All Chapters of Killed And Reborn, I Found True Love : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Nyla gasped so hard she choked on air.Her body jerked upward like someone had shocked her with electricity. Her hands flew to her chest, frantically searching for the pain, for the broken ribs, for the blood. There was nothing. Just smooth skin under her silk nightgown and a heartbeat that was strong and steady and very much alive.What the hell?She twisted around, eyes wild, taking in her surroundings. This was not a hospital. The walls were cream colored with expensive artwork hanging in gold frames. A massive chandelier hung from the ceiling, the kind that cost more than most people's cars. Soft morning light filtered through floor to ceiling windows that overlooked the city skyline.This was her bedroom. The master suite in the penthouse she shared with Eric.But that was impossible. She had just died. She remembered it with brutal clarity. The flatline. The doctors stopping their attempts to save her. Eric's voice on the phone saying those two words. It is done.Nyla pressed he

An hour later, the lights in the ballroom dimmed and a spotlight illuminated a small stage at the far end of the room. A man in an expensive tuxedo stepped up to the microphone with a practiced smile. "Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention please. The charity auction will begin shortly. Please take your seats." Nyla watched as people started moving toward the rows of chairs that had been set up facing the stage. Eric was still watching her from across the room with that suspicious look on his face. Nyla found a seat near the middle of the room where she had a clear view of everything. Eric and Lisa sat three rows ahead of her, their heads close together like conspirators. Which they were. Nyla could see Lisa's hand resting on Eric's thigh, her fingers moving in small circles that were way too intimate for just friends. In her previous life, Nyla had stayed home that night. She had trusted Eric when he said the event would be boring. She had believed him when he

Eric's grip on Nyla's arm was so tight it felt like her bones might crack. He dragged her through the ballroom, past shocked faces and whispered conversations, straight toward the exit doors. Nyla did not struggle. She just let him pull her along, her face calm and expressionless. The doors slammed open and they were outside in the parking lot. The night air was cold. Eric finally let go of her arm and Nyla stumbled back a step, putting distance between them. "What the hell was that?" Eric exploded. His voice echoed across the parking lot. Several people near the valet station turned to stare. "What were you thinking in there?" Nyla said nothing. She just looked at him with cold, steady eyes. "Answer me!" Eric's face was red, veins bulging in his neck. "You just took ten billion dollars from Cameron! My biggest competitor! In front of everyone!" "Yes," Nyla said calmly. "I did." "Why?" Eric was almost screaming now. "Why would you do that? Are you trying to humiliate me?" "I am

Eric was being unbearably sweet."You look absolutely stunning tonight," Eric said for the fourth time. "That dress is perfect on you."Nyla smiled without warmth. "Thank you."When they arrived at the Grand Plaza Hotel, Eric practically leaped out to open her door again. He offered his arm. Smiled at her like she was the only woman in the world. Photographers snapped pictures as they walked the red carpet together."We look good together, do we not?" Eric whispered in her ear.Like a perfect couple, Nyla thought bitterly. Inside the ballroom, champagne flowed and string music played softly. Business executives in expensive suits mingled with their wives in designer gowns. Eric kept his hand on Nyla's lower back, possessive and proprietary."There he is," Eric said quietly. "Viktor Volkov. The Ukrainian investor I told you about."Nyla followed his gaze. Viktor was a tall man in his sixties with silver hair and sharp eyes. He stood near the bar talking to other businessmen, looking b

The words hung in the air like a bomb waiting to explode."Divorce this girl. Lisa is better for you."Eric's face went pale. "Mother, you cannot just—""I can and I will." Agatha pulled out her phone. "In fact, I am calling Lisa right now. She should be part of this conversation.""Mother, please do not—"But Agatha was already dialing. She held the phone to her ear, her eyes locked on Nyla with pure venom. "Lisa? Yes, it is Agatha. I need you to come to Eric's house immediately. We have a family matter to discuss."Nyla watched the whole thing with cold detachment. So this was how it would play out. The mother-in-law would bring Lisa here, parade her around as the perfect replacement, pressure Eric to make a choice. In her previous life, this exact scene had happened. Nyla had cried and begged. She had promised to be better, to try harder, to give them a grandchild soon. She had humiliated herself trying to save a marriage that was already dead.Not this time."She will be here in t