Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

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Ethan had just stepped out of his room when he saw a figure stumbling in the hallway. His eyes widened as he

recognized Lily, barely able to stand, her body trembling. He rushed forward, catching her just before she could

fall.

Her soft wince of pain struck a chord deep within him. Holding her steady, he gripped her arms gently but firmly.

“Lily, what's wrong? Are you okay?”

Hearing his familiar voice, Lily's tension eased slightly. She grasped his arms for support, her body leaning into

him. “Ethan... it’s you....” she murmured weakly.

“Lily, you're pale and sweating. What happened?” he asked, his concerned gaze scanning her face. “Are you

hurt? Should I call a doctor? You were at the dinner banquet with Mia-where is she?”

Lily tried to speak, but her words cout fragmented, her voice trembling from the pain. “D-dinner.... banquet

juice... drugged... hot... pain.

Understanding dawned on Ethan, and his expression darkened. Without another word, he carefully took her hand

and led her into his room. Closing the door behind them, he brought her straight to the bathroom. Tuming on the

shower, he adjusted the water to a cold stream and helped her step inside.

“This should help.” he said quietly, his voice tight with restrained

anger.

Lily nodded weakly, standing under the cold water as it cascaded over her trembling body. Her breaths cin

short gasps, but the chill offered srelief from the heat that felt like it was consuming her.

Watching her in such a state ignited a fiery rage within Ethan. His jaw tightened, and his fists clenched at his

sides. Silently, he turned and stepped out of the bathroom, leaving her to recover in privacy.

Leaning against the wall outside, he pulled out his phone and quickly typed a message to Mia, letting her know

where Lily was. With that done, he stood guard by the bathroom door, his protective instincts kicking in. “Lily,”

he called out, “do you need a doctor? Say the word, and I'll get someone here immediately.”

“No...” cher strained reply, her voice weak but resolute.

Inside the bathroom, Lily struggled to steady herself. The cold water ran down her body, but it felt like little more

than a fleeting relief. The drug's effects were relentless, and the pain seemed to intensify. Her trembling fingers

fumbled with the zipper of her gown. As she slipped out of the suffocating fabric, she bit down on her lip to

suppress a cry of discomfort.

Meanwhile, back in the banquet hall, the guests remained blissfully unaware of the unfolding chaos. Laughter

and chatter filled the room as people mingled, their attention focused on Director Young, who was preparing to

cut his birthday cake.

Mia, however, couldn't shake the gnawing worry in her chest. She hadn't seen Lily in a while, and her absence

was unsettling. Her phone buzzed, pulling her out of her thoughts. As she read the message, her face paled. Her

hands tightened around the device, and her eyes darted to Rose, who stood across the room, chatting

animatedly with an investor.

Clenching her fists, Mia shot a sharp glare at Rose. This can’t be a coincidence, she thought, fury simmering

beneath her calm exterior,

The celebratory atmosphere was suddenly interrupted by a commotion at the entrance. A cacophony of hurried

footsteps and raised voices drew everyone's attention. A group of reporters burst into the hall, cameras at the

ready their eynressions paper with anticination

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Guests exchanged puzzled glances as the reporters pushed through the crowd. Amidst the chaos, a nervous

waiter hurried into the hall, only to be stopped by Director Young.

“What's going on here?” Director Van demanded, hist

firm and authoritative.

The waiter hesitated, glancing nervously at the crowd before speaking in a low voice. “S-sir, there's a rumor...

An actress from your film is inside a room... with sinvestors. The reporters heard about it and cto catch

them... in the act.”

Gasps of disbelief rippled through the hall. Whispers spread like wildfire as the shocking news left everyone

stunned.

Everybody gasped.

“What?”

“Rubbish!” Director Young bellowed, turning to the waiter with a glare that could cut glass. “Who spread this fake

rumor? Call your manager! | want to talk to him right now. This is a private party. How did reporters even find out

about this?”

The waiter, flustered and pale, stammered out a response, but Director Young's fury left no room for

excuses.

“Who is spreading this nonsense?” he barked again. “Call your manager! | demand an explanation!”

The once-lively banquet hall descended into a tense silence. The guests exchanged uneasy glances before their

whispers broke the quiet like cracks in glass.

“Do these people have no shame?”

“Yeah, ruining a perfectly good banquet. The manager better explain this!”

“Who could spread such a malicious rumor? Wait... isn’t Lily missing?”

“Hush!” someone hissed. “Do you even know what you're implying? How could Lily be involved in such a

scandal? Do you know who she is?”

Despite the murmurs, every word reached every ear. The whispers becan invisible storm, growing louder

with doubt and speculation. No matter her reputation, once a rumor began, it spread like wildfire.

Morgan's face darkened as he glared at those speaking ill of Lily. His fists clenched. Though he didn’t love her,

she was his golden bird-his ticket to prestige. He couldn't afford to let her reputation crumble, let alone his own.

“Miss Mia,” Rose asked anxiously, “where’s my sister? Did something happen to her?”

Mia sneered inwardly, her heart brimming with satisfaction. Outwardly, she gave a calm, reassuring smile.

“Miss Rose, you needn't worry,” she said sweetly. “Lily wasn’t feeling well, so she left early.”

“Really?” Rose pressed, searching Mia's face.

Mia raised an eyebrow. “Does Miss Rose not believe me?”

Rose shook her head quickly. “No, no, | believe you. If she went home, then it’s fine. | was just worried.” She

sighed, a wave of relief washing over her features.

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Rose turned to Director Young with determination. “Director Young, we should find out who dared to spread these

malicious rumors about us”

Her words lit a fire among the crowd.

“Yes. Director

Yum we need answers!” cthe chorus of agreement..

The growing pressure left Director Young no choice. With a huff, he stormed toward the reporters.

In the corner, Rose's lips curled into a satisfied smirk. This was exactly what she wanted.

Nobody suspected the truth.

It was she who called Sierra, who orchestrated the entire plot to tarnish Lily's reputation. She had bribed the

waitress to spill juice at just the right moment and leaked the “scandal” to the reporters, giving them access to

the private party.

This was her victory-a step closer to eliminating Lily from the film and stealing the spotlight.

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