My Reborn Story Is Insane (Back to My Worst Birthday and Starting Anew)

Chapter 393 Work Like a Charm

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“The first rule of the family,” Rex read aloud, “is to maintain a good reputation and self–respect. Women should know their place, follow their duties, avoid entertainment venues, and be home by 9 PM. They should also be well–versed in the classics and pursue noble hobbies, remaining pure and beautiful.

“The second rule,” he continued, “is to maintain the good virtues of thrift and simplicity. When traveling, one should adopt low–carbon and environmentally friendly methods while also staying active. Unless it’s for work, if the distance is within three miles, one should walk; for longer distances, one may apply for a car, but must explain the reason to elders. In cases of bad weather or pregnancy, exceptions may apply.”

Oriel listened with growing frustration. Her face, once full of pride and self–indulgence, quickly darkened.

She glanced at the PowerPoint slide, which emphasized the main points in various colors, and for a moment, she almost passed out from disbelief.

Meanwhile, Lorelei was happily filming a short video with her phone, which she sent to Raelyn.

She was facing Rex, capturing his courteous and polite side from this angle.

Lorelei looked pleased and said, “I think this will definitely work out. Ms. Steel seems quite impressed with Rex. I believe you’ll soon have a daughter–in–law.”

Raelyn, who had been waiting for news about the match, opened the video and nodded approvingly.

It seemed Rex had matured quite a bit during his time away.

While the two women were imagining the ideal picture of young love blossoming, the atmosphere between Rex and Oriel was far from pleasant.

anger as she finished reading all ten family rules. Her composed demeanor beneath her flawless makeup was slowly cracking under her rage.

gritted her teeth and spoke in a low voice, “Rex, are you joking with me?”

Steel? How could I? These family rules have been passed down for generations. If you want to marry into my family, you

“Ms. Steel, look. Monday through Thursday, I’m at the office. On Friday, I go out to buy clothes for today’s meeting with you, walking three miles to

with apparent sincerity, “Walking is really good for health, both physically and

Your family is far too much for

“But didn’t you just say we’re a

Oriel decisively refused, her body radiating

as for you, don’t feel bad. I’m paying for this meal, but your family’s rule number eight, limiting pocket money and demanding receipts

shani.

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I finally met someone I could connect with, and

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gentlemanly manners. If it weren’t for his good looks, Oriel would have been too disgusted to eat.

more than paying for a pretty

on the table, put on her sunglasses, and left without a

calmly tucked the money into his pocket and called

over with concern. “Why is she leaving right after dinner? Shouldn’t

a polite, charming smile. “Ms. Steel

a better time to get to know each other more,” Lorelei replied, unaware of the tension in the air.