Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 192

+8 Pearls

Standing outside a dimly lit, second–rate bar, Lily frowned, her unease evident. “Why did you bring me here?” she asked, her voice tinged with suspicion. A quick glance at the establishment made it clear it wasn’t the sort of place she’d expect someone like Ethan to frequent. The lively yet questionable atmosphere seemed out of sync with his typically refined demeanor.

Ethan smiled, his hand gently encasing hers. “Come inside, and you’ll find out.” Without waiting for her consent, he led her through the entrance.

Inside, the bar buzzed with life. Patrons of various ages crowded the space, their conversations blending with the clinking of glasses and pulsating music. Waiters and waitresses weaved through the throng, their attire deliberately suggestive, catering to the uninhibited crowd. To Lily, it felt like a far cry from the upscale venues she was accustomed to.

As they found a table in a corner, Lily quickly ordered drinks, her curiosity battling her discomfort. When their drinks arrived, she turned to Ethan, her gaze sharp. “Now will you tell me why you brought me to a place like this?”

Ethan’s lips curled into an enigmatic smile. “Patience, my love. Just a little patience.”

Lily glanced around, her unease growing. The air reeked of alcohol and sweat. Groups of people laughed raucously, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings. She caught sight of a waitress brushing off an inappropriate advance from a customer, while another woman seemed to encourage similar attention. The scene left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Before she could voice her discomfort again, a waitress approached their table. She was young and heavily made up, her short skirt and tight blouse leaving little to the imagination. With a practiced, sultry smile, she leaned closer to Ethan. “Hello, sir. Can I get you anything else?” she purred, her tone dripping with innuendo.

Lily’s eyes narrowed. “Leave,” she said curtly, her voice cold.

But the waitress ignored her, her attention solely fixed on Ethan. Her gaze was bold, her intentions unmistakable. “Sir, if there’s anything you need, anything at all, just let me know. I can make sure all your wishes come true,” she added, her voice laden with suggestion.

flared into anger. Was she invisible? She glanced at Ethan, who appeared utterly unfazed by the waitress’s advances. The lack of reaction from him only fueled her frustration. Turning her sharp gaze back to the woman, she said, her words dripping with sarcasm, “How

Maybe

she realized she had completely misjudged the situation. Lily, dressed modestly with only her eyes visible, had been

the couple alone. Lily turned back to Ethan, her expression a mix of annoyance

“All in good time, my love. All in good time.”

the waitresses working at this bar had a way of earning extra money by entertaining wealthy patrons. When this particular waitress saw Ethan walk in, she immediately recognized an opportunity. From his attire and demeanor, she could tell he was both rich and undeniably handsome. Most of the men frequenting this bar were far from refined. their intentions blatantly obvious, but

exception.

she approached, she felt the intense, almost murderous gaze of Lily piercing through her. It was clear that if she said or

Turning her attention to her husband, she

Lily repeated sweetly,

still

she said, her hands moving

froze. “Wait, wait!” Ethan quickly stopped her, his voice tinged with panic. “Wifey, my mistake. Lesson learned.

to explain why you brought me here?” she asked, her curiosity

of the bar. “For

shimmering gown. A golden mask concealed the upper half of her face, adding an air of

about her?” Lily asked,

replied simply, taking a sip of his drink.