Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11 

+8 Pearls 

Mia leaned closer to Lily, curiosity lighting up her face. Lily, I have a gay friend who’s an expert in relationships. Do you think I should ask him for advice and pass it along to the boss? Maybe he’d be so happy, he’d give me a bonus!” she said, brainstorming ways to help her superior. 

Lily chuckled and nodded. “That’s actually a great idea, Sister Mia. Let’s help our boss with his relationship with CEO Ethan. Just don’t forget to share the credit if you get that bonus.” 

Meanwhile, in his office, Mr. Parker sat brooding, his face clouded with hesitation: He dreaded having a conversation with Ethan. But as a thought struck him, he suddenly burst into laughter. 

Mustering up his courage, he called Ethan. “Ethan… hahaha! Your woman thinks you’re gay! Hahaha! How do you plan on courting her now?” he teased. 

Ethan’s voice was calm but ominous. “It seems I’ll have to visit you soon.” 

Mr. Parker laughter abruptly stopped. “Haha… No need, Ethan. I was just joking!” he stammered nervously before quickly changing the subject. “So, when are you going to meet her?” 

“Soon.” Ethan replied succinctly. 

“Alright, take care then,” Mr. Parker said, feeling relieved. But as he hung up, a smile spread across his face. This devil does have some feelings after all. 

However, his relief was short–lived. Ethan’s parting words came back to haunt him. “Not you… her.” 

Mr. Parker face fell. He muttered indignantly, “I take back what I said! This devil is heartless. All he cares about is Lily!” 

Pouting, he grumbled, “Ethan, how could you treat your only friend like this? Fine, I won’t help you woo Lily at all!” 

Ethan’s reply was sharp and dismissive. “Don’t need your help.” 

Stunned into silence, Mr. Parker put his phone down with a huff. He smirked mischievously. “Let’s see how you win her over when she thinks you’re gay and in a relationship with me. Good luck, Ethan.” 

What he didn’t realize was that in Lily’s eyes, he too had been inadvertently labeled as part of this “relationship.” 

Elsewhere, in Mia’s office, Lily remained blissfully unaware of the misunderstanding brewing. She was engrossed in discussing her next career move with Mia. 

“Lily, here are some scripts for you. Let me know if anything catches your eye,” Mia said, passing a stack of scripts to her. 

Lily carefully examined the options before smiling. “As expected of you, Sister Mia. These are great roles.” However, she placed the scripts back on the table. 

Mia frowned. “You don’t like them?” 

Lily shook her head gently. “They’re excellent, but I want to work in Shades of Love.” 

Mia raised an eyebrow. “Oh, I see. That’s an ambitious choice. But I heard the lead female role has already. 

22:04 Tue, 4 Mar 

Chapter 11 

+8 Pearls 

Noticing a flicker of determination in Lily’s eyes, Mia hesitated. She had seen the tension between Lily and her sister. “I know things aren’t great between you and Rose, and I have no doubt you’d make a phenomenal lead. But Rose has strong backing in the industry… 

Lily felt a warm sense of gratitude. In her previous life, no one had ever worried about her like this. Smiling softly, she said, “Thank you, Sister Mia, for believing in me. But I don’t want to take Rose’s role” 

Mia blinked in surprise. “Then what role are you aiming for in the film?” she asked, only for a sudden realization to dawn on her. Her eyes widened. “Don’t tell me… you want to play the psychotic sister?” 

Lily nodded confidently. “That’s right.” 

Mia gasped. “Lily, I’ve heard they have incredibly high expectations for that role. It’s complex and demanding. Are you sure you’re ready to take it on?” 

“Absolutely,” Lily replied, her resolve unwavering. 

Lily smiled confidently. “Trust me, Sister Mia. No one can bring this character to life better than I can.” 

Mia studied Lily’s calm determination and felt her own confidence grow. “Alright,” she said with a nod. 

Shades of Love was an exceptional script, a complex love triangle involving the male lead, the female lead, and her psychologically troubled sister. While Lily had portrayed the female lead in a past life, she had always been captivated by the psycho sister’s character. It was a uniquely challenging role, one that demanded finesse and depth to convey the duality of the character–a seemingly sweet and innocent girl harboring a darker, fractured side.