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.

opened the door and stepped inside with

her desk, her eyes softening as she took in my presence. I saw her expression shift–her gaze lingering on me with something almost like admiration. Her appearance was immaculate, radiant yet understated, and as she rose to her

words heavy with sincerity.

her choulders seemed

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taking root, both in my life and in the future I was determined to shape. This was only the beginning.

was nothing. Sister Mia,” I replied modestly, my smile

sincere.

let me introduce you to our CEO.” She gestured for

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

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

and charismatic CEO of Marvellous Universe.

a smile,

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,

much about this man from my previous life, but his easy demeanor made me wary. “Do you know me?” I asked, tilting my head slightly,

laughed awkwardly, his smile never fading. “Know you? Not exactly. I just mean that you’re exceptionally talented and beautiful–it’s no wonder Mia noticed you.”

about his tone seemed off. Before I could dwell on it, Mr. Parker leaned forward, his

courteously, keeping

you choose to work with our company instead of ‘Motion Stars? You know, by signing here, you’ll be directly competing with your sister,” he said, watching

resolve unwavering, Mia had likely shared details about me with him already, so I didn’t see the

my

my voice confident 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 afraid of a

amused by my boldness. He laughed heartily, finding my response

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. Let’s make it official.”

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

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