Chapter 1 Origin
“Charmaine, you're so selfish. People have two kidneys—losing one won't kill you!” In the luxurious room, a man
in a tailored suit with a strikingly handsface blurted out those cold, indifferent words. Charmaine Nelson
stared blankly at Milo Nelson. This man was her third brother. After a moment, she lifted her head, a soft and
indifferent smile forming on her lips. She had been reborn! Hearing her laughter, Milo’s expression grew colder,
tinged with even more disdain. “You're still laughing?! Leah has always begged us not to make things difficult for
you. If you're unwilling, she said she could wait for another donor. She only has your best interests at heart. And
you? Charmaine, where is your conscience?” Charmaine’s smile deepened, yet it carried a hint of chill. “Just
because | refuse to donate a kidney to Leah, does that mean I'm selfish and self-centred? What's the matter? Is
this kidney | have in my body a loan from her? She expectsto be grateful when she doesn’t take it?” Milo
was stunned. He never expected Charmaine, who had always been meek in front of him, to actually argue back.
And yet ... He couldn't believe it—what she said made perfect sense!
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Suddenly, Milo seemed to realize something. His expression turned into one of certainty and disgust, as if he had
seen through Charmaine’s malicious intentions. “Right, | knew it. | knew you wouldn’t show up voluntarily at
Leah's birthday party unless you had ulterior motives. You deliberately smeared Leah's dress, wanting to
humiliate her at such an important event. You did it all so she’d back off and refuse your kidney donation, didn’t
you? “Charmaine, do you think Leah and you are the only two rare blood types that match for a kidney
transplant? You think we have no choice but to beg you? Lettell you, Jonah has already offered a 10 million-
dollar reward for a donor. With or without you, Leah will live a long, healthy life!” Milo stared at Charmaine,
barely concealing his agitation. Jonah had asked him to keep the reward a secret from Charmaine, fearing she
might refuse if she found out. Now all Milo wanted was to see Charmaine in pain. They could find a donor without
her. She was nothing. However, Charmaine didn’t show any surprise at Milo’s words. She and Leah were born on
the sday, but due to a careless nurse, they were placed in the wrong cribs, leading to eighteen years of
mistaken identities. A few months ago, the Nelsons found her.
She thought she would finally experience the warmth and love of family. But they only ever cared about Leah,
who had been raised in her place. Today was her and Leah's birthday. The Nelsons and her adoptive Read family,
had thrown a grand celebration together. The Nelsons had prepared extravagant gifts for Leah long in advance.
Charmaine had carefully dressed up and was ready to attend the party. Her mother, Olympia Nelson, had made
her change out of her gown. “Chara, Leah going back to the Reads is pitiful enough. Be sensible, and let's
celebrate your birthday another time.” They all felt sorry for Leah’s return to the Reads, but no one ever asked
how Charmaine had spent sixteen years there or the two years she had wandered the streets of South Aspus.
Charmaine wanted to say something. In the end, she said nothing and went back upstairs. She understood that
she would gradually beca part of this family. Charmaine had tried to please everyone. Even Leah, who had
taken her place and her family’s attention, treated her with genuine sincerity. All her efforts only earned her
disdain. Even the slightest mishap led everyone to assshe disliked Leah and was vying for attention. Today
was no exception. Someone had clearly pushed her, causing Leah's dress to get dirty, but they wouldn't listen to
her explanation and only accused her of being selfish and malicious. In her previous life, after Milo scolded her,
she retreated to her room and drank herself into a stupor. When she woke up, she found herself lying next to
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Nelsons attempted to conceal the incident, but the next day, someone leaked the missing hotel surveillance
footage online.
After that night, Charmaine and Leah becfamous. Leah transformed from a wealthy heiress to a popular,
high-profile socialite, admired by all. She was dubbed as someone who was born with a silver spoon, someone
who enjoyed the best treatment in life as the rich heiress wherever she went. Meanwhile, Charmaine becthe
object of public scorn—labelled a promiscuous, shameless daughter of a noble family who had tarnished their
reputation by sleeping with three men in one night. To win back her family’s approval, she agreed to donate her
kidney. Afterwards, she finally earned a sliver of attention from the Nelsons. Her parents learned what she liked
to eat. Alec, her second brother and a prosecutor, started checking on her, reminding her about the weather,
and showing concern. Zayn, her fourth brother and a genius doctor, checked her pulse daily and prepared
nutritious meals for her. Even Jonah Nelson, the oldest brother who was always occupied with work as CEO,
would cook her supper late at night.