The protagonist of this novel is a complete bad girl, all because she believed that a bad man was her "fate mate" and wrongly trusted him and another despicable woman. This led to her family's ruin and the death of the man who loved her dearly. If given the chance to start over, she would no longer accept such a fate. She wants to cherish all the people who love her and seek revenge against her enemies. Just as she is on the brink of death, a miracle happens, and she is transported back four years.

This time, she will not be toyed with like in her past life, and she will seek revenge in her own way. While she has enough tenderness and kindness for her relatives and friends, she has no mercy for her enemies. Anyone who has harmed her or deceived her in her past life will face her various forms of retaliation! Remember, she is a bad girl!

Oh, and by the way, it would be nice to have a romantic relationship with Mr. CEO whom she let go in her previous life.

: Bad Girl Reborn

With a splash, a bucket of ice-cold water rained down on the woman lying on the ground, barely alive.

The coldness jolted Diana awake, and she instinctively opened her hazy eyes. Before her were a pair of pointed women's leather shoes. Looking up along those shoes, she recognized the face that was all too familiar.

"Maddie Stewart..." Diana's pupils shrank abruptly. Her ten fingers tightly gripped the freezing ground, causing numbness, but it was nothing compared to the heart-wrenching pain she felt. This woman, whom she regarded as her closest family member and sister, had taken everything away from her, causing her family's downfall. Their once-great business had gone bankrupt, her father was hospitalized, and two of her three brothers were brutally killed. And as for herself, Maddie had dragged her to this deserted place, torturing her for two days.

"Why... Maddie, why!" Diana's face was pressed against the icy ground as she bit her whitened lips, questioning with every ounce of her being.

"Diana Thompson, it's all your fault!" Maddie's foot stepped on her face, almost seeming amused. "If you hadn't abandoned your perfectly good family and fiancé, how could you have fallen into this situation? You're such a stupid girl. I don't know what John sees in you!"

As she mentioned the name John, Maddie's tone carried a hint of jealousy. She lifted her foot and kicked Diana's head fiercely. Diana was nearly knocked out, but in her blurry state, she saw Maddie crouching down, grabbing her hair with one hand.

"Time is running out. I don't have time to play with you anymore. I'll send you to your death now!"

As she finished speaking, she grabbed Diana's golden hair and slammed her head hard against the icy ground. Diana was hit so hard that blood flowed from her head and she lay on the ground like a dead dog. She passed out for a moment and when she came to, she suddenly smelled a strong gasoline odor. Suddenly, the area around them became scorching hot and flames started to rise. Maddie was trying to destroy the evidence by burning everything down!

Diana was horrified and tried to scream for help, but only a weak moan came out. Tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes as she felt the crushing weight of regret and despair. She had let down so many people in her life, her father, her brothers, her friends, and John Matthews. The man who was once high and mighty, now disabled by her actions and his heart shattered by her callousness. Just the day before, she had told him that she would never love him in this lifetime and wished him dead.

"Diana!" Suddenly, she heard a heart-wrenching call, interrupting her thoughts. Was that John's voice? She had heard that people sometimes experience hallucinations before they die, so was she hallucinating?

"Diana!" The voice called out again, followed by the door being slammed open. Diana tried to open her eyes, and through the raging flames, she saw a man in a black shirt sitting in a wheelchair, looking in their direction. His face, which was always handsome and cold, was now twisted in madness and terror at the sight of her.

John Matthews?!

Someone tried to grab him, but he pushed them away fiercely. Diana watched in horror as John ran towards her, shouting her name repeatedly. She lay on the ground, gasping for breath and whimpering in pain.

She had tortured him while he was alive, and now that she was dead, she had dragged him to hell with her. She had been his curse from the beginning till the end. But she didn't even get a chance to apologize.

This lifetime, she had wronged him. If there was another life... Diana closed her eyes slowly, and darkness engulfed her.

......

Diana felt pain all over her body. It felt like she had been run over by a car, and her bones were shattered.

Diana's eyelids trembled as she slowly opened her eyes. She saw a white ceiling above her.

"Is this heaven? No, it must be hell," thought Diana.

"Diana, are you awake?!" She heard a voice, and it sounded familiar. She tried to turn her head to see who it was, but she felt dizzy and her neck hurt.

What was going on? Why was she still in pain? Wasn't she dead? What was happening?

"Diana, say something, don't scare me!" Someone grabbed her hand beside her. She turned her head and saw a handsome face.

It's her second oldest brother, Ben Thompson!

"Ben?!" Diana exclaimed.

"You finally woke up! Thank goodness!" Ben's eyes were slightly red as he put Diana's hand on his face, his eyes filled with excitement. Thank God, his little sister had finally woken up! The tangible pain and warmth transmitted through his hand left Diana's brain blank for three seconds. Was she dreaming? Was this... a rebirth?!

She remembered very clearly that she had been killed by Maddie... The last scene she saw before she died was John pushing his wheelchair and rushing towards her regardless of everything. Like a fierce beast, the flames swept them both in an instant. At that moment, she finally realized that John, whom she had always wanted to push away, was the one who truly loved her. Thinking of the tragedy of her previous life, Diana's teeth began to chatter!

She grabbed Ben's wrist and asked, "What about John?"

"John? John Matthews?" Ben was puzzled as to why his little sister would ask him about John. Wasn't she always disgusted by him and avoided him?

Suddenly, the door to the hospital room burst open, and a man dressed in a white suit walked in. He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and had a clear and elegant appearance. He exuded a refined and competent demeanor from head to toe. It was Andrew Thompson, the eldest son of the Thompson family and Diana's brother.

Upon seeing him, Diana was momentarily stunned. She then said in a hoarse voice, "Andrew..."

Andrew's appearance was somewhat similar to Ben's, but Ben was more delicate, and Andrew had a more mature charm.

"Diana, you're awake?" Andrew walked over quickly, seeing her red-rimmed eyes, and gently furrowed his eyebrows in concern. He took out a tissue and gently wiped the corners of Diana's eyes. The four siblings lost their mother when they were young, and Andrew had always been like a mother to Diana.

Emotions churned in Diana's heart, and she reached out and hugged Andrew, burying her face in his chest. "Andrew, I missed you."

It had been a long time since she had seen her oldest brother Andrew. In her previous life, she had believed stepmother Serena Stewart's words and stole confidential documents and money from Andrew's company, which resulted in him being charged with extortion and thrown into prison. The pride of the Thompson family had become a prisoner in an instant.

Their father was so angry that he ended up in the hospital, and the Thompson family began to crumble. Andrew committed suicide in prison, and Serena took control of the Thompson family's assets.

It was only much later that Diana found out the truth. Andrew had committed suicide because he couldn't bear the inhumane torture in prison. Thinking of this, Diana bit her lip and sat on the bed, full of regret.

Ben, seeing Diana not saying anything for a long time, shook her with concern. Was his cute little sister out of her mind?

"Diana, do you remember what happened between you and John?" Ben looked at her carefully. Diana came to her senses after the initial shock, and her intelligence finally went online.

This scene was very memorable for her. If she remembered correctly, she had been reborn four years ago. Because the two families wanted her to be engaged to John, she had a conflict with him in the car and angrily tried to grab the steering wheel, which resulted in the two of them getting into an accident. She lay in bed for a week, while John became disabled. From that moment on, their relationship became even more contentious, and she was completely hated by the Matthews family.

"Where's John?" Diana grabbed Andrew's clothes and looked at him with anxious eyes.

"He's in the hospital room on the third floor, and there's no life-threatening danger," Andrew replied slowly and softly.

He let out a small sigh. "Diana, if you really don't like John, don't do anything foolish that will hurt you both. If you don't want to marry him, that's fine..."

"It's my fault, Andrew," Diana interrupted him, her head hung low. "I've made up my mind. I'm going to marry John Matthews!"

"What?!" Her second oldest brother Ben was stunned upon hearing her words. After standing still for a moment, a look of realization washed over his face."Diana, did John say something to you? Don't be afraid, tell us if there's anything wrong. We'll always be your solid support!"

Ben was always like this, unconditionally doting on her. But in the last life, his fate was quite tragic. In the last life, because of his exceptional looks, Ben became a very popular idol, but then for her, his career and image plummeted.

He was ridiculed, harassed, and even suffered from depression, attempting suicide many times. Now, she still had the image of Ben lying in the bathtub, covered in blood in her mind.

At the thought of this, Diana's heart felt sour.

"There's nothing wrong, Ben. Don't hold such a grudge against him. I just suddenly realized it," Diana said.

Ben looked at her with a face full of disbelief. Diana felt overwhelmed. How deep was Ben's prejudice against John?

"I really think he's someone I can entrust my life with. Andrew, Ben, I've figured it out..."said Diana.

Ben reached out and touched Diana's head. "Diana, do you know what you're saying?" Ben looked at her as if he had seen a ghost. "Didn't you say before that you must cut ties with this sick man John and want to be with Luke Grey?"

Luke Grey! Just mentioning this name made Diana feel cold and angry. This scum!

In her last life, she was blind to fall so deeply in love with this scum, making herself neither human nor ghost for him. But in reality, Luke had long been secretly involved with Maddie. The two of them conspired and deceived her as if she were a fool. For him, she hurt all the people who loved her! Including John. That cool and aloof person, she hurt him with her malicious curses and harsh words, making his eyes turn red.

It was probably because she had done too many wrong things in her past life that she was given a chance to make amends!

"Don't mention Luke," Diana took a deep breath. "I don't like him anymore. From now on, I have nothing to do with him!"

Upon hearing this, Ben was initially stunned, but then a smile crept onto his face. He had never liked Luke anyway. The guy didn't deserve his little sister. Of course, in his eyes, no man was qualified to marry her.

"Andrew, Ben," Diana wiped away her tears and said solemnly, "I've made a lot of mistakes before and hurt you both. From now on, you are my most important family."

The two of them widened their eyes and looked at her in shock. How could their little sister change so much after waking up from an accident... but it felt good!

"Silly girl, why apologize? You're always right in my heart," Andrew reached out and gently touched her head. His unconditional love made Diana almost cry again.

"Andrew, Ben, can you help me with the hospital discharge procedures? I'm fine now and want to go home soon," she said eagerly. She wanted to see her father and third oldest brother Colin Thompson. She remembered that at this time in the previous life, her father was apologizing to the Matthews family for her mistakes, while Colin was studying abroad for a month, and her family didn't tell him about her injury to avoid worrying him. But today was the day Colin came back.

: Goodbye, Absurd Past

After the doctor examined Diana and confirmed that she was not seriously injured, he announced that she could be discharged from the hospital. While Andrew went to help her with the discharge procedures, Diana sat by herself, putting on her shoes and fixing her hair, looking troubled. Ben asked her with some confusion, "What's wrong, Diana?"

"I'm going to see an important person later, and I have mixed feelings about it," Diana replied.

Ben couldn't help but wonder who this important person was. Was it Maddie? Maddie was Serena's daughter, who had married into the Thompson family after Diana's mother passed away years ago. Ben never liked Maddie much, but he accepted her reluctantly because Diana liked her.

But then, to his surprise, Diana straightened up and took a deep breath, saying, "I'm going to find John."

This statement left Ben dumbfounded. What? She wasn't going to find Maddie but John? Was something wrong with her brain after the car accident? Why did John, not Maddie, become the most important person in her heart?

Looking at Ben's perplexed expression, Diana patted his arm and said, "Wait for me here, I'll be back soon." She then left Ben and went upstairs.

Like a thief, Diana stuck to the wall and sneaked up to John's ward, hiding behind a corner and peeking at the situation in front of his room. As expected, the security measures for the wealthy family were top-notch.

There were a group of black-clothed bodyguards standing in front of John's exclusive ward. The two young and handsome special assistants in front were Ethan Reynolds and Jackson Parker, respectively. Jackson always had a smiling face, unlike the reticent Ethan. But Diana always felt that although Jackson smiled at her, he could pull out a knife to kill her at any moment. In her past life, she didn't have a good impression of anyone around John, and these two were no exception.

Diana was hesitant to approach the two assistants. However, Ethan and Jackson had noticed her small head popping up from behind the wall. Jackson nudged Ethan's arm and said, "Isn't that the waste from the Thompson family?"

"Ignore her," Ethan replied with a frown of disgust.

Ethan wrinkled his brow in disgust. Their young boss was such an outstanding and superior person, yet he was being tormented by this wretched little girl. The doctor had said that John's leg was severely injured, and if it was not treated properly, he might not be able to stand for the rest of his life. The thought of this made Ethan's eyes fill with a hint of coldness. If it wasn't for John's unusual obsession with Diana, he would have killed her.

As Diana cowered against the wall, she suddenly felt a chill run down her neck. Was someone cursing at her? She shuddered and hesitated for a moment before walking up to them and mumbling, "Is John in there? I want to see him."

Ethan ignored her, while Jackson put on a fake smile and said, "The boss is resting. What can we do for you, Miss Thompson?"

"I'm ready to check out and I want to talk to him," Diana said, feeling guilty for causing John's current predicament. She wanted to apologize and admit that she was wrong.

"Unfortunately, the boss is not available to see anyone right now. Please come back tomorrow," Jackson replied in a cool tone, indicating that they were not fond of Diana's presence.

Diana sighed and didn't press the issue. "Alright, I'll come back tomorrow then," she said before turning around and leaving. As she walked away, Jackson frowned and remarked to Ethan, "Do you think there's something different about Miss Thompson?"

"I don't know. Who knows what she's up to," Ethan replied coldly, not wanting to let Diana in to see John.

After Diana had left for a while, Ethan finally went in to inform John. He walked into the hospital room and saw a man in a black shirt sitting calmly in a wheelchair by the window. Despite his pose, the man still exuded a regal and aloof air, with his strikingly handsome face showing a hint of a "stay away from me" vibe. He had his phoenix eyes lowered, gazing out the window and lost in thought.

Ethan approached him and saw a Maserati parked downstairs with Ben loading Diana's belongings into it. Diana had said something to Andrew which made her face light up with a smile. John's gaze was captivated by the girl's bright and lovely smile, causing his own lips to curl up slightly. This tiny curve seemed to melt the ice in his heart and dispel his gloom, making him appear softer and gentler.

Ethan hesitated, not wanting to break the moment of bliss. He waited until Chu's car had driven away before speaking. "Boss, Miss Thompson just came by."

John's expression shifted slightly, "What did she want?"

"She said she wanted to see you and had something to talk to you about," Ethan reported before stepping back.

John's eyes turned colder at the mention of Diana's name. He knew she only came to talk about their annulment. He clenched his long fingers on the wheelchair's armrest, making his knuckles turn white. Under no circumstances would he allow her to marry someone else. Diana was his and his alone.

Andrew drove Diana back to her home, the Thompson mansion, a well-known wealthy family in the city. Looking at the familiar gate and grand villa, Diana's heart was filled with mixed emotions. She had lost this large family estate that she once owned with her own hands, but now, she had the chance to return.

As they stepped out of the car, a butler named George Cooper came over to open the doors and carry their belongings. Diana greeted him with a sweet "Mr. Cooper, thank you."

Mr. Cooper was surprised by her kindness. Diana used to be a good girl, but in recent years, she had become rebellious and ill-tempered, not even looking at them, the servants, in the eye. Today, she had taken the initiative to greet him.

Mr. Cooper quickly replied, "It's my pleasure to serve you."

Andrew had some work to attend to at the company, so he instructed the household staff to take good care of Diana before driving off. Ben, Diana's second oldest brother, took her hand and led her inside.

"Diana, Dad hasn't come back yet. You can rest upstairs. Don't worry, I'll take care of anything you need," Ben said.

"Ben, aren't you preparing for the audition competition? You should go back to the company. I'll be fine," Diana replied. Ben was currently working at an entertainment company as a new artist. He was about to participate in an audition competition with two other members, and they were expected to stand out and officially debut as a group. After that, they would become popular idols.

"Compared to you, the competition doesn't matter," Ben said, his delicate face showing a hint of indulgence as he smiled at Diana.

Their father, James Thompson, had gone to apologize to the Matthews family and had not yet returned. He was afraid that when his father returned, he would blame Diana. After all, she had made such a big mistake that not only had she gotten hurt, but she had also caused John Matthews to suffer a severe leg injury. The Matthews family only had one heir.

Diana knew what he was worried about and didn't force him to leave.

"Okay, I'll go upstairs and unpack. I'll see you later," Diana said as she went up to the second floor and walked towards her room.

She took a deep breath and slowly pushed open the door. As soon as she opened the door, a provocative poster of Luke Grey, her ex-boyfriend, caught her eye. He was holding a microphone, pretending to be cool, and making a hoarse expression. The glittering sequins on his body, the greasy expression on his face, the fake smirk...Diana's stomach churned.

In addition to this poster, the wall was covered with a multitude of other photos, all of Luke in various poses. On the street, in clubs, from behind, from the front, from the side, even one of him entering the men's bathroom...all taken by Diana, who endured others looking at her like she was crazy.

Diana covered her face and her head started to throb. She remembered the first time she brought these photos back, her father was so angry he almost vomited blood. He chased her around the entire villa until Ben and Colin blocked him, preventing her from being beaten up.

She rolled up her sleeves and started tearing the photos off the wall. If she had a shovel now, she could bury the whole room!

As she was tearing away, a puzzled voice came from behind the door. "Miss... Diana? What are you doing?"

Diana turned around and saw Linda Taylor, the elderly maid who had been taking care of her.

"Ms. Taylor, quickly find someone to help me tear these photos down!"

"Tear them down...for what?" Ms. Taylor was anxious. Given Diana's obsession with Luke, was she going to do something strange again?

Anxiously, she heard Diana's numb voice say, "Burn them."

"Burn them?!" Ms. Taylor was stunned, then immediately nodded with joy. "Good...good!"

Although she didn't know why Diana was acting so strange, it was best to burn them quickly, in case she regretted it later! Ms. Taylor quickly called for the other servants to come up and help deal with the photos. When it was almost done, Diana collapsed on the floor. She was exhausted!

She slumped on the floor and took out the mirror next to her, looking at her messy hair and inappropriate makeup in the mirror. Her eye twitched slightly. In her past life, she had been instigated by Maddie Stewart to constantly change her appearance, not wearing decent clothes or dresses, and ended up looking like a ghost.

Now, after dealing with the photos, she herself needed to clean up. After Ms. Taylor prepared her clothes, Diana immediately went to the bathroom and took a thorough shower. She wanted to wash away everything, all of it.

Say goodbye to the absurd past！

: Give Me Back My Things

After washing up, Diana dried her hair and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled happily, admiring her fair skin and slender figure. It was almost time, and she wondered if Luke's annoying photos in her room had been removed. She couldn't wait to get back to her room.

But before she could even step inside, she heard an argument.

"You're getting more and more confused as you get older. Who gave you the right to tidy up the room?!"

"She told me to..."

"Who? Who told you to do that? Diana, huh? Don't think I'm stupid. Everyone knows she's crazy about Luke. How dare you say it was her order!"

"I..."

"Taylor, just because you're old doesn't mean you can ignore the rules here. When I get back, I'll tell Auntie and Cousin. You can go back to the countryside to retire!"

That voice... it was Olivia Stewart! Olivia was the niece of Serena Stewart, Diana's stepmother. Serena had convinced their father to hire Olivia as a maid after she dropped out of high school and couldn't find a job. Their father didn't usually involve himself in such matters, so he agreed.

Olivia, who knew her status in the family, was acting like a bossy lady, doing nothing but showing off. At that time, Diana was completely unaware and even brought her along as a personal maid. Looking back, Olivia was like a spy sent by Maddie!

Diana's eyes turned cold, and she walked over. As soon as she entered the room, she saw Olivia pointing at Ms. Taylor and cursing at her. Ms. Taylor was already fifty years old and had worked for Thompson for more than thirty years. Yet, she was now being scolded by Olivia and dare not say a word. A sharp glint flashed through Diana's eyes.

"Who do you think you are? Your voice is so loud, and you don't follow the rules!" Diana stood at the door and spoke calmly to Olivia.

The people inside the room all turned their heads upon hearing Diana's voice. When they saw Diana, who was wearing a white dress, they were all stunned. Who was this beauty? Was there someone like her in Thompson? They stared blankly for a few seconds before Ms. Taylor's trembling voice brought them back to reality.

"That young lady is Diana Thompson? The one who always looks like she's been through hell? That wild and unruly Diana?" The people in the room gaped, as if they could swallow an egg. But on closer inspection, it did seem to be Miss Diana Thompson. So she could be this beautiful without any makeup on!

Olivia finally came back to her senses. She looked surprised, and then said, "It's Diana. Why are you dressed like this?"

Diana frowned, "Why are you calling me that?"

"Diana? What's wrong?" Olivia couldn't figure out what was wrong. Wasn't that what she always called her?

Diana glanced at Olivia before entering the room and taking a seat. She looked Olivia up and down, making her feel uneasy. Diana seemed different this time, like a different person, and her gaze was uncomfortable.

Olivia cleared her throat and said, "Diana, I was just helping you teach this old woman a lesson. She tore your favorite photo of Luke, and I-"

"I haven't spoken yet," Diana interrupted. "You're a servant. Who gave you permission to do that?" Olivia's expression changed instantly, and she hated being called a servant. She had almost forgotten that she was just a servant during her years under Serena and Maddie's care. But why would Diana suddenly say that?

"Diana, what's wrong? Why are you-"

"Are you deaf?" Diana narrowed her eyes, and the coldness in them made Olivia shudder.

Olivia quickly corrected herself and said, "Miss Thompson..."

Diana smirked coldly when she heard Olivia's correction. "That's right. As a servant, you should know your place and not forget it. Your expensive clothes are even more ostentatious than mine, and they're distracting. Go change them."

Olivia was stunned. She looked at the designer dress she was wearing and wondered what had gotten into Diana. She had never been scolded in this house before, and she was finding it hard to take.

"I'm supposed to change? This dress was a gift from you to me, so that's why I'm wearing it!"

"So, it was a gift from me," Diana said, propping her chin up and looking like she had just realized something.

Just as Olivia breathed a sigh of relief, she heard Diana say, "I regret it now. I want everything I gave you back. From today on, you will wear the same uniform as the other servants in the villa."

"What?!" Olivia widened her eyes and protested, "You gave them to me. Why should I give them back? I won't!"

"You won't?" Diana tilted her head and pointed to the two servants standing nearby. "You two, take her clothes off!"

The servants looked at each other in disbelief. Had they heard Diana right?! Wasn't Olivia always treated like a sister by their mistress?

"Did you not hear what Miss Thompson said?" Ms. Taylor barked, finally snapping everyone back to reality. They moved forward and pinned Olivia to the ground.

Olivia struggled like a shrew, screaming, "How dare you! If you lay a finger on me, I'll tell my aunt! When she comes back, none of you will be able to run away!"

The servants hesitated at her words.After all, Serena was the mistress of this house, and Diana had always been on good terms with Olivia and Maddie. Maybe it was just a momentary outburst. If they got in trouble later, no one would defend them, and it would be their fault as the servants. With Olivia's vindictive personality, she would definitely seek revenge against them.

Diana noticed their concerns and tapped her fingers on the table beside her. "If anything happens, I'll take the blame. Just take her clothes off," she said coldly, injecting some courage into them. "If she keeps yelling, then slap her!"

Upon hearing this, everyone let out a sigh of relief and eagerly started to take off Olivia's clothes. Olivia had always bullied them, so now they felt that justice was being served, and they showed no mercy in their actions. Some even took the opportunity to pinch her.

Olivia held onto her clothes tightly like a madwoman. "Stop it! How dare you! Who dares to take my clothes! Get away..." But outnumbered, she was soon stripped naked.

At first, Olivia cursed and swore, but then she began to cry and plead like a beggar. "Diana, what are you doing! Aren't we good sisters? Please, make them stop!"

Diana remained unmoved, allowing Olivia to be stripped down to her underwear. Seeing Olivia sitting on the ground, disheveled and looking like she had just been robbed, Diana felt great satisfaction and couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Look at you sitting on the ground like that. Don't you want to get up and give me back the things I gave you before?"

Although Olivia felt humiliated and angry, she had just experienced Diana's power, and now she didn't dare say a word. A look of resentment flashed in her eyes as she slowly got up and left Diana's room. She was determined to tell her aunt when she returned!

Diana was in a great mood. She took a deep breath. This was just the beginning.

Serena Stewart and Maddie Stewart, the debts of their past lives, she would recover them one by one!

Suddenly, the sound of a car parking downstairs could be heard.

Diana's eyes lit up. "Dad's back!" She quickly picked up her skirt and hurried downstairs.

Meanwhile, Ben, who was waiting on the first floor, stood up nervously. The scene he had been most worried about had finally happened. According to his father's temper, if Diana didn't admit her mistake this time, she might really be slapped...

With a series of footsteps, James Thompson was the first to enter the living room. He was wearing a dark gray suit and had a stern expression on his face. At the moment, his complexion wasn't very good, and there was a hint of anger in his eyes. Standing beside James was an elegant and luxurious woman, dripping with jewels and pearls, his stepmother, Serena.

Ben looked at James and whispered, "Dad."

"Where's Diana?" James hadn't spoken yet, but a young man rushed out from behind him. He looked a bit like Ben, but his features were even colder, and he exuded an air of coldness and nobility that belied his age. He was Diana's third oldest brother, Colin Thompson.

Ben said, "She's upstairs, just out of the hospital..."

"I heard she was in a car accident. Why didn't anyone tell me in advance? Is she okay?" Colin's tone was full of anxiety.

"Colin, don't worry. Since Diana has been discharged from the hospital, she must be fine," a graceful figure, Maddie, appeared behind Serena and spoke to Colin. She wore a white dress, looking gentle and charming.

Colin frowned and ignored her.

"How can you be so sure that I'm okay, but look like you don't care at all about me?" A voice, neither too loud nor too small, came from the corner of the stairs.

They turned their heads and saw a slender and graceful girl standing there. She also wore a white dress, her black hair casually tied up, revealing a slender and smooth neck. Her lips were red, her teeth were white, and her features were delicate, like a beautiful painting. Everyone was surprised.

Ben was the first to exclaim, "Diana?!"

Diana smiled slightly. "Ben, why are you making such a fuss?" Then she turned her head to James and Colin, who were equally shocked, suppressed her excitement, and said softly, "Dad, Colin. It's been a long time."

There was silence for a long time. Then Colin spoke first, "Diana, why are you suddenly dressed like this? I almost didn't recognize you..."

"Do I look good?" Diana smiled brightly, very charming.

"It looks good. Our Diana is the most beautiful!" Ben quickly added.

"Ahem~" James coughed twice, suppressing his surprise. He looked at Diana with a deep gaze and said, "That's more like it. Finally, you know how to dress properly!"

He had planned to scold Diana, but when he saw his little daughter suddenly change into a well-behaved appearance, half of his anger disappeared. Maddie next to him covered up her shock and lowered her head, with a hint of jealousy in her eyes. A simple dress was worn so stunningly by Diana. She was surprised. What happened to Diana? Why did she suddenly dress normally?

Serena showed a gentle smile and said, "Diana looks so beautiful in this dress, like a little fairy. If the Matthews family saw you like this, they would forgive you."

Diana admired Serena. In just a few words, she perfectly demonstrated what it means to smile with a knife hidden inside.

Indeed, when the Matthews family was mentioned, James' face immediately turned ugly. He angrily said, "Diana, come to me!"

Seeing this, Ben and Colin immediately stood in front of her. Ben whispered, "Dad, Diana just came out of the hospital, and her body hasn't fully recovered yet. Don't be too harsh on her."

Colin also said, "Diana is still young. If you have any grievances, don't take it out on her. Don't blame her."

Hearing this, James snorted coldly. "I haven't done anything to her yet, but all of you can't wait to protect her. You three brothers have been spoiling her every day, and now she's out of control! I will make her understand her mistakes today!"