Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband

Chapter 158

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After leaving the café, Lily strolled along the quiet road, lost in her thoughts. Suddenly, a van screeched to a halt right in front of her. Startled, she froze as the vehicle’s door slid open, revealing two masked men.

Before she could react, one of them grabbed her arm while the other clamped a hand over her mouth to muille her screams. “Stay quiet!” one of the men barked as they shoved her into the van.

Lily struggled fiercely, her heart pounding with fear, but they were too strong. They blindfolded her, bound her wrists and ankles with ropes, and gagged her, leaving her no choice but to sit silently in a corner.

Her mind raced, panic gripping her as she tried to process what was happening. Yesterday, she had been assaulted, and now she was being kidnapped. What was going on? Taking deep breaths, she forced herself to stay calm, realizing that panic would only worsen her situation. She needed a plan.

Listening carefully to her captors‘ conversation, she gathered that this was their first time doing something like this. Their inexperience gave her a glimmer of hope. If they were after money, perhaps she could negotiate her way out–if only they hadn’t gagged her.

The van jolted to a stop, causing her head to bump against the seat. She winced silently, the sting sharpening her resolve. One of the men yanked her out of the vehicle, dragging her along rough terrain. She stumbled but managed to stay upright as she was pulled along.

The eerie silence of their surroundings confirmed her suspicion-they were in an isolated area, far from help.

“Boss, she’s a real beauty,” one of the men said with a disgusting chuckle. “Can I go first?”

“No,” growled a gruff voice, presumably their leader. “I’m the boss, so I go first. And don’t forget–our client wants a nice video. Make it memorable.” He laughed, the sound sending chills down her spine.

Lily’s stomach churned with dread, but she refused to let her fear show. She knew staying calm was her only chance to think clearly. Panic would get her nowhere.

eyes darted around, taking in the barren field that stretched endlessly around them. They were on the outskirts of the city, far from

licking his lips. “Well, well, aren’t you

icy determination. “How much did Rose pay you to do this?”

seemed to catch them off guard. The men exchanged surprised glances before bursting into laughter.

triple whatever

harder. “You? A spoiled little miss of the

stepped closer. “And this isn’t just about money, darling. Your sister did us a favor, and now we’re paying her

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but just as he moved closer, a deep, mocking laugh rang out, cutting through the tension like a knife.

their confidence faltering. Lily turned slightly, her heartbeat quickening. Whoever it was, their unexpected arrival might just be the lifeline she needed.

froze, their heads whipping around nervously. “Who’s there?” the leader barked,

chuckle echoed in the distance.

growled, his tone growing sharper, “mind your own

shadows. His presence was calm commanding, and his lips curled into a sly smile. “And what if I don’t feel like leaving?” he said, his voice steady. “What are

doesn’t concern you,” the leader shot back, his frustration

yer

the stranger, ready to make an example of him. But before he could even raise his hand, he was on the ground, writhing in pain, his arm twisted at an unnatural

stunned. But for the first time, a flicker of hope shone in her eyes.

the gang. “If you don’t want to end up like him,” he said, his voice calm but carrying an unmistakable edge, “I suggest you grab your

thugs shiver. Without another word, they scrambled to their feet, dragging their injured companion along, and fled as fast as they could. Watching them retreat, Lily let out

okay?” the man asked, walking toward her. His tone was gentle, a stark contrast to the

had happened. “Thank you,” she said sincerely. her voice trembling. “If you hadn’t shown