I, the daughter of the wealthiest man in Marindale, had just returned to Marindale after graduating from Lakeshire University, only to be told that I had less than four months to live.

Three months later, I died suddenly in critical condition in the hospital.

My soul floated in the ward. I saw that my once-kind stepmother, Madison Miller, and brother, Henry Miller, revealed a different side of themselves.

Madison said, "You are no longer a threat."

Henry burst into laughter. "Who could have imagined that diagnosis was fake?"

I finally realized that I was not sick.

Madison and Henry poisoned my food every day just so that Henry could get a considerable inheritance in the future.

When I opened my eyes again, I wasn't in the sterile, white hospital room.

The blinding sunlight shone on me. There was a hustle and bustle around me. Next to me was a girl laughing, "Happy graduation!"

*****

To my astonishment, I found myself at the graduation ceremony of Lakeshire University. In other words, I had returned three months ago.

I thought, "Is this a divine mercy? I didn't die but returned to the past after discovering the cruel truth?"

As I was thinking, the phone in my hand suddenly rang. I picked it up. "Hello?"

"Chloe, are you on tomorrow's flight?" My father, Jacob Miller, said with concern on the phone, "I'll arrange a driver to pick you up."

Hearing Jacob's voice again, I was about to speak as my eyes welled up with tears.

Madison suddenly picked up the phone. "Chloe, you've been abroad all these years. Tomorrow, I've arranged for a private doctor to check on you."

I thought, "I was once deceived by such a gentle facade, only to end up with a tragic fate. But this time, you won't succeed."

I sneered in my heart, but I replied gently, "Okay. Thank you Madison."

"You're welcome, " Madison said sweetly, "You haven't seen Henry for a long time. We all miss you."

I thought, "Miss me? Is it that you want me to die quickly?"

"I miss you too," I responded with a smile and hung up the phone.

My best friend, Helen Hill, came over and said, "Wow, are you going back to inherit the family fortune tomorrow?"

If it were me three months ago, I would definitely deny it.

But now I smiled and said, "Yes."

I pondered, "If nothing unexpected happens, the day after tomorrow when I get home, I will receive that fake medical record, and be told that I only have four months left to live. Four months. Since I only have four months left, I can only ask them to take good care of me."

On the day I returned home, I wore a limited-edition Chanel dress and put on very delicate makeup.

After all, four months ago, I dressed casually. Madison even suggestively mocked me.

After l landed, I saw Madison coming towards me with a sycophantic face. She saw me dressed so elegantly that her smile seemed to freeze for a few seconds. "Chloe. Long time no see. You are so beautiful now."

After saying that, she waved back and asked Henry to come over.

Henry came over gracefully. He pushed up his glasses and said with an emotional tone, "Chloe, long time no see."

I thought, "Henry really knows how to put on an act."

I smiled falsely, "Coming all the way to pick me up is really too much trouble for you. Thank you."

Madison said quickly, "Not at all. We all want to see you as soon as possible."

I thought, "You're really disgusting. You'd be happier if I were dead."

I pretended to be moved and said, "Madison, your foundation is already wearing off. You should go back and have a rest."

Madison's expression changed. "Really? It's nothing. Let's get in the car first."

I didn't say anything else and walked straight towards the car. Then, I stopped by the car door.

"Chloe, what's wrong?" Henry asked me with concern.

I seemed to struggle with understanding. "Won't you help me open the door? Well, of course. You have always been at home. How could you know the manners of the nobles abroad?"

After saying that, I pretended to open the door myself.

"Wait." Henry suddenly stopped me and forced a smile. "That's right. Let me help you open the door."

After saying that, he opened the car door in a pretentious manner and made a gesture as if to say, "Please, after you."

Henry was undoubtedly putting on a show. But I already knew what kind of person he was.

I scoffed in my heart as I got into the car and saw Madison, with her back to the car door, touching up her makeup with a cushion foundation.

*****

On the drive home, perhaps because I had just mocked Madison and Henry, neither of them initiated any conversation with me.

Three people each had different thoughts.

The car slowly drove into the courtyard. I caught a glimpse of Jacob standing with a doctor.

I thought, "So this is the doctor who conspired with Madison and Henry? The one who issued my diagnosis and ruined my life? This time, this medical record won't be a weapon against me. It will be my tool to drag all of you down to hell."

"Chloe, let daddy take a good look at you. You are now excellent and beautiful. I'm so proud of you." Jacob's cheerful laughter echoed in my ears. It was like a wonderful dream.

Before I was reborn, Jacob became depressed after my sudden death and passed away soon after due to Madison's conspiracy.

Henry took over the company and held all the power. He dismissed all the senior employees who had a good relationship with Jacob in one go and replaced them with his and Madison's trusted associates.

I hugged Jacob tight. "I missed you, too."

I thought, "Dad, I really miss you. This time, I won't let us all end up in a tragic situation."

Madison came over, covered her mouth, and smiled, "Jacob, there is still a long time to go. Let's go in and eat first. After dinner, we need to ask the doctor to check Chloe."

"That's right," Jacob wiped his tears and said, "Chloe, let's go. Dad ordered your favorite steak."

I hugged Jacob with a smile and walked inside together.

*****

The meal was enjoyable and quick.

After dinner, Madison couldn't wait to speak. "Chloe, Dr. Turner has been waiting for a long time. You should go..."

I interrupted Madison before she finished speaking. "Are you in a hurry? Instead of asking about my feelings first, you're concerned about my health. How considerate of you."

Jacob coughed twice and seemed to feel quite embarrassed.

"Oh, Chloe, what are you talking about?" Madison hurriedly tried to smooth things over. "Health always comes first."

I smiled faintly and didn't respond. I walked towards the room where the doctor was.

"You are Ms. Chloe Miller, right?" The doctor sat down and said with a smile, "Please allow me to examine you."

I stared at his face.

"Which hospital are you from?" I suddenly asked, "What's your name?"

The doctor was stunned for a moment and seemed hesitant. "I am Jack Turner, the vice president of Marindale Hospital. Don't worry. My qualifications definitely meet your requirements."

I pondered, "Jack Turner. Marindale Hospital. The vice president of the largest and most qualified hospital could actually be bribed by Madison and Henry. Henry now works in Jacob's company. If he's involved with Jack, it's a matter of financial transactions. But what about Madison? If she has a connection with Jack, what kind of relationship could it be?"

I looked at the secret glances between Jack and Madison.

I thought, "I want to take a gamble. I have a feeling that the truth behind this transaction could drag Madison into the abyss."

As expected, the next day, Madison came crying to me and the family.

The diagnosis of the disease had come out.

I was seriously ill and had less than four months to live.

Jacob was so sad that he almost fainted. Madison and Henry also covered their mouths and began to cry hypocritically, "Chloe, how could this happen? You can tell us anything you want to do in the four months."

Henry said even more sadly, "That's right, Chloe. I will definitely satisfy your requirements."

I thought to myself, "This is exactly the effect I want. Next, I will start my plan."

I looked up with tears and whispered, "Dad, since there are only four months left. Can I work at your company?"

After hearing that, Madison and Henry's faces turned pale.

Madison asked, "Chloe, why don't you just stay at home and recuperate? Why do you want to go to such a tiring place? I think you should just forget it."

I sneered and thought, "Madison, I knew you would say that. But is this up to you?"

I squeezed out a few tears and said, "Dad, I just graduated and have always wanted to experience the work environment. There are only four months left..."

Henry anxiously pulled Madison's sleeve.

Madison wanted to say something else, but Jacob waved his hand and said, "You are my precious daughter. You can do whatever you want. I will ask my secretary, Emily, arrange you to start work tomorrow."

Henry and Madison's faces instantly turned uglier as if they had just eaten shit.

I smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad."

Madison forced a smile and said, "Chloe, since you are going to work, I will hire a chef for you. Your meals will be the best customized meals."

I thought, "Madison, are you so impatient to poison me now?"

I smiled, stared at Madison's face, and said word by word, "No need."

Madison never thought that I would refuse, so she paused.

"Don't get me wrong, Madison," I said with a smile, "I just want to experience the life of a worker. I can eat meals myself. There's no need to waste."

Madison stared at me and couldn't say a word.

I thought coldly in my heart, "You didn't expect this, did you? You thought you could control me, but in the end, you've only helped me. What you don't realize is just a beginning."