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

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The crowd fell into an uneasy silence, the tension thick in the air. The reporter, who had been bribed by Sierra, felt a cold sweat trickling down his back. Proof? He had none. His sole purpose here was to create trouble for Lily, but he hadn't expected her to counter so confidently.noveldrama

Those in the crowd who had been clamoring for "justice" on Sierra's behalf also began to waver. The entire uproar had stemmed from an unverified online post, and now they realized how baseless their accusations seemed.

Summoning what little courage he had left, the reporter stammered, "No, Miss Lilyly. I don't have any proof."

Lily gave him a composed smile, her gaze sweeping over the assembled crowd. "When something is posted online, it's the responsibility of reporters like you to investigate and confirm its authenticity before presenting it to the public," she said evenly, "Your job is to report the truth, not to spread misinformation or mislead others."

Her words struck a chord. The other reporters in attendance shifted uncomfortably, as though they had just been chastised. It dawned on them that they had been fueling a controversy with no solid evidence, simply chasing drama without fulfilling their professional duty,

But the reporter wasn't ready to back down entirely. "Miss Lilyly, you say you earned the role through your talent. Do you have any proof of that?" he challenged.

Lily's eyes narrowed slightly. "Do you want me to perform here, in front of everyone, to prove my abilities?"

The reporter quickly shook his head. "No, Miss Lilyly. I'm sure you're talented. But can your skills as a rookie truly surpass those of an experienced actor?"

Lily's tone remained steady as she replied, "If you don't want me to act for you now, then what exactly do you expect me to do?"

"The audition tape," he said quickly, repeating the line Sierra had instructed him to use. "If you show us your audition tape, we can judge for ourselves. The truth will be clear once the tape is played."

The crowd, still caught up in the drama, began to murmur in agreement.

"Yes, show us the tape!"

"We want to see what made the judges choose you over someone like Miss Sierra!"

Lily paused, her expression unreadable. "The audition tape?” she echoed, her voice tinged with hesitation.

The reporter's confidence surged at her hesitation. He had been told the tape was destroyed, so there was no way she could produce it.

In the crowd, Sierra smirked triumphantly. Let's see what you do now, Lily, she thought. Without the tape, you'll be exposed as a fraud. You should have stayed in your place instead of challenging someone like me.

"Miss Lilyly," the reporter pressed, sensing victory. "Why are you hesitating? Don't tell us you can't show the tape. And please, no excuses-everyone here wants to see it."

The murmurs turned into chants.

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"We want proof!"

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Lily's calm demeanor remained unchanged. She raised an eyebrow at the reporter and smiled faintly. "Who said I'm not going to show you the tape?"

Her response stunned the reporter, and even Sierra's smug smile faltered for a moment.

"If everyone here wants to see my audition tape," Lily continued, her voice steady and confident, "then I'll gladly show it to you."

She gestured toward Mia, who immediately sprang into action. With a quick motion, Mia signaled for two guards to set up a projection screen. As the preparations were underway, Mia took the microphone from Lily and addressed the crowd, her icy gaze fixed on the reporter.

"Before we play the tape, I have something to say," Mia began, her voice sharp and commanding. "Lily is one of my artists, and she is under the banner of Marvellous Universe. Let me make one thing clear: no artist working with us needs to resort to underhanded methods like using power or seduction to secure a role."

Her words silenced the murmurs instantly.

"Every artist we represent is selected for their talent and hard work," Mia continued, her gaze sweeping over the crowd. "Before you accuse someone or spread baseless rumors, ensure that you have the facts. Verify the truth before making reckless claims."

The room fell silent, anticipation building as yone waited for the tape to play. Sierra's smirk had vanished, replaced by a look of unease. How is this possible? she thought. The tape was destroyed. What are they going to show?

Lily stood calmly, her confidence unwavering, ready to let her performance speak for itself.

Lily cast a sharp glance toward Sierra, her lips curling into a confident smirk. "Let me add," she said with calm authority, "that no one at Marvellous Universe is an easy target. I hope the person responsible for spreading that vile post online remembers this well."

Mia nodded, her expression firm as she turned to the technicians. "Play the video," she instructed, then stepped to Lily's side, a commanding presence of support.

Sierra, meanwhile, stared at the blank screen, her confidence wavering. The audition tape was destroyed, she thought, panic creeping in. What could they possibly have to show?

A chill ran down her spine as she recalled the sharp look Mia had given her moments ago. The piercing gaze had sent goosebumps racing across her skin. Could they know that I orchestrated all of this? she wondered, shivering slightly at the thought.

Trying to regain her composure, Sierra narrowed her eyes at the screen and scoffed inwardly. Even if they have something to show, it won't change anything. Lily is just a rookie-there's no way her performance could be better than mine.

The room grew silent as the screen flickered to life, the video beginning to play. Excitement rippled through the crowd, and all eyes were glued to the screen, eager to witness the truth that was about to unfold.

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