Rebirth: The New Bride Wants A Divorce-Chapter 567: Accident

Daniel and Anna had just pulled up in front of the mansion when Daniel’s phone rang again. He glanced at the screen and immediately recognized the caller.

Henry.

Daniel answered the call with a quiet sigh. "Yes, Henry?"

"Boss, the foreign delegates have arrived," Henry said, his tone slightly uneasy. "They’re requesting to meet you now."

Daniel frowned slightly, his hand tightening on the steering wheel. The meeting had been scheduled for the next day, and his entire schedule had been arranged around it.

"Now?" he asked.

"Yes. Apparently they want to travel back tonight. They said it would be easier if the meeting happened immediately."

Daniel leaned back in his seat for a second, considering it. The client was important—one of the biggest international investors his company had been negotiating with for months. Delaying them could risk the entire contract.

"Alright," Daniel finally said. "I’ll be there."

He ended the call and turned toward Anna.

"You’re leaving again?" she asked softly.

There was disappointment in her voice, and Daniel felt a small ache in his chest hearing it.

It had taken him a long time to change his work habits. Not long ago, he had been the kind of man who spent nights at the office and rarely came home before midnight. But things had changed since Anna had come into his life.

He had tried to be better.

To be present.

But sometimes work still found its way back into his evenings.

"It’s just a quick meeting," Daniel said gently. "They want to return tonight, so they requested to meet now."

Anna nodded slowly even though she clearly didn’t like the idea.

"I’ll wrap it up quickly," Daniel promised. "And I’ll come straight back."

Before she could reply, he leaned forward and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.

"Don’t wait up too late."

Anna forced a small smile and stepped out of the car.

"Drive safe."

"I always do."

The car pulled away from the mansion gates, leaving Anna standing in the driveway for a moment longer than necessary. She watched the car disappear beyond the tall iron gates before finally turning around.

Inside the house, the warm lights and quiet halls felt strangely empty.

"Madame, should I prepare the food for you and Mast—"

Mariam stopped mid-sentence when she noticed Anna had come in alone.

"Daniel had to go for a meeting," Anna explained softly.

"Oh."

Mariam nodded with understanding.

"Shall I prepare dinner?"

Anna hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Yes... please send it to my room."

She offered the housekeeper a small tired smile before walking upstairs.

The large bedroom felt unusually quiet when she entered. Normally Daniel’s presence filled the space with warmth, his deep voice echoing through the room as he spoke about his day or teased her for worrying too much.

Tonight the silence felt heavier.

Anna sat on the edge of the bed and exhaled slowly.

Something about this sudden meeting made her uneasy, though she couldn’t explain why.

Maybe it was just the disappointment of losing the evening they had planned together.

Or maybe it was simply the strange feeling that lingered in her chest.

She shook the thought away.

Daniel had handled bigger things than a last-minute meeting.

He would be fine.

***

Meanwhile, Daniel’s car sped through the city streets toward the meeting venue.

The night traffic was lighter than usual, and within thirty minutes he arrived at the luxury hotel where the delegates were staying.

Henry was already waiting in the lobby.

"Boss."

"Let’s get this done quickly," Daniel said as they walked toward the private conference room.

The meeting itself was surprisingly smooth.

Mr. Morris, the foreign delegate, turned out to be a friendly middle-aged man with a warm personality. The discussions moved quickly, and within an hour they had finalized the agreements that had taken months to negotiate.

"I once again apologize for the inconvenience, Mr. Clafford," Mr. Morris said as they stood up from the table. "But I need to return home to attend my son’s birthday."

Daniel smiled.

"Family always comes first, Mr. Morris. I’m sure you’ll make it on time."

The men shook hands firmly.

"Looking forward to working with you."

"Likewise."

With that, Daniel and Henry escorted him to the elevator and bid him goodbye.

As the doors closed, Henry finally relaxed.

"That went better than expected."

Daniel chuckled lightly.

"It usually does when both sides want the same thing."

They walked back toward the parking area together.

"Henry," Daniel said as he handed him a folder. "Keep these documents with you and give them to me tomorrow at the office."

"Alright, boss."

"And get some rest."

Henry nodded.

"You too."

The two parted ways, and Daniel walked toward his car alone.

The night air was cool, carrying the distant sounds of traffic and the soft hum of the city.

Daniel slid into the driver’s seat and started the engine.

For a moment he checked his phone.

A message from Anna sat unread.

Did the meeting go well?

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

He quickly typed a reply.

Yes. Heading home now.

He placed the phone aside and pulled out of the parking lot.

The roads were quieter now as the city slowly drifted toward midnight. Streetlights stretched across the asphalt in long golden lines while the buildings passed by in silent shadows.

Daniel leaned back slightly as he drove.

His mind drifted to Anna.

He imagined her waiting in their room, probably pretending not to worry while secretly glancing at the door every few minutes.

The thought made him smile again.

"I should bring something for her," he murmured to himself.

He slowed slightly when he noticed a small bakery still open on the corner ahead.

But just as he prepared to turn—

A pair of blinding headlights suddenly appeared from the side street.

Daniel’s eyes widened.

The vehicle was coming far too fast.

Before he could react the loud screech of tires ripped through the quiet night. And then—

CRASH.

The violent impact slammed into the side of Daniel’s car with brutal force.

Metal twisted. Glass shattered. The world spun violently around him as the car was thrown across the road.

For a split second everything became silent, until the vehicle slammed into the divider with a thunderous crash.

The airbag exploded open in front of Daniel as his head snapped back against the seat, pain flashing through his body.

The smell of smoke and burnt rubber filled the air.

Outside, the other vehicle skidded to a stop several meters away.

Daniel tried to move, but his body refused to respond.

His vision blurred as distant sounds slowly returned—the faint echo of honking cars, the shouts of people rushing toward the accident.

Somewhere in the haze, a single thought flickered through his mind.

Anna.

His hand twitched weakly toward the phone that had fallen onto the passenger seat.

But before he could reach it—darkness swallowed everything.