Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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Lily’s voice was calm yet dripping with confidence as she responded, “That’s where you’re wrong. Mr. Morgan. The difference

people in the back. Mes/ween you and me is simple. You prefer to strike from the shadows, stabbing

people in the back. Me? I like to announce my moves. If anyone has the power to stop me, they’re welcome

to try.

“Don’t act too smart, Lily!” Rose snapped, her voice trembling with frustration.

Lily let out a mocking laugh. “Oh, Rose, I don’t take orders from you anymore. But let me ask you something. What exactly are you celebrating today? Your engagement or Ryan’s downfall? Either way, it’s not my concern. Celebrate however you like. Goodbye!”

The call ended with a decisive click.

Ryan, glaring at his phone, hurled it across the room in a fit of rage. The sound of the device shattering startled everyone in the room. It was rare to see him lose control like this.

“Baby, calm down,” Rose said softly, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.

“Calm down? How can you expect me to calm down after this?” Ryan yelled, only to catch sight of the startled look on her face. Taking a deep breath, he softened his tone. “I’m sorry, Rose. I didn’t mean to shout at you. Please forgive me.”

Rose smiled weakly, trying to reassure him. “I understand, Ryan. Don’t worry. We’ll find a way to fix this. We can’t let that woman walk all over us.”

“You’re right,” Ryan agreed, his expression hardening. “We won’t let Lily win.”

As he pulled her into his arms for comfort, Rose’s mind raced with thoughts of how she could help. Turning toward her father, who appeared lost in thought, she asked, “Dad, can you do something to help Ryan? We can’t let this go unanswered.”

All eyes turned to Morgan as he stood and made his way toward Ryan’s parents. A sly smile spread across his face as he placed a hand on Ryan’s father’s shoulder.

“now that we’re practically family, I’ll make sure

Ryan’s father as he embraced Morgan. “Thank you,” he

exhaled deeply, feeling a glimmer of hope. He knew Morgan’s reputation as a cunning strategist. If anyone could turn this

Uncle,” Ryan said

laughing. “There’s no need for formalities. The Miller Corporation will back you

to my daughter, perhaps it’s time you started calling me

father–in–law?”

tension. “Of course,

to make some calls, confident he could salvage the

Lily set her phone down with a satisfied smile. The sense of control she felt was exhilarating. Watching her adversaries scramble to fix the chaos she had

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might find a way to help Ryan recover if they played their cards right. This attack was just a small blow–a wound

ready to strike again, harder and

her waist from behind, pulling her close. She felt a warm kiss land softly on her cheek, and a smile spread

she greeted

in to trail gentle kisses down her neck. She tilted her head slightly, giving

were you talking to just now?” Ethan asked, his voice low, as he lightly nibbled

reply through a soft moan, “The Miler family… and

around and pinned her gently but firmly against the wall. His dark eyes held a playful pout, but there was something else

said, his voice teasing but with a hint of

her eyes lighting up. “What did you

tightened in mock seriousness. “You were impressive–a total badass, actually. But…” He paused, his

could sense that this wasn’t going to be an easy conversation. Letting out a nervous laugh, she tried to explain, “Oh, that? It was a trap! I knew he wouldn’t agree, so I said it. You don’t need to worry, Ethan. How could I marry him?

asked, feigning a jealous tone. Then how could you suggest marrying

giggled awkwardly. “Ethan, it wasn’t a real proposal. It was just a strategy–a trick to

her face toward him. His smile didn’t quite reach his eyes. “A trap, huh? But what if he’d said