Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 9

Lily:

I felt trapped, surrounded by

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my cries for help swallowed by the deafening roar of the fire. Panic surged through me as I spun around, desperately searching for an escape, but the inferno offered none..

“Help me… someone, please!” I screamed, my voice hoarse with desperation.

Then, suddenly, laughter rang out–mocking, cold, and disturbingly familiar. I turned toward the sound, my heart sinking as I saw Rose, Ryan, and Riley standing outside the fire, their faces twisted in cruel

amusement.

“In this life too, you’re destined to remain our puppet, Lily,” Rose sneered, her voice slicing through the chaos like a blade. “Now… die!”

Their laughter echoed around me, growing louder, more menacing, as if it were the final blow to my soul.

“No!” I screamed, bolting upright from my bed. My breath was ragged, my heart pounding wildly in my chest. I was drenched in sweat, my hands trembling as I looked around the dimly lit room. No fire. No Rose. Just the haunting remnants of a nightmare.

Taking deep, steadying breaths, I forced myself to calm down. “It’s over,” I murmured to myself. “Just a dream… but not my future.” I clenched my fists tightly, the fire of my determination burning brighter than ever. This time. I’ll change my destiny. Rose, Ryan, Riley–you won’t control me again.”

With renewed resolve, I swung my legs over the side of the bed, my feet hitting the floor with purpose. I moved to the bathroom, the cool water of the shower washing away the remnants of my nightmare, helping me regain focus. Refreshed, I dressed in a simple yet stylish blue top paired with white jeans. After applying a light pink lip gloss and styling my hair in a half–up, half–down look, I slipped on my sneakers, grabbed my purse, and left the apartment.

As the cab pulled up to the towering building of Marvellous Universe, I felt a surge of resolve course through me. Standing before the impressive structure, I thought, ‘This is where it begins.

I entered the lobby, my heels clicking softly against the polished floor as I approached the receptionist. “Excuse me,” I said hesitantly, “can you tell me where Sister Mia’s office is?”

The receptionist, a young woman with oversized glasses that gave her a sweet, endearing appearance, looked up at me and smiled. “Are you Miss Lily?”

I nodded. She quickly made a call, and within moments, a staff member arrived to escort me. I followed them into the elevator, silently absorbing my surroundings, until we reached the floor where Mia’s office was located.

Standing before the door, I knocked lightly. “Come in, I heard Mia’s voice call from within.

with

on me with something almost like admiration. Her appearance was immaculate,

I can’t thank you enough,” Mia said earnestly, taking my hand. Her gratitude was genuine, her words heavy with

on heron her choulders seemed to lift with

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change taking root, both in my life and in the future I was determined

nothing. Sister Mia,” I replied

sincere.

then, let me introduce you to our CEO.”

picked up on the respectful greetings Mia received from every corner. Occasionally, curious glances flicked my way, but

at the CEO’s office, and Mia knocked before a deep, cheerful voice called

of Marvellous Universe. His friendly smile and sharp features radiated confidence and warmth, the kind

Mia began with a smile, “this is Lily,

eyes sparkled with pleasant surprise as he turned his gaze on me, his grin widening. “So, this is the person who’s caught Mia’s attention,” he said,

from my previous life, but his easy demeanor made me

his smile never fading. “Know you? Not exactly. I just mean that you’re

seemed off. Before I could dwell on it, Mr. Parker leaned forward, his expression suddenly serious. “Miss

replied courteously, keeping

You know, by signing here, you’ll be directly competing with your sister,” he said, watching me intently.

didn’t let my smile waver as I prepared my response, my resolve unwavering, Mia had likely shared details about me with him already, so I didn’t see

my

as I responded. “I have no problem competing with my sister,” I said smoothly. “Besides, your company is far superior to “Motion Stars. They already have Rose; they don’t need me. Or… is Boss Parker

boldness. He laughed heartily,

entertained. “It will be a pleasure to work with someone like you.” He then pulled a stack of documents from his desk drawer and placed them in front of me. “Here’s the contract.

down at the papers, feeling the weight of the moment. This was it–my future, right there in front of me. And with it, the opportunity to change everything.

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