QT: Against My Will (Volume 1)

1.03 - Bad Actress - Crimson Academy

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Edited by Psycho S

Proofreaded by P.D Webb.

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Bing Shi put the pepper spray into her handbag and stepped out of her room. Walking down the stairs, she reached the kitchen and heard the noise of people speaking as she began to eavesdrop on her family.

After a while, she raised her hand to reveal her presence, "I don't know why you decided to break the engagement, but you have my full support! I always thought he didn't deserve you."

Grace's eyes were looking at her knees, trying to silence the anger within. 'Olivia is right,' she thought, 'Xavier doesn't deserve my affection!'

He was too cruel to bankrupt her family for a ...mere girl. No, not a mere girl, that girl was a heroine! She sure deserved that title. She was the one who changed Xavier! *Poof* Just like that! From a cold ice cube to a melting lovestruck ice cube. It was like magic!

Thankful for the support, Grace felt her anger drain away as she started to cry. She was overwhelmed and sorry for the things she did as she thought about her family's tragic past. They were pretty much innocent; they didn't deserve to die with her. 'It's all Xavier and Alisa's fault!'

When Mrs. Bacchus saw her crying daughter, she panicked. Hurriedly, she ran around the table and hugged Grace, weeping together, "Oh, my dear! It's ok. Mum is here. We won't force you to marry him anymore. Mum and Dad are sorry."

"Don't worry. Father will take care of it. Right father?" Bing Shi asked as she patted Grace's shoulder, thinking about how she should show her concern as a sister and daughter.

For her, they were all strangers. She didn't receive Olivia's memories. The system only gave her a short summary of Olivia's life while transferring the story.

While everyone's attention was focused on Grace, Bing Shi attempted to summon a few tears. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful.

'I can't... I look ugly when I cry.'

"Before we go, I want to stop by LéCaffee to get some sweets," announced Bing Shi, "Does anyone want to tag along?"

Everybody shook their heads. They just finished their breakfast. Since Olivia was famous for her love of sweets and desserts, nobody found it strange.

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Reaching the main door of the mansion, Bing Shi stepped out and closed the door. She would test the handles: once, twice, three times just to make sure it was locked from the outside.

Methodically, she went through the daily routine she'd constantly go through in her previous life before she died. She was oblivious of her own actions, thinking that it was normal.

Before leaving her house, she always had to look presentable.

In addition, she always had to check the door to see if it was properly locked.

After taking a few steps away, she went back to check the door again.

Locked. Good.

Habits, surely, were hard to change.

She was not a professional actress, and it was more than obvious.

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The time Bing Shi arrived at LéCaffe was between breakfast and lunchtime — this was when LéCaffe used to have the least customers dining in. She chose a table with two seats by the entrance. Sitting down, she observed the interior design of LéCaffe.