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.

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

embraced

Morgan’s reputation as a

you, Uncle,” Ryan said gratefully.

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

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

father–in–law?”

despite the tension. “Of course,

to make some calls, confident he could salvage

own corner of the world, Lily set her phone down with a satisfied smile. The sense of control she felt was exhilarating. Watching her adversaries

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to help Ryan recover if they played their cards right. This

ready to strike again, harder and deeper. Her next

her waist from behind, pulling her close. She felt a warm

morning, she

gentle kisses down her neck. She tilted her head slightly,

Ethan asked, his voice low, as he lightly nibbled

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

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

excitedly, her eyes lighting up. “What did you think?

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

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,

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

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

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