Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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“No, no! Boss, you’re the smartest person on this planet,” Assistant Ben declared with exaggerated sincerity, hoping to pacify Ethan.

“Hmph,” Ethan nodded smugly, a small laugh escaping his lips. “At least you know that much.”

Taking a deep breath, Assistant Ben decided to address the situation. “Boss, why did you drink so much? What’s the reason? Did something happen? And even if you wanted to drink, why come to my office to do it? Look at the mess you’ve made!” His voice was filled with exasperation. “It’s only because I’m your assistant that you’re getting away with this. If you were anyone else, you’d be fired on the spot for drinking in your boss’s office!”

Assistant Ben mentally facepalmed but kept his lips tightly sealed.

“What’s with that look? Am I wrong?” Ethan’s glare could have frozen a desert.

“Hehe…” Assistant Ben gave an awkward chuckle, forcing a smile. “Boss is always right.”

“Of course I’m right,” Ethan said matter–of–factly, sitting back with an air of authority. Then he frowned, his expression shifting to one of deep thought. “Tell me something, Ben. How is it that after drinking so much, you’re still standing perfectly fine, while my head is spinning like crazy even though I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol?”

Assistant Ben hesitated before muttering under his breath, “That’s because the one who’s drunk is you, Boss.”

“What did you just say?” Ethan asked, his tone exaggerated with disbelief. “You’re saying that I’m the one who drank all this alcohol?”

Assistant Ben nodded, his face a mixture of fear and resignation.

“Really?” Ethan gasped dramatically. He leaned forward, sniffing his own shirt. His eyes widened in horror. “Oh no! Oh no! This is bad!” he exclaimed, staggering to his feet. The sudden movement made him sway dangerously.

“Boss, please be careful!” Assistant Ben cried out, rushing forward to steady him.

floor. With his arms full of clinking glass, he began walking unsteadily from one end of the room to the other. His steps were erratic, and his

behavior, he couldn’t hold

shot his assistant a sharp glare. “This is all your fault, you fool! Why did you call my Lily here?” he accused, his tone

his nose awkwardly, trying to understand his boss’s sudden outburst. “Boss, Miss Lily is coming

head as if dealing

Ben stood there, speechless. He still couldn’t understand why his boss was so upset about Lily’s arrival. Rut after a few ceconds

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ramblings. Still, he couldn’t help but find his boss’s antics amusing. Ethan, the man who was always composed, cold, and

clutching several empty alcohol bottles. His gaze darted around the room, searching for

for Christmas to come? Move it! Come here and help me hide

Boss,” Assistant Ben replied, half–amused, half–exasperated.

any

annoyance. When Assistant Ben noticed her, he opened his mouth to speak, but Lily quickly raised a finger to her lips, signaling him to

still oblivious to her presence. “What’s the best place to hide these bottles? Come on, think!”

could respond, Lily’s calm but firm voice rang out. “Ethan,

if trying to clear his head. Then, turning to his assistant, he asked,

biting back a

a second. I’m the one who’s drunk. I’m the one who loves my wife. So why are

Assistant Ben: “…”

Lily: “…”

broke the awkward silence. “Dear husband, you’re hearing my voice because I’m standing right behind you,” she said, her tone

she’s right behind me!” He let out a laugh, but then his eyes widened in sudden realization. He spun around

goofy grin