Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 13

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Mia had informed Lily earlier that she might be late for the audition due to traffic. Lily, ever composed, had reassured her it wasn’t a problem. Feeling relieved, Mia hadn’t expected to walk into a storm of insults. directed at her artist when she finally arrived at the venue.

As she entered, Mia’s eyes narrowed at the scene before her. A group of people was openly ridiculing and cursing Lily. Her anger flared instantly. How dare they? she thought, her protective instincts kicking in. Who do they think they are to bully someone under my wing, especially someone signed with Marvellous. Universe?

From the moment Lily joined her agency, Mia had taken her under her care like a younger sister. Witnessing this blatant harassment enraged her. Determined to intervene, she stormed over to stand firmly beside Lily.

What caught Mia off guard, however, was Lily’s demeanor. Despite the scorn and accusations being hurled at her, Lily remained calm and composed. Her serene expression made it seem as though she were entirely unbothered by the chaos around her. Mia was both impressed and puzzled. Most people would crumble under such hostility, but Lily stood unmoved, exuding quiet strength.

Just as Mia was about to speak up, a voice interrupted her thoughts. She turned her attention to the woman addressing her, trying to place the vaguely familiar face.

Mia tilted her head slightly and asked, “And you are?”

Hearing the question, Lily let out a soft chuckle, which visibly irritated the other woman. Abby’s confident smile faltered momentarily before she quickly recovered, masking her embarrassment with laughter. “Miss Mia, I’m Abby.”

Mia’s expression remained neutral as she nodded. “Ah, yes. You played the second female lead in Darkness, didn’t you?”

Abby’s face brightened at the recognition, and she gave Lily a sidelong glance before responding. “Yes, Miss Mia! It’s an honor that you remember me.”

mistakenly assumed Mia might

shameless. Everyone here has seen through your intentions to seduce one of the judges for this role. Why don’t you stop wasting our time and

smug satisfaction, believing she had cemented her place in Mia’s good graces. What she

see, this person here is so shameless. Even after her schemes to

clenching tightly at her sides. Seeing this, Abby felt a wave of triumph.

thought, she mused. Miss Mia

Mia’s outburst against Iily, but what came

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my artist had to resort to seduction

silent. Abby’s jaw slackened, and the other onlookers stared in stunned disbelief. Artist? Did she just say her artist? Every eye darted between Mia and Lily,

her attention to Abby, she raised an eyebrow. “Perhaps you should quit acting and consider a career in investigative journalism. Not even many at Marvellous Universe know about this yet, but

pointing directly at Lily, she declared. “This is my artist–the newest talent signed under my management. And you, a small–time actress, dared to bully her? Have

she continued. “And what was that about using one’s face and body? Did you

a minor role?”

her confidence crumbling into panic. Mia’s next words were the final blow: “Prepare to