After Rebirth She Strikes Back (Simone) novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Over the years, the other businesses of the Reed Group had either suffered losses or faced defeat. If it weren’t for a few technologies propping them up, they probably wouldn’t even be able to stay in the upper echelons of society.

The Reed Group had crushed many small companies. Those small companies, whose technologies had been stolen, were powerless to compete against a giant like the Reed Group. Many were forced into bankruptcy, and in severe cases, their CEOs lost their families.

The Reed family’s current predicament was a result of their own doing.

Jerome approved of Simone’s approach. As long as Simone didn’t keep being overly kind to the Spence family, he would support whatever she did.

In just a few days, the Reed family fell completely. When Claire heard the news, she couldn’t have been more relieved. However, what shocked her even more was Simone’s identity.

It wasn’t until that night, when Claire met Cyrus, that she realized he was Simone’s father. The top–tier tycoon’s daughter was such a great identity.

Claire had never imagined in her life that she would become friends with a high–society lady. Even novels wouldn’t dare to write such a plot.

After thinking for a moment, Claire suddenly came to a conclusion. “Simone, I’ve realized that you were born with a wealthy destiny.”

Simone had just taken a sip of water and burst into laughter, spitting it all out. She looked at Claire seriously and asked, “Why?”

She used to struggle to even get enough to eat when she was abroad, showing no signs of wealth at all.

Without hesitation, Claire replied, “The Spence family that adopted you is a wealthy family, and your father is a top–tier tycoon. Doesn’t that say enough? You were destined to have money. You were created to enjoy a life of luxury.”

Simone’s eyes dimmed a bit as she thought to herself, ‘Enjoy a life of luxury? But why haven’t I felt happiness in either of my lives?‘

As for money, she was in desperate need of it, or rather, she wanted a lot of it.

The Spence family might be wealthy, but their money wasn’t hers. She still lived frugally at the Spence household. Besides, she was insignificant to them.

Samuel and Norah were the heads of the household. When Samuel was around, Norah would treat her a little better out of respect for him, but when Samuel wasn’t there, Norah never showed her any kindness.

As for the Irwin family, she couldn’t fully trust it either. Simone was very clear that the only person she could rely on in this world was herself. The only thing that was truly reliable was having money and power in her own hands.

After school, as Simone was leaving the classroom with her things packed, someone blocked her at the door. She glanced at the person and told Claire to go ahead.

With the Reed family’s downfall, Joanne, who used to be the pride of the family, had fallen from grace. In just a few days, she became more and more quiet and reserved.

The once attention–seeking girl had completely changed her style recently, becoming much more low–key in class.

“Simone, you must be feeling pretty smug, right?” Joanne said through gritted teeth, her tone harsh. Her face looked haggard, completely losing its former elegance.

“Why would I feel smug?” Simone looked at her with genuine confusion, as if she truly didn’t understand.

Joanne continued on her own, “You must be really happy to see me in this situation.”

“The Reed family deserved their fate. But seeing you in this state does make me feel pretty satisfied,” Simone said, not trying to hide her true thoughts.

She wasn’t a saint and couldn’t help but hate those who had hurt her in the past. In fact, she had a very good memory and always sought revenge when the time was right. If she hadn’t taken revenge yet, it was only because the time hadn’t come.

For a moment, Joanne seemed to see the little Simone from her childhood.

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“You hate me,” Joanne stated. It wasn’t a question but a statement of fact.

Simone’s eyes suddenly turned cold, and her smile faded. It suddenly became quiet.

No one could have imagined that Simone and Joanne were the best of friends when they were little.

Back then, Simone was an adorable little girl, the kind everyone loved. At three and a half, Simone met four–year–old Joanne at kindergarten.

Joanne was a total appearance fanatic, and she was completely captivated by Simone’s beauty. When she got home, she cried and threw a tantrum, begging Jane, her mother, to bring Simone home as her little sister.

At that time, Norah and Stella hadn’t returned to the Spence family yet, and little Simone was still a girl surrounded by love. Faced with the affection of a peer, young Simone was at a loss.

After all, none of the other kids at kindergarten liked her, and the reason was ridiculous: she could answer all the teacher’s questions and got the most rewards.

Joanne was the first kid to say she liked her.

That day was the happiest day of Simone’s life at kindergarten. She picked out a gift for her first friend and brought it to school to give to Joanne the next day.

From then on, Simone and Joanne were inseparable.

Later, when Norah brought Stella back to the Spence family, Simone gradually lost everyone’s love. By that time, no one in the Spence family was willing to listen to her anymore.

Everyone had changed, but Joanne hadn’t. Whenever Simone was upset, Joanne would always be there for her.

Joanne would say, “Simone, did that little brat bully you again? I’ll teach her a lesson!”

She’d say, “Simone, don’t be sad. Even if others don’t believe you, I always will.”

She’d say, “Simone, I won’t talk to Stella anymore. Don’t be mad at me, okay?”

She’d say, “Simone, no matter how much you change, you’re still my best friend.”