Chapter 2: She Had Died
In her dream, blood and fire were everywhere. People screamed and shouted, the sound filling her ears.
She was running, stumbling through the darkness, watching helplessly as her friends fell one by one.
"Miss, run!"
"Miss, stay alive!"
"Miss, you must survive. Get revenge for us!"
The woman lying on the hospital bed suddenly opened her eyes, staring at the plain ceiling above. Her face felt damp, and after a few seconds, a tear rolled slowly down her cheek.
At last, she remembered everything. She had come from a war, from a place far, far away.
She had died there.
Her friends had given their lives, hoping to keep her safe, to buy her just a little more time for help to come.
But in the end, the people she trusted the most turned on her.
She had fallen, left behind in that endless sea of corpses.
Now, the noble Miss Rocelyn was gone.
But in this strange city, there was still one person called Eclipse Rocelyn.
Eclipse took a deep breath, then closed her eyes, pushing down her rage. She forced herself to organize these new memories swirling in her head.
The girl whose body she now had was also named Eclipse.
This Eclipse had been set up on her wedding night by her half-sister and left all alone. She had no family or friends left to stand by her.
Her groom had publicly rejected her, accusing her of terrible things. When she tried to explain, he pushed her, and her head slammed onto the ground.
She had died on the spot.
When she opened her eyes again, she was someone else.
Two lives and two sets of memories were now tangled together in her mind.
It took her some time to understand.
Eclipse blinked slowly, thankful she was still alive.
She would live on.
And she would seek revenge for everyone who was lost.
Suddenly, she heard voices near her door.
"Is she still out cold?" one nurse whispered.
"It's been two days, and she hasn't moved. Maybe she's dead," another replied.
"She deserves it! She almost killed Jessica! She's pure evil."
"If you think about it, it's kind of sad. No one has come to see her. But upstairs, Jessica's room is full of visitors, even Robert. He won't leave her side."
"Jessica's so lucky. But who does Eclipse think she is, trying to compare to Jessica? If she's going to die, she should hurry up."
As the nurses laughed, one of them looked up, gasping as she saw someone standing in the doorway.
Eclipse was there in her thin hospital gown, her long hair falling over her shoulders. Her pale skin glowed faintly, her lips dark red. A fresh bandage wrapped around her forehead.
Her empty eyes stared at them coldly.
"Ah!" The two nurses yelped. Eclipse's gaze was icy, her eyes like a frozen lake. "Please get me some makeup remover, clothes, and shoes."
The nurses nodded, too stunned to speak. Eclipse's mouth curved into a smile, but it wasn't friendly. "I'm not going to die."
The nurses shivered, feeling a chill run down their spines.
"My mother's will left me 20% of the Rocelyn shares," Eclipse continued, her voice calm. "Even if I have nothing else, I still have money."
The nurses froze, their faces turning pale.
Twenty percent of the Rocelyn shares? That was a huge fortune! Did Robert even know?
Eclipse might be down on her luck, but she was still powerful. She had the means to deal with people like them.
Realizing their mistake, the nurses broke out in a cold sweat. "We're so sorry, Miss Rocelyn. We didn't mean any harm. We'll get what you need right away."
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Chapter 3: Eclipse l Will Avenge You
One of the nurses finished speaking, then quickly grabbed her colleague—the one who had wished Eclipse dead—and they both hurried away in a panic.
Moments later, they returned with everything Eclipse had asked for.
Eclipse stood in front of the mirror, holding a damp cotton pad as she began wiping off the thick layers of foundation and bright lipstick from her face.
Each stroke removed the mask she'd been hiding behind, layer by layer.
Jessica had once told Eclipse that her brother Robert preferred women who looked bold and glamorous.
So, this poor girl had piled on heavy makeup and dressed in flashy clothes, trying to fit an image that wasn't her.
She had even chosen outfits that were far too mature for her age, thinking it would make her more appealing.
But it only led others to make fun of her behind her back, branding her "the ugliest girl in the socialite circle."
As the makeup finally disappeared, Eclipse gazed at her real face reflected in the mirror.
Her pale skin was free of color, almost ghostly, but her big, dark eyes shone with a haunting beauty that took even her by surprise.
Her small face was delicate, with no forced expressions—just quiet strength and a hint of sorrow in her gaze.
She didn't stare in awe because of her beauty; she was shocked by how familiar her face looked.
It wasn't just the name they shared; they looked exactly alike, like a reflection from her past life.
Eclipse lowered her eyes, hiding the emotions bubbling up inside.
She met her own gaze in the mirror, her brows arched slightly, her eyes holding a cold, sharp glint. "Eclipse, I'll avenge you."
Since she had taken over this girl's body, she owed it to her to bring justice, to set things right for the innocent girl who had been wrongfully destroyed.
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In the Jade Family mansion, Mrs. Jade was furious.
"You little brat! Are you trying to ruin everything? Do you even understand what you've done? Eclipse's mother left her 20% of the Rocelyn family shares! With that fortune, the Jade family could reach new heights!" Mrs. Jade's face twisted in anger, her fists clenched as she spoke.
They had almost claimed that money, but Jessica's actions had wrecked their plans.
Robert, standing nearby in a sleek suit that made him look distinguished and powerful, frowned at her words. "Mom, where did you hear this from?"
"Eclipse told me herself. It's true!" Mrs. Jade sneered, shaking her head. "I've told you before, no matter how beautiful Jessica is, she's still the daughter of a mistress. Eclipse is the real daughter of the Rocelyn family. With her mother's background, there's no doubt she inherited something. But you've let that girl, Jessica, blind you. You even went as far as to call off the engagement. It's infuriating!"
Mrs. Jade gritted her teeth, glancing toward Eclipse's hospital room. "Go there now, and whether you charm her or lie, get the marriage certificate with Eclipse as soon as possible!"
Robert's expression turned cold. "I've already said I won't marry her."
"Are you serious right now?!" Mrs. Jade's voice rose, but then she softened, reminding herself of Eclipse's reputation and the nasty rumors that followed her.
She understood Robert's hesitation, but money was money.
"Robert, I know Jessica has a hold on you, but think about this. We're talking about 20% of the Rocelyn shares. That's a massive stake! With that, you could easily become the largest shareholder. Imagine what that could do for us. If our families merge, we could be unstoppable in Star City, maybe even enter the central business district. Isn't that worth swallowing your pride for?"
Robert's face stayed frozen, his eyes showing no hint of interest.
The idea of marrying a "disgraced" woman still filled him with disgust.
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