Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13 

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Mia had informed Lily earlier that she might be late for the audition due to traffic. Lily, ever composed, had reassured her it wasn’t a problem. Feeling relieved, Mia hadn’t expected to walk into a storm of insults. directed at her artist when she finally arrived at the venue. 

As she entered, Mia’s eyes narrowed at the scene before her. A group of people was openly ridiculing and cursing Lily. Her anger flared instantly. How dare they? she thought, her protective instincts kicking in. Who do they think they are to bully someone under my wing, especially someone signed with Marvellous. Universe? 

From the moment Lily joined her agency, Mia had taken her under her care like a younger sister. Witnessing this blatant harassment enraged her. Determined to intervene, she stormed over to stand firmly beside Lily. 

What caught Mia off guard, however, was Lily’s demeanor. Despite the scorn and accusations being hurled at her, Lily remained calm and composed. Her serene expression made it seem as though she were entirely unbothered by the chaos around her. Mia was both impressed and puzzled. Most people would crumble under such hostility, but Lily stood unmoved, exuding quiet strength. 

Just as Mia was about to speak up, a voice interrupted her thoughts. She turned her attention to the woman addressing her, trying to place the vaguely familiar face. 

Mia tilted her head slightly and asked, “And you are?” 

Hearing the question, Lily let out a soft chuckle, which visibly irritated the other woman. Abby’s confident smile faltered momentarily before she quickly recovered, masking her embarrassment with laughter. “Miss Mia, I’m Abby.” 

Mia’s expression remained neutral as she nodded. “Ah, yes. You played the second female lead in Darkness, didn’t you?” 

Abby’s face brightened at the recognition, and she gave Lily a sidelong glance before responding. “Yes, Miss Mia! It’s an honor that you remember me.” 

Mia hummed noncommittally, her gaze flicking back to Lily. Her quiet observation unsettled Abby, who mistakenly assumed Mia might be siding with the crowd. Sensing an opportunity to curry favor, Abby decided to press her advantage.. 

Turning to Lily with a sneer, Abby’s voice dripped with false righteousness. “Still not leaving, are you? I don’t understand how someone can be so shameless. Everyone here has seen through your intentions to seduce one of the judges for this role. Why don’t you stop wasting our time and leave? People like you are utterly disgusting.” 

Her words were loud, designed to provoke the others into agreement. Abby’s expression betrayed her smug satisfaction, believing she had cemented her place in Mia’s good graces. What she failed to notice, however, was the dangerous glint in Mia’s eyes as she prepared to respond. 

Abby turned to Mia with a self–assured smirk, hoping to solidify her narrative. “Miss Mia, you see, this person here is so shameless. Even after her schemes to seduce one of the judges were exposed, she still insists on going through with the audition.” 

Mia’s expression darkened, her fists clenching tightly at her sides. Seeing this, Abby felt a wave of triumph. Just as 

I thought, she mused. Miss Mia must despise people like her. 

She eagerly awaited Mia’s outburst against Iily, but what came next made her blood run cold. 

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“I wasn’t aware,” Mia began, her voice dripping with mockery, “that my artist had to resort to seduction to land a mere role.” She chuckled, her tone slicing through the room like a blade. 

The room fell silent. Abby’s jaw slackened, and the other onlookers stared in stunned disbelief. Artist? Did she just say her artist? Every eye darted between Mia and Lily, struggling to process the revelation. 

Mià, clearly relishing the collective shock, let a satisfied smile curve her lips. Turning her attention to Abby, she raised an eyebrow. “Perhaps you should quit acting and consider a career in investigative journalism. Not even many at Marvellous Universe know about this yet, but somehow you do.” 

She took a deliberate pause, letting the weight of her words settle. Then, pointing directly at Lily, she declared. “This is my artist–the newest talent signed under my management. And you, a small–time actress, dared to bully her? Have you forgotten your place?” 

Mia’s voice grew sharper as she continued. “And what was that about using one’s face and body? Did you forget your own past? Or should I remind everyone how you shamelessly attempted to seduce a director for 

a minor role?” 

Abby’s face turned ashen, her confidence crumbling into panic. Mia’s next words were the final blow: “Prepare to meet our lawyers for slandering an artist under Marvellous Universe.” 

Overwhelmed, Abby dropped to her knees, tears streaming down her face. “Miss Mia, I’m truly sorry! I didn’t know she was your artist. If I had, I never would’ve-