One of the nurses finished speaking, then quickly grabbed her colleague—the one who had wished Eclipse dead—and they both hurried away in a panic.
Moments later, they returned with everything Eclipse had asked for.
Eclipse stood in front of the mirror, holding a damp cotton pad as she began wiping off the thick layers of foundation and bright lipstick from her face.
Each stroke removed the mask she'd been hiding behind, layer by layer.
Jessica had once told Eclipse that her brother Robert preferred women who looked bold and glamorous.
So, this poor girl had piled on heavy makeup and dressed in flashy clothes, trying to fit an image that wasn't her.
She had even chosen outfits that were far too mature for her age, thinking it would make her more appealing.
But it only led others to make fun of her behind her back, branding her "the ugliest girl in the socialite circle."
As the makeup finally disappeared, Eclipse gazed at her real face reflected in the mirror.
Her pale skin was free of color, almost ghostly, but her big, dark eyes shone with a haunting beauty that took even her by surprise.
Her small face was delicate, with no forced expressions—just quiet strength and a hint of sorrow in her gaze.
She didn't stare in awe because of her beauty; she was shocked by how familiar her face looked.
It wasn't just the name they shared; they looked exactly alike, like a reflection from her past life.
Eclipse lowered her eyes, hiding the emotions bubbling up inside.
She met her own gaze in the mirror, her brows arched slightly, her eyes holding a cold, sharp glint. "Eclipse, I'll avenge you."
Since she had taken over this girl's body, she owed it to her to bring justice, to set things right for the innocent girl who had been wrongfully destroyed.
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In the Jade Family mansion, Mrs. Jade was furious.
"You little brat! Are you trying to ruin everything? Do you even understand what you've done? Eclipse's mother left her 20% of the Rocelyn family shares! With that fortune, the Jade family could reach new heights!" Mrs. Jade's face twisted in anger, her fists clenched as she spoke.
They had almost claimed that money, but Jessica's actions had wrecked their plans.
Robert, standing nearby in a sleek suit that made him look distinguished and powerful, frowned at her words. "Mom, where did you hear this from?"
"Eclipse told me herself. It's true!" Mrs. Jade sneered, shaking her head. "I've told you before, no matter how beautiful Jessica is, she's still the daughter of a mistress. Eclipse is the real daughter of the Rocelyn family. With her mother's background, there's no doubt she inherited something. But you've let that girl, Jessica, blind you. You even went as far as to call off the engagement. It's infuriating!"
Mrs. Jade gritted her teeth, glancing toward Eclipse's hospital room. "Go there now, and whether you charm her or lie, get the marriage certificate with Eclipse as soon as possible!"
Robert's expression turned cold. "I've already said I won't marry her."
"Are you serious right now?!" Mrs. Jade's voice rose, but then she softened, reminding herself of Eclipse's reputation and the nasty rumors that followed her.
She understood Robert's hesitation, but money was money.
"Robert, I know Jessica has a hold on you, but think about this. We're talking about 20% of the Rocelyn shares. That's a massive stake! With that, you could easily become the largest shareholder. Imagine what that could do for us. If our families merge, we could be unstoppable in Star City, maybe even enter the central business district. Isn't that worth swallowing your pride for?"
Robert's face stayed frozen, his eyes showing no hint of interest.
The idea of marrying a "disgraced" woman still filled him with disgust.