Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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Rose glared at Lily and Mia one last time before storming off, her fists clenched in anger. Her teeth ground together as she seethed inwardly,

“Sister Mia, that was amazing!” Mira exclaimed, giving her a thumbs–up.

The three women–Lily, Mia, and Mira–burst into laughter as they watched Rose’s hasty retreat, Leon, on the other hand, looked puzzled. Still, he decided to stay quiet, realizing it was b

not to meddle in the

affairs of women.

“Sister Lily, let’s head over. They’re ready for us,” Leon said as he stood up, planting a quick kiss on Mira’s cheek before turning toward the set.

“Right!” Lily replied with a nod, her excitement bubbling over.

Today’s scene was something Lily had been looking forward to for weeks. It was a pivotal moment for her character, one that would push her acting skills to the limit. She was about to play the role of a deranged woman on the edge–quite literally. Rubbing her palms together, she couldn’t hide her enthusiasm as she prepared for the performance.

The final scene revolved around her character, the unstable younger sister of the male lead, who had sent goons to kidnap the female lead. They were to bring her to a desolate cliffside, where the deranged sister planned to eliminate her rival. Just as things reached a climax, the male lead would arrive to save the day.

Places, everyone! Ready? And… action!” Director Young’s voice boomed across the set.

The scene opened with Lily standing on the edge of a sheer cliff, a gun resting loosely in her hand. Her dark, intense eyes stared into the abyss below, her lips curling into a wicked smile. Suddenly, she let out a -chilling laugh, the sound echoing through the vast emptiness.

Where are you taking me?” a muffled cry

her expression shifting to one of wicked delight as she recognized the panicked voice. Her target had finally arrived. Without a word, she motioned to

as the guards dragged her forward. “Who are you? Why are you doing this? Let me go!” the victim cried

eyes, spinning the gun in her hand with

the captive’s face. As her vision adjusted, Rose gasped in shock. “E–Elder Sister? You? You’re the one behind

men, she said, “You’re done here. Your payment has

spread across his face. “Miss,” he began, his tone oily and suggestive. “I know we’ve completed the job, and it’s not my place to interfere. But if I

than

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continued licking his line “If revenge is what you’re after

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way to make her suffer. Trust me, Miss, this idea will be much more

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noticed the man’s vile gaze lingering on her, and a sinking dread filled her heart. She immediately realized what he intended to suggest.

for mercy.

as she leaned back, feigning interest. “Go on,” she said. coldly, her voice dripping with

still fixed on Rose. “Miss, before you deal with her… permanently,” he said with a sly grin, “why not let us have a little fun with her first? We’ll make sure this

finish, a deafening gunshot echoed through the air,

bulky goon staggered backward, clutching his chest where the bullet had grazed him. His face paled as he realized how close he

word, and the next bullet will hit your head,” Lily snapped, her tone icy and unyielding. “I don’t miss twice.

gestured to the others. and they all hurriedly retreated,

on the cliff, only Lily and a terrified Rose remained.