Part 1The Kidnappers Wanted $50 Million for Each of Us. My Ex Chose Her.

I transmigrated into the female lead of a tragic romance novel, and right now, I’m tied up alongside the "other woman," the second female lead.

The kidnappers demanded $50 million per person. The male lead, Julian Chase, only had $50 million.

He chose me.

Just as I grinned, thrilled to survive, a floating text box—like a Twitch comment—appeared in front of my eyes.

[This stupid female lead is actually smiling. Just wait until this psycho decides to torture you to death to make up for letting the second female lead die.]

I instantly wiped the smile off my face and kicked the second female lead toward Julian.

"With my A-list status, why is her ransom the same as mine? I demand $100 million! I’m not leaving for a penny less!"

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"The $50 million has been wired to your account. Let her go."

As he spoke, Julian's eyes looked at me with worry, but then shifted to Chloe, the girl beside me.

The kidnapper’s face immediately dropped.

"We said $50 million per person. There are two people here. Are you deaf, or do you just not know how to do math?"

Julian’s eyes grew red, his voice strained. "That's all I have."

The kidnapper let out a scoff. "Do you think this is a flea market? Are you trying to haggle with me?"

"Since you only have enough for one, choose one."

Hearing this, Chloe, standing next to me, lowered her tear-filled eyes.

She knew she didn't stand a chance against me.

Because I was Julian’s "first love," his unforgettable ex, while she was just the stand-in who had been by his side for the past three years.

Sure enough, without a moment's hesitation, he said, "I choose Aria."

I grinned, showing all my teeth, absolutely thrilled.

However, two floating comments suddenly appeared in my line of sight.

[This stupid female lead is actually smiling. Does she think they’re going to get back together when they go back? Just wait until this psycho decides to torture you to death to make up for letting the second female lead die.]

[He only loves dead women. He’ll only start loving you again after you’re dead. You only lost your life, but he lost his love!]