Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 11

+8 Pearls

Mia leaned closer to Lily, curiosity lighting up her face. Lily, I have a gay friend who’s an expert in relationships. Do you think I should ask him for advice and pass it along to the boss? Maybe he’d be so happy, he’d give me a bonus!” she said, brainstorming ways to help her superior.

Lily chuckled and nodded. “That’s actually a great idea, Sister Mia. Let’s help our boss with his relationship with CEO Ethan. Just don’t forget to share the credit if you get that bonus.”

Meanwhile, in his office, Mr. Parker sat brooding, his face clouded with hesitation: He dreaded having a conversation with Ethan. But as a thought struck him, he suddenly burst into laughter.

Mustering up his courage, he called Ethan. “Ethan… hahaha! Your woman thinks you’re gay! Hahaha! How do you plan on courting her now?” he teased.

Ethan’s voice was calm but ominous. “It seems I’ll have to visit you soon.”

Mr. Parker laughter abruptly stopped. “Haha… No need, Ethan. I was just joking!” he stammered nervously before quickly changing the subject. “So, when are you going to meet her?”

“Soon.” Ethan replied succinctly.

“Alright, take care then,” Mr. Parker said, feeling relieved. But as he hung up, a smile spread across his face. This devil does have some feelings after all.

However, his relief was short–lived. Ethan’s parting words came back to haunt him. “Not you… her.”

Mr. Parker face fell. He muttered indignantly, “I take back what I said! This devil is heartless. All he cares about is Lily!”

treat your only friend like

and dismissive. “Don’t need

you win her over when she thinks you’re gay and in a relationship

he too had been inadvertently labeled

of the misunderstanding brewing. She was engrossed in

if anything catches your eye,” Mia said, passing a stack of scripts

These are great roles.” However, she

frowned. “You don’t

gently. “They’re excellent, but I

raised an eyebrow. “Oh, I see. That’s an ambitious choice. But I heard

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a flicker of determination in Lily’s eyes, Mia hesitated. She had seen the tension between Lily and her sister. “I know things aren’t great between you and Rose, and I have no doubt you’d make a phenomenal lead. But Rose has strong backing in the industry…

life, no one had ever worried about her like this. Smiling softly, she said, “Thank you, Sister Mia, for believing in me. But I don’t want

in surprise. “Then what role are you aiming for in the film?” she asked, only for a sudden realization to dawn on

confidently.

gasped. “Lily, I’ve heard they have incredibly high expectations for that role. It’s complex and demanding. Are you sure you’re ready to take it on?”

her resolve

can bring