wealthier families, the bonds between relatives are often the weakest, sometimes not even connected by blood, but merely by the laughable concept of "family fortune."

Whether the contact is for fighting over inheritance, for business purposes, or for genuine family affection, it's hard to say in wealthy families.

Adults who deal with money have become obsessed with it, forgetting the warmth of blood ties and the most precious thing between people: affection.

In their eyes, everything can be measured in money.

Let alone feelings, even a life is just a matter of money.

Is it not uncommon for companies to use compensation to cover up the loss of life caused by accidents in order to protect their interests and reputation?

Not to mention that in a cosmic-level company like Interstellar Peace Corporation, only those who are obsessed with money can make it big and powerful.

As for Estádio's family, there's no need to overthink it.

This means that in their eyes, Estádio was nothing more than a canary.

Whether she is a precious gem or a caged bird, it remains to be seen.

In short, as long as you buy everything Estella wants with money, you can satisfy her...

This is probably what Estelle's family was thinking.

Ignoring personal preferences and focusing only on superficial ideas, it's more likely that they'll treat Estád as a tool for marriage alliances, or as a commodity with some value.

This is the tragedy of the wealthy.

No wonder Estelle was so unhappy; money can't buy her happiness.

Jing Ye had seen many wealthy young men who, despite their immense riches, were still sullen and constantly complaining about being "emo."

Although Jingye often comforted them with the words "They'll behave themselves after eating too much and working on the screws for a couple of days," only they themselves knew the bitter truth.

Of course, most people just watch this scene with amusement in mind.

Just like what's happening in the villain simulator right now:

Although it was heartbreaking to see Estella leave in tears, her tearful face was truly heartbreaking.

However, you felt a secret sense of satisfaction, as if seeing the pampered young lady so distressed allowed you to vent your twisted resentment towards the rich.

And Estelle will never know that her tears and heartbreak are all because of you.

[“Naming a planet after Estáe doesn’t cost much,” is a concept you instilled in her parents using your silver tongue.]

It was your silver tongue that, through repeated mentions, led Esther's parents to downplay the concept of "stars."

Ultimately, this led to Estella's parents being completely unable to understand her preferences, resulting in such a dismissive attitude that left Estella feeling depressed.

Of course, Estelle's parents didn't care about her personal preferences, nor did they care how romantic "stars" really were.

Because you realize that Estella's parents, like you, are only concerned with their own immediate struggles.

You know that Estella's parents, just like you, only care about money.