Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 194

+8 Pearls

Ethan walked beside Lily, still shaken by the encounter. “As my devoted wife, shouldn’t you be jealous that some random woman touched me and insist on taking me home to scrub me clean?” he asked, feigning disappointment.

Lily arched an eyebrow at him, arms crossed. “Do I look like I have that kind of time to waste? Besides, who told you to catch her in the first place?”

Ethan blinked, his mouth opening as if to explain. Would she believe me if I said it was just a reflex?

“Don’t even think about using that excuse,” Lily snapped, narrowing her eyes.

Caught off guard, Ethan chuckled nervously. Despite her annoyance, he found her jealousy endearing. “You know,” he said, his voice soft, “you’re kind of cute when you’re mad.”

Her glare intensified. “And you’re irritating when you’re not taking this seriously. Why are you smiling anyway? Enjoying the fact that another woman was all over you?”

His smile disappeared instantly, and he shook his head in a panic. “No, no! Of course not. I just… I’m happy you care enough to be jealous. It means you love me.”

Rolling her eyes, Lily waved him off. “Let’s focus on finding Aurora, shall we? Are you coming or not?”

“Coming,” Ethan pouted, reaching for her hand. “But how about this–you punish me when we get

Lily considered his words for a moment before nodding. “Maybe.”

“In bed?” he added, grinning mischievously.

home?”

in her tracks, staring at him in disbelief. “Why do you always think about that? What happened to your legendary self–control?”

my self–control flies out the window. Besides,

biting back a laugh. “Enough already. Let’s

by a waiter who directed them toward a quieter part of the venue. The corridor

reached a door that was slightly ajar, Lily paused. “Do you

“Only one

deep breath and stepped forward, pushing the door open cautiously.

steps echoing lightly against the wooden floor. When Lily reached out to knock on the slightly ajar door, it opened abruptly. Standing before them was a petite woman, bundled in a plain dress

Miss Aurora?” Lily asked gently, her voice

shielding herself. Her mind raced with possibilities. Who are

was only known as the “Mysterious Woman.” The

person,” she said briskly, stepping around them. She didn’t

to face the couple. Her voice quivered, but her

forward, offering a calm smile. “We just want to talk to you, Miss Aurora.”

exhaled sharply. “Fine. What do you want?” she asked through gritted teeth.

somewhere more private?” Lily suggested, her

but she wasn’t ready to let her guard

her unease, Lily softened her voice. “We mean no harm, I promise. This is about an opportunity for you–something that could change

in Lily’s sincerity made Aurora pause. Against her better judgment,

in a cozy, private lounge at a nearby upscale restaurant. Aurora

time. She laid out her proposal with transparency, explaining how she wanted to launch Aurora’s

Aurora said, her voice laced with skepticism. “You want to make me a star, but also use me as a