Rebirth anthology
There are always women who are merely struggling to survive and claim the rights they deserve, yet are branded by the world as "vixens," "homewreckers," "vain," "selfish," "disloyal," or "unfilial."
They are identified and bound by a Scumbag Reform System, which demands that they turn over a new leaf and become better people after being reborn.
But in both their lives, they can never figure out what they did wrong. And if they must have done something wrong, then it was not being ruthless enough in their previous life!
World One: The heartless woman who abandoned her husband and child.
In her previous life, she left her promiscuous, ill husband and ran away from home to earn money with all her might. But she still cared about her son, paying for his education and buying him a house, until she discovered that he was just as awful as his father.
So in this life, she decides she wants neither husband nor son. Let them all do as they please! Wouldn't it be better to spend that money eating, drinking, and traveling the world herself?
World Two: The unfilial daughter who schemed to take her parents' fortune.
In her previous life, her father gave the company to her older brother. To prove she was just as capable as him, she built a business from scratch and competed head-to-head with him. Even though she won, all she got was a disappointed look from her father.
In that case, why should she work so hard this time around? She'll get every resource her brother has! If they won't give it to her, she'll take it!
Her father said in anguish, "The whole family spoiled you growing up. For all these years, you asked for the stars and we gave them to you. How many times have I scolded your brother? Have I ever said a harsh word to you? Why are you still not satisfied?"
The heroine sneered. "So that's what you call 'spoiling' me? Is that how you raise a daughter? You treated me like a pet. If you say you love me more than my brother, then prove it by giving me the company."
World Three: The disloyal maid
In her previous life, she was the Crown Prince's personal maid, but she switched sides and joined the rebel army. Yet, out of a moment's compassion, she spared the Crown Prince's life, leaving a hidden danger that caused their great cause to fail at the last moment.
This time, she decides to send the Crown Prince on his way from the very start.
The Crown Prince asks in confusion, "Why? I have treated you well all these years."
The heroine smiles. "You treated me well only as a servant. They're the only ones who treated me like a person with dignity."
...More worlds to be decided.
"They all say you're a bad woman."
"Why?"
"Because you have ambition and a desire for power. Because you refuse to be a pretty ornament or live by standards set by others. Because you get angry at injustice and speak up against unfairness..."
Theme: Believe in yourself
