All Chapters of Life Swapped, Sister's Downfall : Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

I woke with a start. The room around me was familiar, yet the searing pain from the fire still lingered in my mind.But strangely, my body bore no wounds at all.Before I could fully collect my thoughts, a knock sounded at the door, followed by my aunt's voice.Listening in on the conversation between my mother and aunt, I realized with startling clarity: I had been reborn.In my previous life, at this exact moment, my aunt and an old man from the island country of Zandumore were planning to move overseas. Before leaving, my aunt came to bid our family farewell.She looked at my mother and said, "With your current finances, it's too stressful to raise two children. Perhaps you should let one child come with me to Zandumore."This time, unlike in my past life, I didn't rush out the door. I stayed quietly in the room."Which one of you do you want to come with me?" my aunt asked.Just like before, my mother made the same choice. "Harper can go with you. She's so well-behaved."I

Chapter 2

Emma's eyes lit up. She took my aunt's hand and cooed, "Thank you, Mama."Hearing her call my aunt "Mama" made my stomach twist in disgust. I stole a glance at my mother—she had turned away, her heart breaking.When my aunt led Emma off to handle the paperwork, she didn't forget to taunt me. "You have no idea what a golden opportunity you've just thrown away. No matter how hard you try, what can you achieve in this backwater town?"I smirked inwardly. I understood perfectly why my aunt wanted me: I was prettier and more obedient than my sister, and once grown, I would be the perfect money tree she could shake at will.Emma had gotten her wish and was going to Zandumore. For days, she strutted around, constantly mocking me."Ha! Harper, Harper! I'm about to change my destiny and become someone of importance, while you'll be stuck here forever, just an ordinary nobody."I forced myself to suppress a flicker of glee and feigned innocence. "You're just going to some island country… h

Chapter 3

Emma hadn't been gone long before my mother couldn't wait to force me to quit school and work.I refused. I knew, with absolute clarity, that knowledge could change my destiny.So I played along, soothing my mother, convincing her I would work when I grew up, all the while studying harder than ever.My homeroom teacher told me about a guaranteed admission spot—if I earned it, I could attend university tuition-free.I knew this was my one shot, so I threw myself into my studies even more fiercely. Every night, I waited until my mother fell asleep, then secretly lit a candle to read.Life was hard, yes, but compared to my past life, it was paradise.Perhaps fate finally smiled on me: I earned the guaranteed admission. My teacher wanted to tell my family, but I shook my head, asking her to keep it a secret.My mother, of course, tried to stop me from taking the exam. Thinking back, in my previous life, she had spent a fortune sending Emma to an expensive vocational college. Yet now

Chapter 4

It didn't take long for my mother to track me down at my university."Harper! You ungrateful brat! Hiding out here, enjoying yourself while ignoring your family!"I had just finished my part-time shift and returned to school. After a long day, I'd only eaten one meal, and my head was spinning. I stared blankly at her, momentarily stunned by her aggression.She struck me across the face, sending me sprawling to the ground."You little devil! You're gonna die! I'll drag you home myself if I have to!"She grabbed me, and I was far too exhausted to resist. She dragged me along effortlessly."Wait! You can't do this to my student!"It was Professor Jesse Hughes, my professor. I had confided in her about my situation when I first arrived at school."I'm disciplining my own daughter! Mind your own business!" my mother snapped.Professor Hughes frowned. "Precisely because she's your daughter, you have no right to treat her this way! Besides, Harper is an adult now. She hasn't done any

Chapter 5

I felt a chill run through me. What exactly was Emma plotting this time?Come back to the country to make money with me? Nonsense. Emma was definitely up to no good—probably trying to harm me. I'd have to stay extra vigilant from now on.…When Emma appeared in front of me with Axel, my heart froze. Memories of last life's abuse came rushing back. My face went pale, and my hands and feet trembled uncontrollably."Axel, this is the sister I always talk about—my dear little sister, Harper."Axel looked well-dressed and refined on the surface, but his eyes roamed over me with a lecherous gleam.I wanted nothing to do with them. I tried to walk away, but Emma blocked me."Harper, I heard from Mom that you secretly came to university. Isn't the whole point of studying to make money? Look at me—I didn't study, and I'm making money just fine!""Congratulations, then. I have classes, so I won't bother you."I hadn't even taken two steps before she grabbed my arm again."Harper, I'm n

Chapter 6

In my past life, Axel's first beating happened on a rainy day too. He swung a wooden stick over and over, striking every inch of my body.It wasn't just that—he liked violence in other ways as well. A few times, I actually fainted. And when I woke up, I felt… disappointed. How I wished I could have died then… Living meant enduring yet another round of torment.A week later, I saw Emma again."You—bitch! You're reborn too, aren't you?"She stormed toward me, her face twisted in anger, the corners of her eyes darkened. Gone was the smug, self-satisfied look she'd worn the first time she came to see me.I sat in my chair, smiling. "Does it matter?""Damn it! You framed me! I'll fight you to the death!"She lunged at me, but it only took a few moves to subdue her.Pathetic. I couldn't beat Axel, but a girl like Emma? Easy."Harper! You knew this was a hellish trap, and you just let me jump in! I don't care! You're responsible for me! How did you make money in your last life? Did y

Chapter 7

After Axel's smooth talk, combined with his perfectly polished appearance, a few girls were successfully deceived.I smirked, thinking, 'What a joke—those "fake marriage" partners are just some shady old men from the underworld!'I glanced at Emma, noticing the same skeptical expression on her face.'Hah—rarely do we sisters see eye to eye on anything.'As the girls, full of hope for the future, prepared to follow Axel, I immediately stopped them."Don't go! It's a trap! You think you'll live a life of luxury there? You're just selling your bodies!"Axel's face darkened. He gripped my arm hard, his voice icy. "Do you have a grudge against me? They can leave, but I've set my sights on you! Come with me!"I struggled with all my strength, silently counting how long it would take the police to arrive."Police! Don't move!"Just as I feared I'd have to act alone, the police finally arrived. Axel didn't seem afraid. "I'm from Zandumore. Pehlo's laws can't touch me," he sneered.

Chapter 8

"Hahaha! You actually came, Harper!"Emma pressed the tip of a knife against my mother's neck. My mother, panicked, turned to me. "You brat! You don't want to get rich yourself, yet you block your sister! Does our whole family owe you anything?"I didn't even have the energy to roll my eyes. I had come here carrying the last shred of conscience, only for it to vanish the moment she yelled."Emma, if you turn yourself in, I can still plead for mercy on your behalf. Keep resisting like this, and you're just tying your own noose!"I really couldn't understand her. Axel had been caught. She was free now. Why would she insist on risking everything?"Bah! Bah! In this life, you schemed against me and won! But next life? You won't be so lucky! I'll strangle you before you're even born!"Pathetic.So this was her plan—to drag me here and die with me, hoping for a second chance at life."Emma… didn't you tell Mom you just wanted to vent your anger on me? You… really intend to kill her

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