My Abuse System Matched Me with a Lovesick Male Lead

Sean Parker's first love, Thea Smith, is back. The comments flood in, as everyone is waiting for me to frame her and then get brutally exposed.

But the system I'm bound to is an angst system. So, I can only earn points by suffering. Only with full points can I win ten billion dollars.

I'm scratching my head as to how to rack up points when Thea suddenly cuts her own face with a knife.

She points at me accusingly and cry, "Why did you ruin my face?"

I'm overjoyed.

It's finally here—this is the part where I get tormented!

But Sean points to the corner coldly. "The surveillance camera is on. Do you want me to replay it?"

The air freezes, and I see a line of text appear above her head.

It reads, [Angst Points: +25]

Countless comments pour in like a frenzy.

"Holy crap! Is Thea also bound to a system?"

"No way. Are both the evil supporting character and the scheming female lead players who are farming points?"

I look at the 25 points Thea scored so easily and think about the 15 points I've painfully accumulated over six years.

I clench my fists.

This isn't some tragic romance story. It's clearly a cutthroat competition between players!

In that case, it is time for me to fight back.

In that instant, the comments section went wild.

"Stella can't keep her expression in check anymore!"

"I mean, even without the supporting female lead's move, the female lead will still gain points if she puts the male lead through the original angst-filled plotline. I'm betting on the female lead!"

"It's a pure cutthroat competition!"

I found it completely unfair! It was a clear case of the system abusing its power!

"I need you to take Ms. Smith to the guest room and call Dr. Lewis over."

Sean Parker's voice snapped me back to reality. He then turned to me and said indifferently, "I need you to come with me, Stella."

Those in the comments section were still spamming frantically.

"Thea should be at 30 points now. Stella only has 15 points. She's falling way behind!"

"It's so cutthroat! I bet those working for the system are having it rough!"

"It seems like Mr. Parker isn't sticking to the plotline either—Stella will have a tough time getting points now!"

I was completely frustrated that a rival had suddenly shown up, getting in my way of winning the ten-billion-dollar prize.

Sean turned to look at me once the study door closed, cutting us off from the outside world. "You're acting strange, Stella."

He looked at me sharply. "You were falsely accused, yet you weren't furious. You even seemed… to be looking forward to it."

I instantly felt a shiver run down my spine. Sean's observation skills were too frightening. "D-did I seem like that?"

Sean's gaze remained locked on mine.

I felt uncomfortable under his intense gaze. "I'll take my leave now if there's nothing else, Mr. Parker."

I had to rethink my point-earning scheme. Thea Smith, my rival, was too cutthroat. She'd immediately scored 25 points by pretending to be the victim. Sean, on the other hand, wasn't following the plotline. It was impossible to keep going like this!

Suddenly, Sean said, "You'll be staying in the guest room tonight since Thea is currently occupying your room."

I froze for a moment, though I was secretly ecstatic. After all, I knew that having Thea—Sean's first love—snatch my room was a classic plot point in an angst-filled storyline. I felt that this wave of angst had to be worth at least five points.

Sean shot me a scrutinizing look.

"Got it, Mr. Parker," I replied before I turned to leave in a hurry.

I had just grabbed the door handle when I suddenly heard Sean's voice from behind me. "You and Thea are being really strange. I have no idea what you're up to, but you'd better not take it too far under my watch, Stella."

Those in the comments section went wild again.

"Mr. Parker looks so cool saying that!"

"Stella's eyes suddenly lit up! She is definitely plotting how to exploit the system for extra points!"

"I can't believe that the dual-system player is being warned by the NPC!"

I pulled the door open and said without looking back, "You can rest assured that I'll be very well-behaved, Mr. Parker."

I was walking down the hallway when the system notification sounded.

[Detected: "Room Change" event]

[Origin: Sean's subjective arrangement]

[Emotional Damage Rating: Low]

[Angst Points: +1]

[Current Progress: 16/100]

I was on the verge of protesting when I found out that I had only gained one point, but then I suddenly heard a noise coming from the second floor.

Thea was standing at the head of the stairs with gauze on her face. She smiled at me subtly, looking gentle and dignified.