My Husband's Affair My Anniversary Gift (Lily and David) novel Chapter 289

Riyana didn’t know what she was supposed to think anymore, or what she was supposed to do.

She had been worried ever since that day, even though she kept telling herself she shouldn’t be. She had no right to worry.

She wasn’t his secretary anymore. She had already stepped out of his world. Going back to him was not an option, no matter how restless her heart felt.

Just like she expected, there was no news from Jabco after that day. No calls. No messages. Nothing.

Days passed in a blur.

She threw herself into her new work, forcing herself to focus, forcing her life to move forward. Slowly, she began adjusting to her new routine.

Today, she had an important meeting at the film location with the actor and John. It was her first official on-site discussion, and she didn’t want to mess it up.

She arrived by taxi. As soon as she paid and stepped out, she turned around casually.

And froze.

Her eyes stopped on a familiar black car.

She knew that car too well.

Before she could process it, the door opened. Lily stepped out first, followed by David Hardison.

“Riyana?” Lily spotted her immediately and waved, her smile warm and genuine as always.

Riyana returned the smile, but her gaze instinctively shifted to the man standing beside Lily.

David’s expression was stiff. Dark. Clearly unhappy.

The moment Lily noticed his face, her smile faded. She leaned closer to him and muttered sharply, “Why are you looking at her like that? You’re scaring her.”

David shot Lily an angry glance. His voice was low but edged with accusation.

“So this is where you’re meeting him? Is this your plan?”

Lily stared at him, stunned.

Before leaving home that morning, she had argued with him endlessly, telling him not to drive her to work. He had insisted, despite her anger. And now, seeing Riyana here, everything clicked in his mind.

If Riyana was here, then Jabco must be here too.

That was what he believed.

Lily clenched her teeth, her chest tightening. She finally understood what he was thinking and it infuriated her.

He had kept her in his private villa for a whole week. Away from her son. Away from her work. They had only returned last night.

Even after that, he hadn’t let her out of his sight for a second. This morning, when she said she was going to work, he followed her again.

She was already exhausted by his constant clinging.

And now he was accusing her?

“How dare you,” she snapped.

“If you don’t leave right now,” Lily said coldly, lifting her hand and pointing at her ring finger, “I’ll throw this ring in your face. Right here. In front of everyone.”

Her fingers hooked under the ring as if she was ready to pull it off.

David’s anger faltered, replaced by panic. He knew her well enough to know she meant it.

But even as she said it, Lily could sense the weight behind those words.

“So… what are you doing here?” Lily asked, clearly changing the topic on purpose.

“Oh,” Riyana said softly, adjusting the strap of her bag. “I got a job here. I’m supposed to teach painting to the lead actor of this film. Today is my first meeting.”

She paused for a second after saying it. Even now, it felt strange to say it out loud. A new job. A new place. A new start. She didn’t know if she was excited or scared. Maybe both.

Lily stopped walking for a moment and turned to her, her eyes widening in surprise. “Really? That’s amazing, Riyana.”

Riyana gave a small smile. It wasn’t confident, but it was honest. “I didn’t expect it either. Everything happened very suddenly.”

“That’s still great news,” Lily said warmly, then smiled as if she just remembered something. “We’re actually working here too.”

Riyana looked at her, a little confused.

“The costumes and jewelry for this film are from our brand,” Lily explained. “So I’m here to check their progress and see if everything is going smoothly.”

“Oh,” Riyana said, nodding slowly.

For a brief moment, a thought crossed her mind. Since they were working at the same place, it meant they would see each other often.

As they walked inside, the space opened up in front of them. The film set was already busy. Crew members moved around carrying equipment. Lights were being adjusted. Someone shouted instructions from a distance. The air was filled with voices, footsteps, and quiet urgency.

Riyana slowed her steps slightly, taking everything in. This place felt unfamiliar, yet full of possibilities. She held onto that thought, telling herself she needed to be strong. This was her choice. Her new beginning.

Beside her, Lily walked confidently, already slipping into her work mode. Riyana watched her for a second and then looked ahead.

Whatever waited for her here, she would face it.