Part 2Villainess Unredeemed

“Thank you all so much for coming to celebrate with me and John,” she began, her voice smooth as silk. “But there’s one person I especially want to thank. Someone you all know.”

Every head in the room followed her gaze, turning towards my corner. For a moment, they didn’t recognize me.

“As many of you are aware, the road for John and me has been a long and difficult one, filled with obstacles.”

Yes, obstacles I had personally created. It was part of my mission, but there was a healthy dose of personal satisfaction in it, too.

“Jasmine,” she said, her voice dripping with faux sympathy. “I know this must be hard for you. But I want to say that true love doesn’t follow a timeline. You were by John’s side for a long time, but what he felt for you was sisterly affection, not romantic love. I truly hope you can find someone who will cherish you.” She turned back to John. “And thank you, my love, for always standing by me.”

I could feel the hostile glares, the heat of their judgment. A few people even moved closer, surrounding me, their faces contorted with anger. This was exactly what Aurora wanted. To drag me into the spotlight and publicly shame me one last time.

Finally satisfied, she picked up the ring again and, without another moment’s hesitation, slid it onto John’s finger.

Seeing that, a weight I’d been carrying for ten years finally lifted from my shoulders.

“They’re married now,” one of the fans next to me sneered. “If you try to cause any more trouble, Mr. Jiang won’t be so lenient.”

I turned to her and nodded earnestly. “Don’t worry. I hope they’re locked together forever.”

Ding—

[Congratulations, Host! Aurora White and John Jiang are successfully married. Mission complete. Grand Finale achieved!]

[Confetti! Party time!]

[Host, your mission is over. It’s time for me to go.]

[Where will you go now?] The voice, which only I could hear, belonged to the system that had appeared ten years ago. A system whose host was Aurora White. It was through this system that I learned my role in this story: the toxic female side character. I tried to change my fate, but it was useless. So, if I couldn't beat them, I’d join them. I would play my part to perfection.

All to reach this moment. All to see the system leave.

[I’m off to a new world!]

[Okay, 1807. Thank you… for giving me a new life.]

[No problem, Host! Take care of yourself. I won’t be back.]

[Okay!]

The voice faded. 1807 was gone.

And with it gone, I could finally become the truly toxic side character.

As I turned to leave, my eyes met Aurora’s on the stage. I gave her a small, knowing smile.

Your fairy tale is officially over.