Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8
Lily:

I noticed the disbelief etched across Mia’s face, and I could tell she was trying to process what I had just said. I kept my tone calm and polite as I addressed her. “Miss Mia, I understand this might sound unbelievable, but I ask you to hear me out first.”

Mia looked at me, unsure of how to respond. After a moment, she nodded vigorously, her curiosity clearly piqued.

I continued, my voice steady and confident. “I am the eldest daughter of the Miller Family. In that movie, I stepped in and performed in place of Rose. This is the truth.”

Her eyes widened as she processed what I’d said. I could see the wheels turning in her mind, trying to make sense of it all. She looked at me like a journalist uncovering a scandal, and the excitement was growing in her gaze. “You’re saying you’re her elder sister? Then why has there never been any mention of you?”

I sighed softly, my expression thoughtful as I explained, “Because my identity was deliberately kept hidden.”

“Oh…” Mia nodded slowly, as if the idea was starting to make sense. But I could tell the doubt still lingered in her mind. What if I was just making it all up?

She pressed further, her curiosity pushing her forward. “Then why reveal yourself now? Why not work for the same company as your sister? Why sign with Marvellous Universe instead?”

My expression darkened slightly, and I couldn’t quite hide the weight of the situation. “It’s… complicated,” I replied.

Mia offered me a small smile, her mind clearly still running at full speed. “You do realize that by signing with us, you’ll be competing against your sister?”

I gave her a firm nod, and for a brief moment, something intense flashed in my eyes—maybe it was hatred, maybe something else. It was so quick that I wasn’t sure she’d caught it, but when I looked at Mia, I saw her eyes narrow slightly, as if she had. I couldn’t help but wonder what she was thinking now.

That look, though fleeting, convinced Mia I wasn’t lying. But still, so many questions must have crowded her mind. Why had my existence been concealed? Why did no one know about me? And why had I performed in Rose’s place?

As Mia pondered visibly, I could almost see the pieces starting to fit together in her mind. She was smart, and I could tell she was making the connections. I had to admire her ability to see the bigger picture, and I noticed the realization crossing her face. I could tell she was recalling Rose’s features—her body shape, her height. If I had disguised myself as Rose, it made sense that I could easily pass for my younger sister.

With growing certainty, Mia seemed to conclude that I was genuine. Her mind was likely already spinning with the possibilities. She was probably seeing this as an incredible opportunity for the company.