Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 108

Chapter 108 

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Finished 

While the crew speculated about Rose’s uncharacteristically poor performance, Mia and Lily were silently amused. Some crew members, including the director, assumed her struggles stemmed from the recent scandal surrounding Ryan’s company. Others speculated she might not be feeling well. 

But Lily and Mia knew the truth. All of Rose’s previously praised acting had been carefully orchestrated and supported by Lily behind the scenes. Without that assistance, her skills were exposed for what they truly were–mediocre at best. Compared to Lily’s natural talent, Rose’s acting was bound to pale in comparison. 

Watching Rose stumble and falter on set gave Lily a sense of satisfaction. This was exactly what she had intended to demonstrate–Rose’s weaknesses laid bare for all to see. 

“Director Young, perhaps we should take a ten–minute break,” Lily suggested, her tone calm and professional. 

The director nodded, clearly frustrated but agreeing with her. “Alright, everyone, take ten minutes.” 

As the crew dispersed, Lily approached Rose, who was sulking in a corner. She offered her a pleasant smile that only made Rose’s anger flare. 

“What do you want now?” Rose snapped, her voice filled with irritation. Her morning had already been disastrous, and she wasn’t in the mood for Lily’s games. 

“Relax, little sister,” Lily said with a casual shrug. “I just wanted to give you a little advice. You know, talent can be polished with hard work. If you put in real effort, you might actually become a decent actress one day.” 

Rose scoffed, rolling her eyes. “Are you seriously trying to act concerned for me?” 

“Concerned? Not at all,” Lily replied, laughing lightly. “I just want this scene to go smoothly. After all, I’m really looking forward to tormenting you in the next part of the script.” 

With that, Lily turned to leave, but her attention was caught by Ryan approaching them. Her lips curled into a mocking smile. “Ah, here comes the other half of the disaster duo. One’s jobless, and the other can’t even do her job. You two really are a perfect match.” 

Ryan’s jaw tightened as he clenched his fists, but he chose to ignore her cutting remarks. He walked straight past Lily and over to Rose. 

Seeing him approach, Rose’s eyes lit up with affection. Ryan leaned in to kiss her forehead, offering her comforting words of encouragement. “You’ve got this. Just focus, okay?” he said gently, his gaze flicking toward Lily with thinly veiled resentment. 

Lily, unfazed, turned her attention to the makeup artist who was doing final touch–ups on her appearance. Meanwhile, Rose hastily flipped through her script, trying to prepare for the next take. 

When the break ended, both actresses returned to their positions, and the director called for action. 

“No?” Stella, played by Lily, asked, her voice sharp and commanding as she stared down at Hannah. 

“Sister… S–sister…” Rose stammered, embodying Hannah’s fear and anxiety. “I… I love Lucas.” 

Lily’s Stella stepped closer, her presence dominating the scene. “Break up with Lucas,” she ordered, her tone leaving no room for argument. 

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Chapter 108 

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“No!” Hannah cried, shaking her head vigorously. “I love him, Sister!” Her voice quivered, her fear palpable. Her body trembled as she tried to stand her ground, but her eyes betrayed the overwhelming terror she felt under Stella’s suffocating gaze, 

The tension in the scene was electric. Lily’s commanding performance elevated the intensity, while Rose struggled to keep up. 

Tracing her fingers slowly along Rose’s chin, Lily tightened her grip suddenly, her nails pressing into the skin as she sneered, “You, my dear little sister, are going to break up with him. Now, say it.” 

The pain made Rose wince, but she bit back her anger. She knew Lily was being intentionally cruel, but yelling or retaliating would only make things worse. Fighting back tears, she cried out, “No! I love him, Sister! I won’t break up with him!” 

Lily’s expression shifted instantly, her face darkening as a sinister smile curled her lips. A low, manic laugh crupted from her throat. “Not going to break up?” she repeated mockingly, her voice rising. “You’re not going to break up? Ha! Let’s see about that.” 

With a sudden burst of energy, Lily began searching through Rose’s pockets. Her hands were firm, almost aggressive, as she finally pulled out a phone. Holding it up triumphantly, she smirked. “Here it is. Call him. Right now. Tell him it’s over.” 

Rose trembled under her sister’s intense gaze. “Sister, please…” she whispered, her voice cracking. 

“You’re my sweet little Huaer, aren’t you?” Lily cooed mockingly, gripping Rose’s hair tightly. “You’ll do this for me, won’t you? You know better than to disobey me.” 

“Aah!” Rose screamed as her sister yanked her hair harder. 

“Call him!” Lily demanded, thrusting the phone into Rose’s hands. “Tell him you’re done. Tell him you’re mine. Everything I love must belong to me–do you hear me?” 

Tears streaming down her face, Rose threw the phone to the ground, her hands trembling. “No! I love him! And he loves me too!” she cried desperately. 

Smack! 

A loud slap echoed through the room as Lily’s hand struck Rose’s face. The director had instructed her to make it look real, but this slap wasn’t acting–it was raw, fueled by Lily’s own anger. 

Rose stumbled slightly from the force but managed to stay upright. She clenched her fists, forcing herself to endure the humiliation. After all the failed takes, she didn’t want to be the reason this scene fell apart again. 

“Shut up!” Lily barked, her voice filled with venom. “Lucas doesn’t love you! He never has, and he never will. Do you understand me? He belongs to me!” Her eyes blazed with fury, her body shaking as she seethed with 

rage. 

Then, as though a switch had been flipped, Lily’s demeanor softened. Taking a deep breath, she released Rose’s arm and forced a smile. “Hannah,” she said, her tone eerily sweet, “you’re my little sister. I don’t want to hurt you. I love you, so why are you making me do this?” 

Rose’s tears flowed freely as she shook her head. “No,” she said firmly, her voice breaking. “No matter what you do, I won’t listen to you. Lucas and I love each other. You can’t change that!” 

Lily’s smile vanished in an instant. Her eyes narrowed, and her voice dropped to a chilling whisper. “Guards!”