Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 118

At the Hospital

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While Ethan and his driver were being treated in the ICU, a strikingly handsome man stood outside the operation theater. His sharp features were accentuated by an impeccably tailored black suit, radiating an aura of authority and menace.

Nearby, the man in black who had brought Ethan to the hospital stood silently in a corner, his head bowed as he awaited further instructions.

“How’s the driver?” the suited man asked, his voice calm but laced with an undercurrent of coldness.

“The driver is severely injured, Boss,” the man in black replied. “He’s being treated in another room.”

The suited man nodded thoughtfully. “Find out if he has any family. If he does, send them some money to keep them quiet.”

“Yes, Boss,” the man in black acknowledged with a slight bow.

“What about the CCTV footage?” the suited man continued, his tone sharper now.

“It’s all taken care of. The footage has been completely destroyed. No one will be able to retrieve it,” the man in black assured him.

“Good.” A satisfied smirk spread across the man’s face. He waved his hand dismissively, signaling the man in black to leave. With a respectful bow, the subordinate disappeared down the corridor.

The man’s gaze shifted back to the operation theater. A dark chuckle escaped his lips as he muttered under his breath, “Ethan, my dear ex–best friend… Do you like my little welcoming gift? This is just the beginning. The pain you feel now is nothing compared to what’s coming.”

His eyes gleamed with malice as he whispered, “I’m back, Collins Ethan. The families you hold dear–the Astor’s, the Collin’s, and the Baldwin’s–will all crumble. You destroyed my family, took my father from me, and left me with nothing. You betrayed me, shattered our friendship… and now, you’ll pay. Every single one of you will pay.”

Clenching his fists tightly, he turned to face the operation theater one last time, his jaw set in determination. Just then, a nurse approached him, holding a clipboard and

pen.

“Excuse me, sir,” she began, her tone polite but professional. “Are you related to the patient?”

The man’s icy demeanor returned in an instant. “No,” he replied curtly, his voice clipped. Without another glance at the theater, he turned on his heel and strode away.

spotted Assistant Ben rushing past him, his face pale with worry. The man paused, a cold smile forming on his lips. This is just the beginning, he thought, his

clicking against the tiled floor. As he reached the elevator and pressed the button, the doors opened with

had bumped into him. “Are you bli-” he started to snap, irritation flashing in his

he looked down at the nercon

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a woman–young, beautiful, and utterly captivating, even as tears streamed down her face. Her sorrowful expression tugged at something deep within him, a feeling he hadn’t experienced in

his tone softening as he gazed at her.

sorry, sir,” Lily said quickly, her voice trembling. She stepped back, bowing slightly in apology before hurrying past him toward the

hand to stop her. But she was

after her retreating figure. A strange sense of emptiness washed over him, one that lingered long after she had left. Frowning, he

him to follow

felt. His brows furrowed in

pounded as she approached and saw Assistant Ben seated outside,

worry.

Ben!” she called, breathless from running. “How is he?

up, his expression troubled. “Miss Lily, I don’t know the full details yet,” he admitted, shaking his head. “When I arrived, I was informed by the hospital staff about Boss’s condition. He sustained a serious injury on the left side of

driver?” she asked, her

driver’s injuries are more severe. He’s in a separate room being treated,” Assistant Ben said, motioning toward another part of the

from her legs. She sank into a chair, her face pale and stricken. “Ethan…”

strong. He’ll get through this. Everything will be

his phone and began making calls.

her voice shaking but firm, “please

Lily,” he replied

“ensure that no information about Ethan’s accident leaks to the media. Speak with the doctors and staff

with a nod, already planning how to execute

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