After being reborn, I only love myself and run towards freedom.

Chapter 1

My boyfriend, Chase, suddenly got amnesia and fell head over heels for the one girl he used to despise.

I was pissed, devastated. I went after them every chance I got, and he became my worst bully to protect his new sweetheart.

Then, one rainy night, I was assaulted by someone he set up.

As I lay dying, I saw a comment floating above me:

[The side character is so tragic. Little does she know, the main character has a system.]

[The more negative emotions she feels, the more the main character gets her beauty and wealth.]

[Who cares? It just proves how jealous the side character is!]

That's when I realized I’d wasted my whole damn life boosting someone else's story.

This time around, the moment that bitch, Lacey, showed me those lovey-dovey pictures of her and Chase, I just smiled and said, "Congrats, you two!"

This time, I'm focusing on myself. Good grades, clear skin, and a fuckton of success. That's my story now.

1.

"Scarlett, it's our one-hundred-day anniversary with Chase. You're gonna wish us well, right?"

Lacey sashayed up to me during recess, shoving her phone in my face.

On the screen was a picture of Chase hugging her close, their faces all smooshed together. They looked like the goddamn prom king and queen.

A bunch of classmates crowded around, gushing, "They're so perfect together!" and "Lacey, you're such a sweetheart! Scarlett's been so awful to you, and you still want her blessing." and "Anyone with eyes can see who Chase should be with."

"Looks do tell, and Scarlett has such a jealous face. I bet she curses you both to death every night."

"Lacey's got the looks and the money. I don't know what Scarlett even thinks she's got to offer."

It had been six months since Chase dumped my ass for Lacey.

Last time, I let jealousy and bitterness eat me alive. My skin got worse every day, and my family's business tanked.

Meanwhile, Lacey, who Chase couldn't stand because she was a chubby, goth girl, had morphed into the hottest, richest chick in school.

It wasn't until I was dying that I found out Lacey had a system that stole everything that was mine.

She even swapped our memories in Chase's head, making me the crazy stalker he always hated.

This time, I didn't react. Lacey shoved her phone closer to my face, her eyes like a viper ready to strike.

"Scarlett, even if Chase chose me over you, we can still be friends, right?"

"Chase gave me a diamond ring. I think it's too expensive. I don't even want to wear it without your blessing."

She bit her lip, acting all innocent, hoping to drive me nuts.

But she was dead wrong. I just smiled, picked up my pen, and got back to studying.

"That's awesome. I wish you two the best. Now, please move, I need to study."

This time, Lacey, I'm not letting you turn me into your goddamn stepping stone.

2.

The air hung thick and silent for a second.

Usually, I'd be spitting mad, ready to slap Lacey’s face.

Now...