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She died with tears in her eyes and a knife in her heart—betrayed by the man she loved the most.

Now, she’s reborn two years before her tragic end. Smarter. Colder. Stronger.

Hailey Tang has only one goal: protect herself and make those who hurt her pay, especially her cold, ruthless husband—Ethan Yu, the CEO who used her, broke her, and discarded her like trash.

But when Hailey starts pulling away, Ethan begins to lose control. The woman he once ignored is now the only one he can’t stop thinking about.

“You want a divorce? Over my dead body.”

She’s done with him.
But he’s just getting started.

Can love rise from the ashes—or will their second chance burn them both?

Reborn To Be The CEO’s Beloved

After her award-winning design was adopted, Lin Xinyue had the opportunity to work closely with Ethan Yu for a period. Her exceptional talent led her to the position of Chief Secretary. However, her youth and gentle nature made her an easy target for office politics.

Unable to stand by any longer, Chai Xiyang stepped forward. "What are you all doing?" he demanded.

The group of secretaries turned, startled to see the tall, handsome man approaching.

"Director Chai…" They fell silent, unsure of how much he had overheard.

Lin Xinyue quickly turned away, wiping her tears, trying to hide her vulnerability.

Chai Xiyang's eyes narrowed, but he said nothing as he entered Ethan Yu's office.

Inside, Ethan was on the phone with the PR department, discussing damage control. Seeing Chai Xiyang enter, he ended the call.

"I heard about the divorce rumors. Are they true?" Chai Xiyang asked directly.

Ethan didn't answer the question. "I'm more concerned about who leaked the information."

Chai Xiyang leaned back on the sofa. "Want to know what just happened outside?"

Ethan raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.

Chai Xiyang recounted the scene he had witnessed, including Lin Xinyue's tears.

"If she ends up taking the fall for this, what will you do?" he asked.

Ethan remained calm. "If she didn't do it, there's no reason for her to confess."

At that moment, a knock sounded at the door.

Lin Xinyue entered alone, her eyes slightly red but her posture composed.

"President Yu," she greeted, then nodded at Chai Xiyang.

"Have you found out who leaked the information?" Ethan asked.

Lin Xinyue hesitated. "It was my negligence. I'm willing to resign."

Ethan's voice was low. "Are you admitting to leaking the information?"

"Regardless of who did it, it's my fault for not preventing it. I'm prepared to accept any punishment."

Chai Xiyang frowned. She was indeed taking the blame.

Ethan's expression turned cold. "So, you've all decided to let you take the fall?"

"No, this is my decision alone," Lin Xinyue quickly clarified.

Her insistence only confirmed Ethan's suspicion that she was covering for someone else.

"Bring the others in," he ordered.

Chapter 17: Bearing the Blame