Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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The tension in the room was palpable, an icy chill settling over everyone. Taylor stood tall, his sharp gaze fixed on Morgan like a predator watching its prey. His posture was rigid, his fists clenched, prepared to act if

necessary.

From the start, he knew this confrontation was inevitable. Morgan’s true nature was bound to reveal itself. Yet, seeing the man bare his malice so blatantly still sent a wave of anger coursing through him. Today wasn’t just about settling scores; it was about protecting his sister. And Taylor had vowed that no harm would come to her, no matter what.

Morgan, meanwhile, was expecting an outburst from Lily–anger, shouting, perhaps even tears. He could sense the dangerous energy radiating from her, but her expression was not what he anticipated. Instead of rage, she wore a smile. It wasn’t warm or kind–it was the smile of someone who held all the cards, someone who saw her opponent as beneath her.

Her calm unnerved him. What was she playing at?

“Confused, Mr. Morgan?” Lily’s smirk widened, her voice dripping with mockery. “Were you hoping I’d lose my temper? That I’d yell and scream like a helpless little girl?”

She stepped forward, her tone turning sharper. “Oh, I’m sorry to disappoint you. But I’m not the person you thought I was anymore. You’re right about one thing, though–I don’t know who my parents are. Not yet. But don’t get too comfortable, Mr. Morgan.”

Her smile turned cold, almost predatory. “You see, my husband is a powerful man. With his resources and connections, it’s only a matter of time before I find them. And when I do.” She let her words hang in the air, her gaze piercing through him like a blade.

Morgan snorted dismissively, rolling his eyes in feigned indifference. But the subtle twitch in his jaw betrayed his uncase. He hadn’t planned for this. He had always assumed his scheme would work flawlessly, that Lily would remain under his control until she outlived her usefulness.

“My, my,” Lily mocked, tilting her head slightly. “You’re awfully confident for someone standing on a crumbling foundation. Did you never stop to think about what will happen when my real parents discover what you’ve done? Imagine the fury of a family that’s been searching for their daughter, only to learn she was stolen and used like a pawn by you.”

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but you’ll never find them,” he sneered. His tone dripped with arrogance. “Do you want to know why? Because I wasn’t the one who took you from your parents. Someone else did. I merely found you at the orphanage gate. Your only

his face,

knows the truth? How amusing,” she said with a chuckle. “Do you really think that’ll stop me? You

by a steely determination. “So, tell

faltered just slightly as her unwavering resolve bore down on him. For the first time, a sliver of doubt crept into his

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your husband is powerful, right? Well, go

see soon enough. But let me remind you of one thing–when I do find them, I’m not sure what they’ll do to you, But as for me…” She paused, letting her words hang in the air like a storm cloud about to burst. “I’ll

and stricken faces. She smiled coldly. “Everything you’ve built on my back–your company,

a shiver, his mockery evident. “Oh, I’m terrified,” he said with a theatrical laugh. “You think. you can destroy me? That’s a pipe dream, my dear. You don’t have

one thing crystal clear–from this moment on, I have no ties to the

on her heel and strode toward the door. But just before stepping out, she paused and looked back, her laughter ringing through

one more thing, Ryan,” she said, her tone dripping with disdain. “You’d better savor

a mocking kiss to the room. “Goodnight, everyone.” With that, she

she disappeared down the hallway, Taylor quietly slipped out of the room and

to him with

was incredible!” he said, his excitement bubbling over. “You were absolutely brilliant

is it?” she asked

it would’ve been the perfect finishing blow, right?” He hesitated, unsure if he was overstepping.