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

he embraced Morgan. “Thank you,” he

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

Uncle,” Ryan

waved dismissively, laughing. “There’s no need for formalities. The Miller Corporation will back you up. And now

daughter, perhaps it’s time you started calling me Father

father–in–law?”

despite the tension. “Of course,

excused himself to make some calls,

corner of the world, 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

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her eyes glinting with determination. Morgan might find a way to help Ryan recover if they played their cards right. This attack was just a small blow–a wound that, with enough effort, could

was ready to strike again, harder and deeper. Her next move would

arms wrapped around her waist from behind, pulling her close. She felt

morning, she greeted

down her neck. She tilted her head slightly, giving him better access as his lips moved

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

hitched, and she managed to reply through a

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

saw the recording from yesterday,” he said, his

excitedly, her eyes lighting up. “What did you think? Wasn’t I

impressive–a total badass, actually. But…” He paused, his gaze narrowing slightly. “In that video,

She 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

remember you’re married?” Ethan asked, feigning a jealous tone. Then how could you suggest marrying someone

awkwardly. “Ethan, it wasn’t a real proposal. It was just a

quite reach his eyes. “A trap, huh?