Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 87

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Ethan was in an incredibly foul mood today, and the tension in the conference room was palpable. His frustration with his employees was so intense that he nearly considered firing all of them on the spot. 

The company had recently taken on several major projects, and Ethan had spent the day reviewing the work his team had completed so far. To his dismay, what he found was utterly disappointing. His assistant had informed him that some files were incomplete, while others were poorly executed. Ethan had no patience for laziness or irresponsibility–qualities he believed had no place in his organization. 

The employees sat silently in the conference room for nearly two hours, enduring Ethan’s sharp glares and explosive outbursts. 

“Well?” Ethan’s voice cut through the silence. “Is nobody going to say anything? I gave you some leeway recently, and this is how you repay me?” His piercing eyes scanned the room, but no one dared to meet his 

gaze. 

The truth was, Ethan had been more relaxed in recent days, and his team had mistakenly taken this as a sign that their usually strict boss had softened. But they had forgotten who he was: Ethan, a feared figure in the business world, often referred to as “the devil” for his high standards and unforgiving nature. 

“Why is the work still incomplete?” he demanded. “Did I hire you to be lazy and careless? If any of you don’t want to do your jobs properly, write your resignation letters and leave. I have no use for slackers. My company needs hardworking people, and right now, none of you fit that description.” 

A sudden knock at the door interrupted the tense atmosphere. “Come in!” Ethan barked. 

Ben entered, carrying a stack of files, “Boss, here are the files you requested,” he said nervously, handing them over. 

Ethan’s temper flared further as he flipped through the incomplete files. Ben stood nearby, visibly uneasy. trying to muster the courage to deliver another message. 

“Why is this file still incomplete?” Ethan shouted, tossing it onto the table. “Do I need to personally remind each of you to finish your work?” Grabbing another file, he roared, “And this–who worked on this project? The deadline is approaching, and this is the nonsense you bring me?” 

“Boss,” Ben stammered, hesitating. 

“What is it?” Ethan snapped, his glare shifting to his assistant. 

“It’s lunch time,” Ben began timidly. “And…” 

“Lunch?” Ethan cut him off, incredulous. “You still want lunch? Like I said, no one eats until the work is finished. Submit your files to me first, and then you can have your precious lunch. Any objections?” 

The employees shook their heads in unison, replying in a chorus, “No, Boss.” 

“But Boss Ben tried again. 

“What now?” Ethan’s voice was sharp. 

Leaning closer, Ben whispered cautiously, “Boss, Miss Lily is here… She’s waiting for you in your office, and she’s brought lunch for you.” 

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just moments ago melted away instantly. The room fell into stunned silence as the employees watched their boss transform from a furious tyrant to someone almost cheerful. 

“Alright, everyone.” Ethan said with a surprising gentleness “Go have your lunch Lunch is important How can you work well if you’re hungry? Eat, then get back to work and finish everything properly Without another word, he left the room, leaving the employees bewildered. 

The silence in the room was soon broken by murmurs. “What just happened?” someone asked 

“Ben, what’s going on with the boss?” another chimed in. 

Shaking his head with a small laugh, Ben replied, “Our savior has arrived.” 

“Savior?” the employees echoed, curious. 

“Does the boss have a girlfriend? Do we have a Lady Boss?” one employee asked, excitement creeping into their voice. 

Ben chuckled, “Perhaps. But one thing is clear–Miss Lily certainly knows how to bring out the best in him.” 

Ben gave a confirming nod, adding with a smile, “Yes, she’s here. But you all need to keep this a secret. Now, go and have your lunch!” 

With that, Ben left the conference room, leaving behind a lively discussion among the employees about who their mysterious Lady Boss could be. 

Meanwhile, in Ethan’s office, Lily was busy setting the table when the door opened. She looked up to see Ethan walking in, his face lit up with a broad smile. 

“Hey,” she greeted him warmly. “I made you lunch,” she said, gesturing to the neatly arranged dishes on the table. 

Ethan sat down beside her, his smile deepening. Taking her hand in his, he kissed it softly and said, “My wife is amazing! Thank you.” 

Blushing, Lily pointed to the food and said with a smile. “I made seafood–your favorite.” 

“Seafood?” Ethan asked, his smile faltering slightly as he frowned. “My favorite?” 

Before Lily could respond, the door suddenly swung open, and a cheerful voice rang out. “Brother! Your sweet sister is here!” 

Lily immediately recognized the young woman standing in the doorway. It was Ivy, Ethan’s spirited younger sister. 

“Oops! Am I interrupting something?” Ivy asked playfully, her eyes darting between her brother and Lily. 

“Yes! Get out!” Ethan frowned, clearly annoyed by the intrusion. “What are you doing here?” 

“No, please come in,” Lily said politely, offering a welcoming smile. 

Ivy grinned and immediately moved closer to join them. Ethan and Lily exchanged amused glances as Ivy pulled up a chair and sniffed the air enthusiastically. “Oh, seafood! Sister–in–law, did you cook this? It smells incredible!” she exclaimed, settling herself comfortably next to Lily. 

Lily was momentarily taken aback by the title “sister–in–law,” but it brought her a sense of relief. She had 

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been nervous about how Ethan’s family might react to their marriage. Being acknowledged so openly by Ivy was a reassuring moment. 

Ethan, however, looked less than pleased. “Ivy, what are you doing here?” he asked, his tone a mix of exasperation and affection. 

“Aww, don’t be so harsh, brother. I missed you, so I came to see you,” Ivy replied with mock indignation. “But now that I’m here, I’m going to have lunch with you and my lovely sister–in–law” She smiled cheekily 

“No! You’re not joining us.” Ethan declared firmly. “You’re not allowed to eat my wife’s cooking. She made it especially for me. It’s mine!” 

Ivy rolled her instead?” 

reyes and laughed. “Brother, it’s seafood. You’re allergic to it. So, isn’t it better for me to eat 

“Even if I can’t eat it, I won’t let you have it either,” Ethan retorted. “My wife cooked it for me, and it’s mine. You have no right to touch it.” 

“As your sister–in–law, I have every right to enjoy her cooking, Ivy argued, matching his tone. 

“Wait!” Lily interjected, cutting through their playful bickering. Turning to Ethan, she asked with a concerned expression, “You’re allergic to seafood?” 

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