My older sister is a villainous rich girl

"But he can't hit me like that!"

Chapter 498 Some things, since you dare to do them

Ignorant boy, if this were modern society, you could at least have a discussion with your dad about scientific educational methods for the healthy growth of teenagers and rejecting domestic violence.

However, given the current context, it boils down to one thing: we'll beat you up without hesitation.

Wayne looked at him and shook his head helplessly.

"That's right!"

Gavin suddenly remembered that he had something important to ask Wayne for.

He pulled a thick letter from his pocket and pleaded, "Wayne, you have to help me this time! That old man won't let me go out, so I can't visit Debbie. But now her brother is in jail, and I can't get in touch with him. He must be so worried."

Wayne paused, opening his mouth as if to say something but unsure where to begin.

But Gavin didn't see his predicament and continued, "Sigh, I can't save her brother, and I can't stay with her forever... Consider this money as a supplement to her future life."

Wayne was speechless. "You're planning to break up with her?"

"correct."

He seemed not to have considered at all whether the other party would accept his approach.

“I had no choice… The old man loathes Dave, so I had to conceal Debbie’s existence and just say Dave is my friend. If he finds out about Debbie and my relationship, he might just beat me up again, but it’s hard to say what Debbie will face.” Gavin sighed reluctantly, his brows furrowed tightly.

“This money is what I saved up over a long period of time. She might not earn this much even if she worked her whole life. It should be enough for her to live a good life.”

"Also, tell her to stop bothering with her brother. Although I still don't quite believe that Dave is Stuart's spy, it seems there's no way to salvage the situation... getting involved any further will only drag her down with her."

Gavin's tone made Wayne want to punch him.

However, since he himself is determined to sever ties, perhaps there's no need for me to go through the trouble of subtly hinting that the color of his hat is a bit off.

"Don't always expect others to clean up your messes!" Wayne said irritably.

Despite saying that, he still accepted the envelope.

Having grasped the other party's key weaknesses makes you the one most likely to resolve the matter cleanly and efficiently.

“This is the only time. If you bother me with this kind of nonsense again, I’ll sell you off and get the money from your dad.” He warned him seriously.

Gavin nodded hurriedly, "I know, I know, there will definitely be no next time!"

After saying that, he sighed again, "Sigh, my father is going to arrange a marriage for me... My life is so miserable~"

Upon hearing this, Wayne's fingers twitched slightly.

However, he ultimately didn't say anything more.

……

Intermarriage was extremely common among the aristocratic class.

This has nothing to do with the will of the man and woman in the marriage, but only with the interests of their families behind the scenes.

Some people are lucky enough to meet a partner with good character; but most people are just struggling to maintain a cold, hard contract.

Feeling somewhat unhappy because of this, Wayne, after saying goodbye to the Warrens, went to the address Gavin had given him to find out where Debbie was renting.

To Wayne's surprise, the place wasn't too far from Tasia's bakery.

According to news from the Royal Cathedral a few days ago, Tasia should have already returned home with her mother, whose health has improved considerably, to recuperate.

For ordinary people who already have little savings, even a minor illness or a small misfortune can easily plunge a family that has just started to prosper back into poverty.

Standing in the slightly chilly wind, Wayne knocked on the tightly closed door.

Not long after, they heard slightly hurried footsteps.

"Gavin, is that you?" Debbie asked anxiously, opening the door a crack.

Seeing that the person standing outside the door was Wayne, she couldn't help but show a look of surprise on her tear-streaked face.

"...Young Master Wayne? It's you?"

Wayne didn't seem inclined to go in and talk; instead, he simply took Gavin's letter out of his pocket.

He handed the weighty letter to Debbie.

"Gavin asked me to give this to you."

...It's really a bit difficult to play the villain myself.

He took a deep breath and recited all the prepared lines at once. "Because of what happened to your brother, Gavin was scolded by his father and confined to the house. I'm afraid he won't be able to be with you anymore."

Debbie was stunned.

She seemed unable to grasp the meaning behind Wayne's words, her gaze blank: "You... what do you mean?"

"It means that you can take the money and start a new life on your own."

Having already started, the rest of the words seemed easier to say. "Duff probably can't be saved, but with the Warren family's intervention, no one else will be implicated. So, as long as you don't create trouble for yourself, there shouldn't be any more problems."

Debbie was shocked by Wayne's blunt and undisguised words.

Her body began to tremble, and her emotions became agitated.

"No...it can't be like this, Gavin wouldn't do this to me!" Her voice grew louder and louder, as if she wanted to strengthen her belief in this way.

Pushing aside the envelope Wayne offered, she wanted to rush out to find Gavin himself.

But Wayne froze her in place with just one sentence.

"—That Dave, he's not actually your brother, is he?"

He didn't turn around, and his voice wasn't loud.

However, his tone was exceptionally firm, even brooking no argument.

“This money is enough for you to live comfortably; consider it compensation for the time you spent with him,” he said.

"If a person is too ungrateful, he will end up with nothing."

Even without looking, Wayne could hear her finally breaking down in tears.

He had no intention of showing any pity or tenderness towards her, but the sorrowful sobs still made him quite uncomfortable.

"Does Gavin... already know?" Debbie asked, sobbing.

Wayne didn't answer directly. "If you dare to do something, you have to be prepared to be discovered sooner or later."

"……yes."

Debbie murmured to herself, "Actually, I've thought about it too. What if we get found out?"

"It's not that I haven't thought about being honest with him, but as soon as I think about how miserable my past life was, I hesitate."

“At first, it was just that Dave suggested that doing this would make our lives better. But the longer I spent with Gavin, the more I realized that he was actually a very simple person... When he is good to someone, he is really very good. He agrees with whatever I say and promises whatever I want.”

At that moment, she seemed to regard Wayne as the only person who could listen to her, and she poured out many of the troubles that had been building up inside her for a long time.

Chapter 499 A Love Story of Poor Young People

As she rambled on, the pieces of the past were gradually pieced together, revealing the whole truth of the matter.

Dee and she were indeed lovers.

Back then, Debbie was no better off than the poorest people in the capital. As a newcomer, she did the hardest and most tiring jobs to earn a meager wage to survive in the most prosperous place in the world.

Despite her young age, she couldn't have the same opportunities as those children who were born with advantages, to study in various colleges and have a bright future waiting for her after graduation.

She envied those people.

Those who have the opportunity to go to school.

If she had simply continued to eke out a living like this, perhaps she wouldn't have developed any unrealistic fantasies.

There are people living at the top, and there are people living at the bottom... Perhaps I am just an ordinary person who fills the gap in the diversity of the group.

The appearance of Kodif, however, showed her a different side of life.

Contrary to her previous stereotype that all students in colleges and universities were either rich or powerful, Dave showed her that some people's destinies can indeed be changed through hard work.

Like himself, his family was extremely poor, and he had to work odd jobs to barely afford his tuition and living expenses.

However, in stark contrast, his academic performance was exceptionally outstanding, and the commoner's academy that admitted him was one of the best in the entire capital.

...A truly capable person's hardship is only temporary, isn't it?

Thinking this way, Debbie gradually developed a complex feeling of admiration mixed with envy for him.

Under her intentional or unintentional attention and care, the intelligent and perceptive Dee also noticed the special treatment she gave him.

As they became more familiar with each other, they fell in love.

However, the happiness that love brings is ultimately fleeting.

The burden of life weighed heavily on the two young people who were already struggling financially, making it hard for them to breathe.

Gradually, Dave's academic workload increased, and he found it increasingly difficult to manage his free time. His demanding work outside the home also inevitably distracted him. Debbie noticed all of this, and one day she finally couldn't help but suggest that she would pay for his tuition and living expenses herself.

"Being able to complete my studies is a wish I deeply desire but have not been able to fulfill. — If possible, please allow me to fulfill this wish through you."

Rather than being attracted to each other because of external factors, in Debbie's heart, at this moment, the two of them were more like people walking alone in the snow wearing only a thin layer of clothing, having no choice but to rely on each other for warmth.

She still remembers the look of utter astonishment on Dave's face at the time.

However, beneath that feeling of being moved was an overwhelming sense of shame.

Unfortunately, she didn't understand at the time.

She was simply immersed in the thought that "I can finally help him too," and felt happy for her efforts.

Yes, although that period was tough, she truly felt happy.

But Difty grew increasingly silent amidst this happiness.

He began to become preoccupied.

Finally, one day, after a long-awaited big fight, both of them loudly complained and accused each other, believing that the other had not understood their feelings at all.

It was after this argument that the two realized that perhaps they were not a good match for each other.

Lacking any material foundation, their ability to withstand risks is practically zero; even the slightest disturbance from the outside world can create a deep rift between them.

As a result, they remained estranged for a while.

—Deep down, I know this relationship has come to an end; I'm just waiting for someone to say goodbye first.

Amidst this unsettling atmosphere, one day Debbie suddenly found Debbie.

“I have a way… to make our lives better,” he said.

……

Compared to the recent drop in temperature, the streets of the capital city have a strangely desolate atmosphere.

"Actually, I later discovered that I could actually understand Dave's feelings quite well." After recounting this, Debbie's emotions were somewhat more stable than before.

“He used me, but I also willingly allowed myself to be used by him.”

Wiping away the remaining tears from the corners of her eyes, Debbie let out a deep breath. "Young Master Wayne... thank you for listening to me."

Wayne's face was expressionless.

"No need to thank me, because these words have no effect on me." His voice was very calm. "I'll forget about this completely soon, and I hope you will too."

Debbie stared at him, speechless for a moment.

After a long while, she sighed and said, "You are such a rational person that you are heartless."

Wow, that's a pretty fresh take on the topic.

"Perhaps," he said noncommittally.

In the end, Debbie accepted the breakup fee.

Having successfully resolved a potential problem, Wayne did not feel relieved.

Admittedly, Dave was incredibly audacious to have the guts to tell such a lie. Unfortunately, he consistently chose the wrong path, and his luck remained consistently poor.

Sometimes, realizing that life could have been different can be a misfortune for some people.