Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 33

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“Boss Parker, I’m really sorry… I promise there’s nothing going on between CEO Ethan and me. Yesterday, I was drunk–that’s the only reason I kissed him! I didn’t even know he was CEO Ethan at the time. If I had known…. I never would have done that,” Lily explained hurriedly, her voice full of anxiety. 

She glanced nervously between the two men, hoping her explanation would smooth things over. 

Ethan’s sharp gaze darkened as he listened to her words. What does she mean by that? His brows furrowed. in displeasure. If it wasn’t me, would she have kissed someone else instead? 

The mere thought of another man kissing her sent a wave of irritation through him. A cold, possessive anger bubbled under the surface. No! It can only be me. It will always be me. 

Meanwhile, Lily couldn’t ignore the way CEO Ethan was glaring at her, his piercing eyes making her shift uncomfortably. Why is he looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong? 

Mr. Parker, who had been watching the awkward exchange with amusement, suddenly burst into laughter. “Lily, you’ve got it all wrong! We’re not a couple.” 

Lily blinked and nodded slowly, her thoughts jumping to conclusions. They’re not a couple? Ah… friends with benefits. I get it. “I know,” she replied knowingly, her expression innocent but sure. 

Ethan shot a withering glare at his friend. Is he making this worse on purpose? He stepped forward and added firmly, “I’m not gay.” 

Mr. Parker immediately whirled toward him, looking affronted. “Hey! Are you trying to imply that I’m gay? Don’t go dragging me into this!” He turned to Lily, looking desperate to clear the air. “Lily, we’re straight. I don’t know where you heard something like that, but it’s not true. We’re definitely not gay!” 

Lily listened to his words politely, but her face betrayed her skepticism. Her expression screamed, I don’t believe a single word of that. 

Mr. Parker let out a dramatic sigh, running a hand through his hair. “I swear it’s true, Lily. We both like women! I even had a girlfriend back in college!” 

Huh? Lily’s doubt wavered slightly. Am I misunderstanding them? What about all those things I heard in my past life? Were they just rumors after all? 

Ethan, watching her hesitant expression, finally lost his patience. Enough is enough. He was determined to set the record straight. 

“Get out,” he ordered abruptly, his tone cold and final. 

Startled, Lily stiffened and instinctively turned to leave. Is he kicking me out? 

But before she could take another step. Ethan’s voice rang out again. “Lily, not you. I was telling him to get lost.” 

She stopped mid–step, confusion flashing across her face. Wait… he’s kicking Boss Parker out? Why would he do that? Her heart raced as a terrible thought crossed her mind. Does he want to talk to me alone about what happened yesterday? 

She had heard countless stories about Ethan–how ruthless, unforgiving, and calculating he was. People who got on his bad side never had a good ending. Is that what’s about to happen to me? No, no, I don’t want 

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Panicking, she turned to Mr. Parker, clutching onto a final shred of hope “Boss Parker, can you stay? Please?” 

Mr. Parker paused, feeling her pleading gaze on him. He opened his mouth to respond, but before he could say anything. Ethan sent him a deadly glare that left no room for argument. 

“Heh… I’m leaving. I’m leaving!” Mr. Parker chuckled awkwardly, quickly retreating toward the door. “You two have a nice chat!” And with that, he disappeared, leaving the room eerily silent. 

Now, it was just the two of them. 

Lily felt her nerves coil tighter as she shifted uncomfortably from one foot to the other. The office, once grand and spacious, suddenly felt stiflingly small. She kept her head down, unwilling to meet Ethan’s gaze. 

The silence dragged on until his voice cut through the tension. 

“Don’t do that.” 

The abrupt statement startled her, and she looked up at him with wide, confused eyes. “What?” 

Ethan’s dark gaze softened just a fraction as he stepped toward her, his tone low and deliberate. 

“Don’t bite your lips.” 

He paused, his voice dropping even lower as his next words sent a jolt through her. 

“Only I’m allowed to do that.” 

Lily froze for a moment, stunned by Ethan’s question. What does he mean by that? 

“Earlier, you said if you’d known it was me, you wouldn’t have kissed me,” he began, his deep voice calm but sharp. “Does that mean you’d have kissed just anyone?” 

His words struck a nerve, and Lily’s face turned red with anger. “Of course not! I’m not that kind of girl!” she shot back defensively. “If I hadn’t been drunk, I wouldn’t have kissed you either!” 

Ethan didn’t look offended at her retort. Instead, an unexpected smile tugged at the corners of his lips, and his dark eyes gleamed with mischief. 

“But what if I want you to kiss me?” he said casually, taking a step toward her. 

Lily blinked, utterly dumbfounded. “What?” she blurted out, unable to believe her ears. 

The cold and aloof CEO she had heard so much about was suddenly speaking words that made her heart race. While he continued to move toward her, she instinctively began backing away. Step by step, he closed the distance between them until her back hit the wall, leaving her with nowhere to escape. 

Ethan stopped only inches away, his tall frame looming over her. “Yesterday, you kissed me without my permission,” he said, his voice soft but firm, sending a shiver down her spine. “That means you took advantage of me. Shouldn’t you compensate me for that?” 

“Compensation?” Lily repeated nervously, her pulse quickening. 

“What do you want as compensation?” she asked hesitantly, feeling trapped between him and the cold wall 

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Ethan’s smile widened, his gaze unwavering as he answered without an ounce of shame. “A kiss.” 

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Lily’s eyes widened in shock. “What? No! Absolutely not!” she exclaimed, shaking her head in panic. “Ask for something else!” 

Ethan chuckled lightly, his confidence unshaken. “Do you think there’s anything else I could possibly want? Money? Status? Power? I already have everything I need.” 

Lily bit her lip, realizing he was right. Ethan was one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the city. What else could she offer him? 

“Then it’s sculed,” he said, his tone final. “A kiss it is.” 

Before she could protest further, Ethan closed the remaining gap between them. “But–mmm!” 

Her words were cut off as his lips captured hers in a sudden, deliberate kiss. His lips were cool at first, yet firm and confident as they moved against hers, leaving her utterly stunned. Her mind went blank as a strange warmth spread through her body, a sensation she’d never felt before. 

Without realizing it, her hands had come up, pressing against his chest. The soft fabric of his shirt did little to mask the strength of the muscles beneath, making her heart pound harder. 

Ethan kissed her slowly, savoring the moment, until he finally pulled away with reluctance. His gaze dropped to her flushed cheeks and wide, dazed eyes, and a satisfied smirk appeared on his face. 

“Do you still think I’m gay?” he asked, his voice low and teasing. 

Lily couldn’t speak. Her heart was still racing, her mind a complete mess. She stared at him, breathless, unable to comprehend what had just happened. 

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