Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 103

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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.

smoothly, “now that we’re practically family,

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

knew Morgan’s reputation as a cunning strategist. If

Ryan said gratefully.

need for formalities. The Miller Corporation will back you up. And now

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

father–in–law?”

chuckled despite the tension. “Of

make some calls, confident he could salvage the situation.

a satisfied smile. The sense of control she felt was exhilarating. Watching her adversaries scramble to fix the

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their cards right. This attack was just

up this mess, she was ready to strike again, harder

arms wrapped around her waist from behind, pulling her close. She felt a warm kiss land softly on her cheek, and a

she

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

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

she managed to reply through

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

yesterday,” he said, his voice teasing but with a hint of

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

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

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? I’m already married. to you.”

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

It was just a

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