Born Into Villain's Family: I Have a 200\% Rebate System-Chapter 247: Mateo’s Idea

Why is she acting like this?

Was she always like this... or was there something more?

One thing was clear, though—Mateo was now even more interested than before.

Just as he was thinking that, the teacher started the lecture. Mateo blinked and quickly turned to face the front. He didn’t want to look too obvious.

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Even while trying to focus, his eyes kept going back to Olivia.

She looked so focused, so calm—her notes were neat, her pen gliding across the page like it belonged there. With her red hair shining under the sunlight and her serious expression, she looked like something straight out of a painting.

She’s like a goddess, he thought.

From the information he’d secretly gathered before transferring here, he knew a lot about her. Olivia was smart. She was a scholarship student. She painted amazing artwork that even professionals admired. And she was kind... or at least, everyone said she was.

She was the kind of girl that everyone wanted.

But Mateo didn’t want to date her.

He wanted to marry her.

Just from that one glance in the hallway, he felt something strange—like he had been hit by lightning or something. Olivia felt like destiny. His destiny.

He was about to go back to listening when the classroom door opened again.

A girl walked in, a bit late.

"Sorry, teacher," she said softly.

Mateo looked up—and paused.

At first glance, she looked really plain. Her hair was tied up simply. Her clothes were normal. Nothing fancy at all.

But... there was something about her.

Something that pulled his eyes in.

Even though she wasn’t as pretty as Olivia, she had this soft, delicate look—like a fragile doll that could break if you touched her. But her smile was warm. Bright.

Who is she? Mateo thought.

The teacher looked at her and said, "Eleanor, are you feeling better? I heard from Olivia that you fainted earlier."

Eleanor smiled sweetly. "Yes, ma’am. I was just a little nervous earlier, so I went for a small walk. But I’m fine now!"

The teacher nodded. "Good. Olivia told me everything. I’m glad you’re okay."

Eleanor looked at Olivia with big eyes full of gratitude. "Thank you, Olivia! You’re the best!"

Olivia turned her head and smiled calmly. "No problem."

She looked so peaceful and gentle, like nothing bad had ever happened between them. Mateo blinked in surprise.

He looked back at Eleanor.

Her smile was bright, her cheeks a little red. She looked happy to be near Olivia, as if nothing had happened between them.

Mateo tilted his head, thinking hard.

Then a plan started forming in his mind.

Maybe... just maybe... if I spend time with Eleanor, Olivia will notice me.

’If I date Eleanor, then Olivia might look my way out of jealousy.’

’Yeah. That’s it.’ he nodded slowly to himself. ’Not because I want to date both of them. I’m just doing this for Olivia. Totally.’

Feeling proud of his "smart" plan, he turned to the front again and smiled like everything was already working out perfectly.

On the other hand, Eleanor was trying very hard not to grin like an excited child.

In her mind, the system’s voice rang out.

[Mateo has arrived. The main storyline is beginning.]

Eleanor almost jumped in her seat.

YES! she screamed inside.

Mateo! The golden boy! The rich heir! Her future husband!

Sure, she’d have to suffer a little and act innocent and poor for a couple of years, but after that... it would all be worth it.

After all, Mateo was going to fall hard for her.

He’d marry her. Spoil her. Buy her everything she wanted.

And even better—he’d fight with Olivia because of her.

Eleanor could already picture it.

Mateo, trying to make Olivia jealous by dating her.

Olivia, acting all cold and distant but secretly heartbroken.

Then, that cruise trip where both girls fall into the water, and Mateo saves Olivia.

After that, Olivia starts to feel something.

But because Mateo pretended to be poor, she ran away, thinking he was not good enough for her.

Ha! Eleanor smirked slightly. So dramatic. Just like the story said.

After that, Eleanor stays by Mateo’s side for two years, comforting him and pretending to be heartbroken too.

And then—boom! They fall in love.

Just when they’re about to confess to each other, Olivia returns, all dressed up and super fancy, now that she finds out Mateo’s actually rich.

Then, Olivia tries everything to steal Mateo away.

At first, Mateo would believe Olivia’s lies.

He would look coldly at Eleanor, say some mean things, and even ignore her for a while.

But Eleanor already knew all this.

Because later, she would expose Olivia’s lies—one by one.

She would make everyone see the truth.

And then, Olivia’s perfect image would slowly fall apart.

Mateo, full of regret, would go crazy trying to win her back.

He’d kneel in front of her villa all night long in the rain.

He’d cry and beg her to forgive him.

He would act like she was the most important person in the world.

Eleanor’s face turned red just thinking about it.

So romantic!

Just like the original plot!

She would finally become Mateo’s wife.

And not just any wife—the wife he chased all the way to the cemetery, crying and begging even on his deathbed. That’s what the story said.

The future was going to be golden.

The system gave her a little ding in her head.

[Reminder: You will have to suffer before the good ending. Emotional abuse is expected.]

Eleanor wasn’t even fazed.

I’m ready, she told the system confidently. I’ve already planned everything.

She smirked to herself and added, I’ll wear guards under my clothes. Like, protective pads. If he slaps me or pushes me like the plot says, I won’t even feel a thing.

The system beeped again.

[Clever. You are smarter than the original Eleanor.]

Eleanor gave a small, proud nod.

Of course I am.

She was so busy daydreaming and thinking about her bright future that she didn’t hear a single word the teacher said during class.

Meanwhile, Mateo was still thinking.

He wanted to test something.

Was Olivia the kind of best friend who got jealous if her friend got attention from a guy?

Or was she the type to stay focused on herself and not care at all?

He needed to know what kind of girl she really was.

So, after class ended, he walked up to her desk.

"Hey," he said casually. "I’m Mateo."

Olivia looked up from her notebook, calm as ever.

"Nice to meet you," she said.

Mateo gave her a smile, trying to charm her a little. "You’re really pretty and smart. I’ve heard a lot about you. I wonder if you would like to go on a date with me."

Olivia didn’t even blush. She just smiled politely and asked, "What’s your net worth?"

Mateo blinked. "Huh?"

"Your net worth," Olivia said again, tilting her head slightly. "How much are you worth right now? Assets, savings, family income—anything."

Mateo was stunned.

He wanted to build a real connection. A genuine bond.

So he decided not to tell the truth.

"I’m from an average middle-class family," he said slowly. "I don’t have much. But I believe in working hard."

Olivia nodded. "Then you should focus on your studies. Strive to become someone successful. Only then will I ever look in your direction."

Mateo felt like he’d just been hit in the chest.

He frowned. "Wait—are you saying that if I’m not rich, you won’t even consider me?"

Olivia looked him straight in the eye and replied with a calm smile, "Yes."

Mateo’s jaw dropped a little. "But love isn’t about money!"

Olivia chuckled. "Love isn’t just about money. But money becomes important, especially when you’re thinking about marriage."

She leaned back in her chair, folding her arms.

"In five years, I plan to be the CEO of a company. What if you’re still jobless and sitting at home? What if the media compares us, and your pride gets hurt?"

Mateo was speechless.

He couldn’t argue with that.

Olivia continued, "Marriage is about building a life together. And life costs money. You can’t pay bills with feelings."

Mateo stared at her. Her words were sharp, but they made sense.

She’s not like the girls I’ve met before, he thought.

Her understanding of love and life was deeper than 90% of the girls he’d met.

If Olivia could hear his thoughts, she probably would’ve rolled her eyes.

Because the truth was—most girls already knew this.

Olivia was just brave enough to say it out loud.

Mateo gave a tiny smile.

She’s strong. Smart. Honest. Everything I want in a girl.

On returning home, Olivia slumped in the living room of the house.

Seeing Aurora return in a bad mood, she raised an eyebrow,

"What happened?"

Aurora pouted before shaking her head,

"Nothing... just a bad day."

"Did someone bully you?" Olivia asked. She had seen Aurora sad, but this time... it was kind of strange.

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