---- Must be money your lover gave you, huh?" Swallowing her pride, Subject Three kept her composure. "I'm a perfect wife. I'm a perfect wife. I need to be virtuous. I can't lose my temper." Then Subject Three's mother-in-law had a stroke and became bedridden. Naturally, Damion shoved the responsibility onto Subject Three. That was the breaking point. She finally begged him, "Please, honey. I'm your future self. Treat me well, and we'll get that one million dollars. If not, we'll both end up dead." But Damion, selfish to his core, refused to believe the plea of the person wearing my face. "You're just lazy, making up lies to avoid looking after my mother. If you keep this up, I'll beat you senseless." His fists flew, and for the first time, Subject Three hit back. By the time they were both battered and bruised, I finally spoke. "Damion has failed." ---- Panic filled his voice. "Honey, please! Give me one more chance. I swear, I'll change!" I shook my head. I'd given Sean a chance because I knew he was harmless to me in the long run. But Damion? A cunning adult like him didn't deserve mercy. As Damion's consciousness returned to his body, chaos erupted. My mother, my husband, and my son all broke down into sobs. "How could things have turned out this way?" "Mom, please, I don't want to die. I'm only ten!" "It's your fault! You dragged me into this!" "Shut up! You were the one who said she wasn't a filial daughter!" The three of them began blaming and attacking each other. I watched the pitiful display. Damion, who had schemed just yesterday about spending the prize money on new wives. Sean, who'd insulted me before ---- the trial even began. And my mother, who'd exploited every ounce of guilt she could despite our severed ties. Ismiled. Finally, it was over. These three would give me the greatest fortune of my life. The system's voice boomed. [Congratulations, Adeline Carrey. Evident from this trial, it's clear your life is best managed by you alone. You will receive 3 million dollars and three mind-wiped slaves.] The trio instantly quieted. They wiped their tears and stood at attention behind me. Heads bowed, bodies subservient. It was oddly amusing. The audience offered their uneasy congratulations, relieved it wasn't them. Some eyed their wives, muttering, You're lucky I didn't..." Before they could finish, the system interrupted. [As the first contestant to achieve three consecutive victories, Adeline Carrey is hereby appointed asa ---- system judge.] A flood of information filled my mind-rules, processes, and the power to determine who could initiate trials. I thanked the system and turned back to the crowd. The ones who had jeered earlier? Gone, faces buried in shame as they fled. I glanced at the growing pile of trial applications. Who's next? This will be fun. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!