Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 28

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The next morning. Ethan sat at his desk, a cold, unreadable expression on his face. The private investigator cautionsly entered, placing a stack of documents in front of him. The man hesitated, clearly wanting to speak, but thought better of it. 

Ethan, maintaining his stoic demeanor, picked up the file and began flipping through the pages. For a brief moment, his lips twitched upward in satisfaction as he read the initial details. However, as he reached the final pagr. his joy vanished, replaced by a fury so intense it seemed to radiate off him. 

The atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically, heavy with an almost suffocating tension. The investigator and his assistant stood frozen, trembling under the weight of Ethan’s murderous aura. 

With a sharp intake of breath. Ethan crumpled the last page in his hand and hurled it across the room. “Anything else?” he demanded, his voice dangerously low but sharp enough to cut through steel. 

The investigator’s hands shook as he managed to stammer, “S–sir. Miss Lily… she has a boyfriend.” 

The words hit Ethan like a blow, and his eyes narrowed. “She has a boyfriend?” he repeated, his tone cold and laced with disbelief. 

The investigator nodded hesitantly, while his assistant looked utterly confused, glancing between the two 

men. 

“GET OUT!” Ethan roared, the force of his voice making both men flinch. Without a moment’s hesitation. they bolted from the office, practically stumbling over themselves in their haste to escape. 

Left alone, Ethan clenched his fists, his chest heaving as he struggled to rein in his anger. But it was futile. The rage clawed at him, refusing to be subdued. In an instant, he grabbed a paperweight and hurled it across the room. It shattered against the wall, the sound echoing like a gunshot. The glass table in front of him bore the brunt of his fury next, splintering into pieces as he smashed it with his fist. 

But even with the destruction surrounding him, his anger didn’t wane. 

“How dare they?” he muttered, his voice shaking with suppressed emotion. “How dare they make Lily live like this?” 

His mind spiraled as he thought about her life. Because she was an orphan, the Miller Family had treated her like a pawn, using her talents for their gain while denying her an identity, a rightful place in their family. His Lily–so innocent, so good–hearted–had been blind to their manipulation, her love for them making her oblivious to their selfishness. 

Ethan’s jaw tightened. He had seen the details in the report. She was incredibly talented, excelling in both business and acting, but what good was it when her so–called family exploited her without a second thought? They didn’t care about her happiness, only what she could do for them. 

He wanted nothing more than to make the Miller Corporation crumble, to obliterate the people who dared to treat her this way. But he stopped himself. That company represented her hard work and dedication. Destroying it would only hurt her, and the last thing he wanted was to see her sad. 

The thought of targeting her vile stepsister crossed his mind. It would be easy to ruin the girl’s career and expose her for what she truly was. But again, he couldn’t do it. Lily had likely played a role in building her sister’s success, and hurting her sister, no matter how vile, would wound Lily too, 

For the first time in his life, Ethan felt utterly powerless. 

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What could he do? How could he protect her, free her from the chains of manipulation, without causing her pain? His chest tightened at the thought of her enduring so much, yet still managing to smile through it all. He wanted to shield her, to see that pure, radiant smile on her face every day without a trace of sorrow or burden. 

And then there was him–the so–called boyfriend, Ryan. 

Ethan’s teeth clenched at the name. If Ryan was supposed to be her partner, why wasn’t he doing anything to support or protect her? What kind of boyfriend stood by while she was treated this way? His jealousy burned, mixing with a bitter hatred for a man he had never met but already despised. 

His thoughts were a turbulent storm of anger, jealousy, helplessness, and heartbreak. 

Outside the office, the investigator and Ethan’s assistant, Ben, stood rooted in fear. The crashing and shattering sounds from within had left them pale and shaken. 

“I’ve never seen him this angry.” Ben murmured, his voice barely audible. After a moment of hesitation, he pulled out his phone and made a call. “Ceo Parker, we need you here. Something’s happened.” 

It didn’t take long for Mr. Parker to arrive. He nodded grimly at Ben before pushing open the door to Ethan’s office. Inside, the room was dark, the only light filtering in through the blinds. Amid the chaos of shattered glass and upturned furniture stood Ethan, his silhouette imposing. 

He looked like a figure straight out of a nightmare–a man consumed by fury, his presence radiating an aura so dark it felt as though he’d risen straight from the depths of hell. 

Taking a deep breath, Mr. Parker stepped into the office and shut the door behind him. As he flicked. lights, his jaw dropped in disbelief. The room was in shambles–broken glass and smashed alcohol bottles littered the floor, while overturned furniture lay scattered around like a battlefield. 

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Parker had known Ethan since childhood and was no stranger to his fiery temper, but this was on an entirely different level. Carefully, he navigated through the mess, his steps crunching over shattered glass. until he reached Ethan. His friend sat motionless on the couch, gripping an almost–empty bottle of alcohol. 

Ethan wasn’t one to drink often, let alone to this extent. The sharp scent of alcohol hung heavily in the air around him. 

“Ethan, what on earth happened?” Parker asked gently, crouching beside him. He carefully took the bottle from his friend’s hand, his concern deepening as he noticed Ethan’s dazed, almost lifeless expression. 

“I fell in love,” Ethan said suddenly, his lips curling into a bittersweet smile. The statement caught Parker off guard, and for a moment, he didn’t know how to respond. 

“Uh… isn’t that supposed to be a good thing?” Parker asked, scratching his head in confusion. “Most people celebrate when they fall in love. Sure, maybe a drink or two, but this…” He gestured around the destroyed. room. “Why would falling in love make you tear the place apart?” 

Ethan’s forlorn expression didn’t waver. Instead, he let out a deep sigh. Parker’s thoughts raced, and an odd suspicion crept into his mind. Could it be…? 

“Wait a minute.” Parker stammered, his voice laced with hesitation. “Don’t tell me… it’s… a guy?” 

Ethan snapped his head up, fixing Parker with a glare so sharp it could cut through steel. “A girl,” he said firmly. Then, almost in a whisper, he added, “Lily” 

Parker’s eyes widened, and his jaw nearly hit the floor. This was news he hadn’t expected in a million years 

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The notorious Ethan–the cold, unapproachable man everyone feared–had fallen in love? 

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“You… fell in love with a girl?” Parker repeated, still processing the revelation. “That’s incredible! Why are you sulking about it? This calls for a celebration!”