Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 165

After a few moments, Ethan's laptop screen lit up with a message:

Ethan.

Your one lie stole everything from me. At that time, it was UNFORGIVABLE!

Now, you've taken my life itself, and that is UNACCEPTABLE!

| hope you've fully recovered from your accident because this time, I'm coming for your HEART!

Your Death Wisher,

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XYZ.

As he read the chilling words, Ethan’s expression darkened, his sharp gaze narrowing in thought. This was the

second tthis mysterious enemy had contacted him, but this message felt different. It wasn’t a veiled warning

or cryptic riddles-it was a direct threat, simple and straight to the point.

Ethan knew the reality of his position. Being at the pinnacle of power had always meant walking a dangerous

path. Rivalries, grudges, and enemies were part and parcel of his life. Yet, something about this particular

adversary felt different. This wasn’t just someone who disliked him because of his success or power. This was

someone with a deep-seated hatred, someone who had been wronged so profoundly they were willing to risk

everything to destroy him.

But who could it be?

Despite their exhaustive efforts, he and James had uncovered nothing substantial about this enemy. The

messages were expertly crafted to leave no digital trail. Each clue they attempted to follow led to a dead

end.

This latest message, however, left Ethan even more unsettled.

What did the enemy mean by saying Ethan had “taken their life“? He'd faced and dealt with many adversaries

over the years. Yes, he had outmaneuvered them, humiliated them, and toppled their empires, but he had never

gone so far as to take a life. It was a line he had refused to cross, no matter the provocation. So why would

someone claim he had taken everything from them, even their life?

And the second part of the message...

“I'm coming for your HEART.”

What did that mean? Was it a metaphor for his life, a declaration that they intended to kill him? Or was it

something more personal? Something-someone-he held dear?

For the first tin years, Ethan felt truly perplexed. He couldn't decipher the enemy's intentions, but one thing

was clear he couldn’t afford to underestimate this threat. He needed to protect himself, not just for his own sake

but for hers.

His gaze softened as he turned toward Lily, who lay peacefully asleep beside him. In the soft glow of the bedside

lamp, her serene face radiated calmness. A small smile tugged at Ethan's lips as he watched her, the woman

who had bechis world.

She wasn't just his wife. She was his purpose. His strength. The one who held his heart in her hands.

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With a sigh, Ethan leaned down and gently kissed her forehead, his lips lingering for a moment as a wave of

protectiveness washed over him.

But as he pulled back, a thought suddenly struck him-a grim realization that sent a chill down his spine.

What if “coming for your heart” wasn’t about him?

What if the enemy's true target wasn’t Ethan at all?

His hand clenched into a fist as he silently vowed, “Whoever you are, | won't let you touch her. Not even in your

dreams”

Lily was Ethan's wife, his life, and his heart. The thought that his enemy might be targeting her gnawed at him.

But then, it seemed absurd-no one outside their trusted circle knew about their marriage. Their relationship had

been deliberately kept private, away from the prying eyes of the world.

Yet, the possibility lingered.

What if this enemy knew?

Ethan had already realized the power and intelligence of his adversary after the accident and the countless.

failed attempts to trace them. This was no ordinary foe. They were dangerous, resourceful, and highly

determined. If this enemy had uncovered his marriage, then it made sense that Lily could bectheir primary

target-a way to strike at him where it hurt the most.

But even if they knew, Ethan thought grimly, they had made a grave miscalculation.

If his enemy thought Lily was his weakness, they couldn't be more wrong. She was his strength, his reason to

fight, his purpose. For her, he would endure anything, and if anyone dared to harm her, he wouldn't hesitate to

destroy them.

He bent down and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, lingering for a moment to calm his restless thoughts.

Then, with quiet determination, he rose from the bed and walked to his study. He needed to act swiftly.

Picking up his phone, Ethan dialed Assistant Ben's number.

“Hello, Boss,” Ben's sleepy voice greeted him groggily.

“Strengthen the security around Lily,” Ethan ordered, his tone firm and unwavering.

The sound of rustling cfrom the other end as Assistant Ben quickly snapped awake. “Understood, Boss.

Anything else?”

“Yes. Increase security around the apartment, the Collins mansion, and Lily's boutique. Deploy hidden guards to

protect every member of the Collins Family. | don’t want any lapses.”

“Got it, Boss,” Ben replied without hesitation, though his voice carried a note of concern. After a moment, he

hesitantly asked, “Boss, is there a specific threat?”

“Yes,” Ethan answered curtly, not offering any further explanation. “Ensure everything is handled properly.

Goodnight

Ending the call, Ethan moved toward the window, his eyes drawn to the full moon hanging in the night sky. A

heavy sigh escaped him. Ever since he read that message, an inexplicable unease had taken root in his chest.

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His thoughts were interrupted as he dialed James’s number.

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The first call went unanswered. He tried again, but there was no response. On the third attempt, the line finally

comected.

“What do you want?” James's voice cthrough, impatient and slightly breathless.

Ethan raised an eyebrow. “You sound busy. What are you up to?”

“You're a terrible friend, Ethan,” James grumbled. “I never interrupt your romantic twith sister-in-law, but

here you are ruining mine. Just wait! Mia and | will make it our mission to be the most annoying third wheels in

your life!”

Ethan rolled his eyes as a faint smacking sound and muilled laughter echoed from the other end of the line.

“Now,” James continued, his tone exasperated, “why are you calling me? What's so urgent?”

“I received another message,” Ethan said, his voice growing serious.

Instantly, James's playful tone vanished. “What did it say?”

Ethan's jaw tightened as he glanced at the laptop screen, the ominous words still burned into his mind. “It's a

direct threat this time. We need to talk.”

“I'll be there in twenty minutes,” James replied without hesitation, his earlier irritation replaced by steely

resolve.

As the call ended, Ethan's gaze shifted back to the moonlit sky. His enemy might think they had the upper hand,

but they were mistaken. He would protect Lily at all costs-no matter what it took.

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