Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 10

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Silence followed on the other end, but Mr. Parker could almost picture the slight shift in Ethan’s expression. Relieved he had managed to say it in time, Mr. Parker couldn’t help but laugh to himself.

Seriously, Ethan, can you still remain calm when your crush is mentioned?

Ethan’s voice came through the line, unusually soft but laced with curiosity. “Why?”

Mr. Parker froze for a moment, caught off guard by the tone. It wasn’t like the devil to sound so… calm.

Trying to keep the mood light, Mr. Parker chuckled, “She wants to be an actress. She picked my company. and we just signed the contract a little while ago.”

There was a brief silence before Ethan replied with a simple, “Hmm.”

“Hmm? That’s all you’re going to say?” Mr. Parker huffed dramatically, hoping to coax more out of his stoic friend. “Let me tell you, Lily is stunning. When we met, she looked a bit shocked–I mean, who wouldn’t be? It must be because I’m so handsome. What are you going to do if she falls for me?”

“She’s not blind.” Ethan replied dryly.

Mr. Parker nearly choked on his own laughter. “Why am I even friends with you?” he muttered under his breath. Refocusing, he added with mock arrogance, “Ethan, let’s be honest. Apart from you, no one can rival my looks. And as for Lily-”

Before he could finish, Ethan cut him off. “Lily…? Are you that close to her already?”

The sudden shift in Ethan’s tone sent a shiver down Mr. Parkerspine. He quickly composed himself, masking his unease with a smug grin. “She’s my artist now,” he replied smoothly. “Naturally, we’ll be working closely together.”

A low chuckle escaped Ethan, the sound both unsettling and amused. Mr. Parker heart skipped a beat. Did I go too far?

“We haven’t seen each other in a while, Parker, Ethan said, his voice carrying a hint of danger. “Perhaps I should drop by and pay you a visit?”

Mr. Parker confidence wavered. His nervous laughter spilled out before he could stop it. “Hehe… No need for that, Ethan. I was just joking!”

“Hmm, Ethan replied, his tone unreadable.

Just as Mr. Parker prepared to shift the conversation, his eyes fell on a phone sitting on the corner of his desk. Lily must have left it behind. Glancing at it, an idea struck him. “Ethan, it seems Lily forgot her phone here. She’s probably with Mia. I’ll go return it to her now, so I’ll have to call you back later.”

Before he could hang up, Ethan’s voice came through once more. “Wait.”

Ethan’s voice came through, calm yet commanding. “Wait. Keep the call going.”

Mr. Parker paused, momentarily stunned, before teasing, “Ethan, I didn’t know you had such an interest in my work life.”

“Do you miss me that much, Parker? Should I come by

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immediately panicked. “N–no, no! No need for that, Ethan. Just stay where you are. I’m going now!” The idea of a “reward” from Ethan was enough to

approached, he noticed the door was slightly ajar. Just as he was about to walk in, he overheard their

was completely unaware of his presence. Her voice carried a note of admiration. “Sister Mia, Boss Parker is really an incredible person. He treated me with so

standing outside, grinned, See, Ethan? She thinks I’m outstanding.

Boss Parker act like that with anyone before. Well, apart

“Then why was he

cursed. Because if I wasn’t, the

hands, an excited realization lighting up her face. “Oh! I know! It has to be

is it, Sister Mia?”

beauty! That’s why he was so

also young and handsome.

is digging my gravel Shut up! Shut up! The devil is going

for the doorknob, determined to stop the nonsense, but froze in place when he heard

are you talking about? Isn’t Boss Parker in a relationship with CEO

Mia: “…”

Mr. Parker: “.”

the phone, Ethan:

mind raced. Should I cry because she’s pairing me

on air, utterly flabbergasted. “Lily, who

innocently. “It was on the news, wasn’t it? Sister

look. “That was just a rumor, Lily.”

true. Let’s break it down. Answer my questions with

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Mia nodded, intrigued.

Parker in a relationship with a woman?” Lily

“No.”

he ever shown interest in the

indifferent toward

ever been close to another woman?”