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Reborn to Break the Traitor
Reborn to Break the Traitor
Author: Perfect Timing

Chapter 1

Author: Perfect Timing
"Lottie, it's just us here. The tent's zipped up, totally safe." Russell Odom's voice was smooth and suggestive as he wrapped his arms around me, his fingers brushing at my clothes.

I shivered, spinning to face him. The memory of my death burned in my mind, fueling a hatred stronger than my fear.

In my past life, those same words had lured me into trusting him, believing the wilderness hid us from prying eyes. I gave in, only for two thugs to stumble upon us.

Their knives gleamed with malicious intent as my half-open shirt caught their attention.

Out of options, I played along with their demands to protect Russell, buying him time to slip away. To cover his escape, I leaned into their cruelty, enduring horrors that left me broken.

By the time he returned with the police, I was barely alive.

Someone spread the news, and it blew up online. Russell was hailed as a courageous hero who risked everything to save me. I, however, was branded a reckless, immoral woman, spat on by strangers who called me vile names.

Worse, a video of that night surfaced, fueling a storm of lies. My social media was doxxed, flooded with hateful messages.

[Disgusting whore, go sell yourself!]

[How much for a night? Free? I'm local.]

[So wild! Did you lure those kidnappers? I'm sorry for her boyfriend.]

I deleted my accounts and ditched my phone, but nightmares of their leering faces and the online vitriol haunted me.

I confronted Russell, desperate to know how that night was recorded. I expected him to deny it or point fingers at the kidnappers, but he only avoided my gaze.

I pressed, "You know where the video came from, don't you?"

"We're done, Lottie," he said coldly. "I'm about to join a top company. I can't have a girlfriend with a ruined reputation. You're too dirty for me."

His words shattered me. "What did you say? I went through hell to save you, and you call me dirty?"

He didn't respond. Before I could go on, someone shoved me off the rooftop.

In that final moment, I saw Frida Dudley, her hand still outstretched. A smirk adorned her face, and Russell silently stood by.

Frida was the CEO's daughter who often hung around us. It hit me that Russell had already moved on to her, but I was given a second chance to change my fate.

This time, I'd protect myself and make them pay for what they did to me.
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  • Reborn to Break the Traitor   Chapter 9

    I thought that after his treatment, Russell would face legal consequences.But he found me again in a quiet alley, holding Frida hostage with a knife pressed to her throat. Blood trickled down.He looked crazed, with matted hair and bloodshot eyes. He muttered to himself. "I had a dream. You were the one ruined, hated by everyone. I saved you, and they called me a hero. Frida became my girlfriend. I climbed the ranks, married her, and took her company. Everything was perfect. You stole it from me!"My skin prickled with fear, but I kept my voice calm. "Russell, drop the knife."He pressed harder, his gaze darting between us. "You two ruined my life. You both deserve to die!""You're insane!" Frida snapped. "Don't drag me into your mess. Go after her!"I could feel my temples pounding, knowing he could snap and kill her. If that happened, I would be next.So, I shifted gears. "I had that dream, too. It was real."His eyes widened. "What?""Let Frida go, and I'll explain," I sai

  • Reborn to Break the Traitor   Chapter 8

    I left Russell's room and placed the remaining oranges by Frida's bedside.Too weak to move, she glared at me with equal hatred. "Proud of yourself? Watching me suffer while you're untouched?"I shook my head. "I'm not here to rub it in. Those reporters in Russell's room were sent by you, right? Think he won't come after you?""Him? After me?" she scoffed. "You're fine, and he's got nothing left.""It's the desperate ones you have to watch out for," I said. "I didn't do anything. You hired those thugs and reporters to bury him. Think he'll let that slide?"She fell silent, but my work was done. I walked out, knowing they'd destroy each other.Online, Frida leaked Russell's hospital outburst and the tent video, sparking a firestorm. In my past life, she'd done the same to me. Now it was his turn.[What a creep! Total scumbag!][Is he gay? Looks like he enjoyed it.][Scheming against his girlfriend? Disgusting!][And cheating! The worst kind of guy.]I played the heartbroken s

  • Reborn to Break the Traitor   Chapter 7

    Russell's hospital room was stark and silent.His eyes blazed with fury when he saw me, but his damaged throat managed only a rasp. "You bitch, you did this!"I sat by his bed, set two oranges on the nightstand, and peeled one. "What are you talking about? I saved your life. You should be thanking me."He writhed, sweeping the orange off. "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have ended up like this. You ran off on purpose!"I tilted my head, playing dumb. "I had no idea someone was after me. But you—care to explain why you cheated with Frida and set me up? The police told me you hired those men to hurt me."His voice dripped with venom. "So what? You're always buried in books. Hanging out with you embarrasses me. I told you to get a job, but you chose graduate school. Did you think I'd support you forever? I was done with you. If you weren't pretty, I'd have dumped you ages ago."His words stung, revealing his true thoughts. I didn't know that was how he saw me.I leaned closer, w

  • Reborn to Break the Traitor   Chapter 6

    I munched on crackers, savoring the chaos, then grabbed my phone.Russell and Frida had suffered enough. It was time to end it.In my past life, Russell had escaped unscathed, taken forever to get help, and been hailed as a hero. Now, I'd be the brave girlfriend saving him.I dialed 911, my voice shaking with fake panic. "Help! I saw my boyfriend and a girl being attacked!"This area was remote, but the police were quick.I sobbed, "Officers, please save them! It's horrible."It took a bit to get to the tent from the village. When we arrived, Russell and Frida were still being tormented.The kidnappers, caught off guard by flashing police lights, had no chance to flee.Officers subdued them swiftly, and an ambulance rolled in behind. I blended into the crowd, watching.Joakim tried to run but was cuffed after a struggle. Frida's clothes hung in tatters, barely holding together. Russell was bruised, reeking, and barely recognizable.I buried my face in my hands, letting the po

  • Reborn to Break the Traitor   Chapter 5

    Joakim didn't flinch. "We get paid tomorrow and vanish. Who is gonna care way out here? You're practically begging for it. Never seen a guy so eager."Russell's face twisted in horror. "It's not me. Lottie set me up!"Through the screen, I watched him scream, a dark satisfaction rising."Lottie, you played me! I'll end you!" he shouted, then turned to Joakim. "Let me go, or you'll pay!"Too bad, his threat couldn't intimidate Joakim, a desperado who took kidnapping jobs for fun. Joakim only pushed further, torturing him even more brutally.Russell's curses turned to desperate sobs. "No, get away! Please, stop!"I shielded the screen. It was too graphic.Joakim untied Russell's legs for easier access, but Russell kicked him hard, enraging him."You're dead, boy!" Joakim roared, slapping Russell's face until it swelled.Out here, there were more bugs and weeds than anything else. He rebound Russell and grabbed a handful of weeds and bugs before forcing them into Russell.My sto

  • Reborn to Break the Traitor   Chapter 4

    Before Frida could finish, a figure burst from the tent, pinning her face down.Thinking it was Russell, she giggled. "Ugh, the ground's filthy, babe. Take it easy."Michael tore at her clothes without a word. Assuming it was a game, she purred, "You're getting me all worked up."When he bound her hands, panic set in. "Why tie me up? It hurts. Russell, stop!""Tight ropes make it more fun, don't they?" Michael sneered. "Explains why we are hired. That pretty boy can't satisfy you."Frida's face drained of color. "You're not Russell! Let me go!"He flipped her over, grinning wickedly. "Kiss me. You'll be hooked."She screamed, kicking wildly, which irritated the man. He slapped her hard. "We're paid for this job, sweetheart. Be good, and I'll make it quick."Realizing it was a mistake, she shouted, "You've got the wrong person! I'm the one who hired you!"He laughed, baring his yellow teeth. "Sure, and I'm your master. Come here, darling.""Russell, help!" Frida cried, insisti

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