Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 144

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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.

go! I said let me go! Where are you taking me?” a muffled cry

turned slowly, her expression shifting to one of wicked delight as she recognized the panicked voice. Her target had finally

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

hand with practiced

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

calm and detached. Turning to the group of hired men, she said, “You’re done here. Your payment has already been transferred. You can leave

retreat, but one of them–a large, brutish figure–stepped forward hesitantly. His greedy eyes lingered on Rose, and a twisted grin spread across his face. “Miss,” he began, his tone oily and suggestive. “I

than just killing

H

continued licking his line “If revenge is

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suffer. Trust me, Miss, this idea

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and a sinking dread filled her heart. She immediately

for mercy.

played on Lily’s lips as she leaned back, feigning interest. “Go on,” she said. coldly, her

“Miss, before you deal with her… permanently,” he said with a sly grin, “why not let us have a little fun with her

echoed through the

where the bullet had grazed him. His face

her tone icy and unyielding.

melted instantly. Muttering under his breath, “Crazy woman,” he gestured to the others. and they

Lily and a terrified