Born Into Villain's Family: I Have a 200% Rebate System

Nexi raised an eyebrow and chuckled, sounding amused. "If that is what you think, then I will make sure Peter gradually breaks up with you."

Adriana clenched her fists tightly. Her nails dug into her palms, but she refused to back down.

Nexi's expression turned smug as she patted Adriana's shoulder lightly. Her voice was low and confident.

"My brother listens to me a lot. If you dare to go against me, he will definitely not like you anymore. Think carefully."

Without waiting for a response, Nexi turned and walked away, her smile triumphant.

Adriana watched Nexi's back as she walked away, her mind spinning with confusion and worry. She could feel her chest tighten. She truly didn't know what to do now.

Even though she had tried to make it seem as if she wasn't attached to Peter too much, the reality was very different.

She cared about him more than she would admit even to herself.

The thought of losing him over something as trivial as a design made her stomach twist uncomfortably.

Her fingers clenched into fists before relaxing again, and her face grew pale.

She tried to steady her breathing, but her mind kept replaying Nexi's words over and over.

During the entire lecture, Adriana found it impossible to focus. She stared at the whiteboard, but the words seemed to blur.

She hardly understood what the teacher was explaining.

Finally, the lecture ended, and Adriana packed her bag slowly.

Just as she zipped up her bag, Nexi appeared in front of her again.

Nexi's eyes sparkled with curiosity and amusement. She asked casually, "Have you made a decision yet?"

Adriana lowered her head and said softly,

"I need time until tomorrow." Her voice was steady, but inside, she felt like she was trembling.

Nexi's expression shifted slightly as her eyes glinted with mischief.

"You can talk to Peter first and then decide, however..." she suggested.

Adriana looked at her in surprise, expecting her to continue. She waited, but Nexi said nothing more.

Her silence was filled with an unspoken warning.

Adriana realized that even if she spoke to Peter, he probably wouldn't be able to oppose his family's wishes.

The Richardson family's influence was strong, and their pressure would eventually force him to act.

Adriana felt her heart tighten. She clenched her fists again and packed the rest of her things in silence. She couldn't let herself be intimidated, but the pressure was real.

Nexi suddenly reached out and grabbed one of Adriana's designs from her hand.

She examined it carefully, tilting her head as she looked at the sketches.

"This design is really good," she said with a smile.

Adriana was stunned. Her heart skipped a beat. She quickly snatched the design back.

"If you dare take this design, I will make sure to sue you," she warned.

Nexi raised her eyebrow and chuckled, sounding almost amused.

"Woah, you shouldn't be so defensive. I never planned to copy your design. I just want you to make it. After all, you are going to be my future sister-in-law. At least you should sacrifice this much."

Adriana's fists clenched tightly.

She felt anger rising in her chest, but she knew arguing with Nexi would only make things worse.

She took a deep breath and decided to leave the classroom before saying anything else.

As Adriana walked away, Nexi's eyes narrowed. A sudden thought crossed her mind. She quickly pulled out her phone and dialed a number.

When the call connected, she spoke in a calm but serious voice.

"Butler, you need to go into my brother's room and take his phone for five minutes when he isn't looking."

There was a brief pause as she listened to the person on the other end, then she continued,

"Don't worry, he will be furious when he finds out, but by that time, the matter will already be resolved." She hung up the phone and a deep, calculating expression settled on her face.

Meanwhile, Adriana returned home, walking slowly.

Her mind was restless, turning over everything that had happened. She sat down on her bed, pulling her phone out, and thought carefully.

In the end, she decided it was better to reach out to Peter. She needed to know if he was aware of Nexi and what she had planned.

She opened her messaging app and typed quickly, asking, "Do you know anyone named Nexi?"

Within seconds, a reply appeared: "Yes."

Adriana's heart skipped a beat.

Nexi was indeed Peter's sister, just as she had suspected.

She typed again, explaining the situation.

"Nexi wants my design and is forcing me to hand it over. She threatened that if I don't listen, she will make sure you break up with me. What should I do?"

There was a long pause. The typing indicator lingered for what felt like an eternity.

Finally, a reply appeared: "You don't need to do anything. Ignore her. I will handle it."

Adriana read the words and felt a chill run down her spine.

The word "handle" gave her no comfort. She knew Peter well.

Whenever his replies were short and precise, it meant he was hiding something, usually serious. Her stomach twisted with anxiety.

Panicked, she immediately called Peter's number, hoping to hear his voice and understand what he meant. The call didn't connect at first.

She frowned and tried again. Finally, a reply popped up in the chat. "In the bathroom."

Adriana's frown deepened. Bathroom? Why would he be in the bathroom at this time?

Something felt off. She looked at the afternoon sun through her window, her mind racing. Nexi's behavior, Peter's vague reply, and now this strange message... everything seemed too perfect. As if it was calculated...

Her fingers moved quickly on the keyboard.

"Do you remember about the boy who was constantly trying to copy my design?" she typed.

Another long pause followed. Finally, a single word came back: "Yes."

Adriana's eyes narrowed. She had never mentioned anything about any boy copying her designs to Peter.