Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 172

+8 Pearls

As Pedro stormed out of the house, frustration boiled within him. One thought consumed his mind: he needed to act, and he needed to act now. If he didn’t, Lily would remain ensnared in Ethan’s deceitful clutches. He couldn’t allow her to be trapped in that man’s web of lies. He had to save her, no matter what it took.

Noticing Pedro’s furious departure, Uncle Noel, the housekeeper, hurried after him. “Pedro!” he called out, his voice laced with urgency. “Stop right there, Pedro!”

Despite Uncle Noel’s shouts, Pedro kept moving, his steps quick and resolute. Frustrated by his lack of response, Uncle Noel turned to the guards stationed nearby, who stood frozen like statues. “What are you all doing standing there like fools? Stop him!” he barked.

The guards exchanged nervous glances, hesitation etched on their faces. They hadn’t forgotten the last time they’d dared to cross their boss–Pedro’s wrath had left them battered and terrified. Summoning a sliver of courage, they began to approach him cautiously.

But before they could act, Pedro abruptly stopped and turned around, his cold gaze slicing through them like a blade. “If any of you value your lives, go ahead–try to stop me,” he warned, his voice dripping with

menace.

The guards froze in place, their faces pale with fear. None of them dared to take another step forward. Glancing uneasily between Uncle Noel and Pedro, they quickly retreated, resuming their posts without a word.

Pedro smirked at their cowardice. “Smart choice,” he muttered. “Now stay where you are.” Without sparing another glance, he turned and continued toward the door.

Uncle Noel’s frustration grew as he watched the guards shrink back. “Useless fools!” he bellowed. “What good are you if you can’t even follow a simple order? Cowards! The lot of you!” Ignoring them, he quickened his pace, determined to catch up with Pedro.

“Pedro, listen to me!” Uncle Noel shouted, his breath coming in short gasps. “Don’t do this, my boy. Please!”

nothing Uncle Noel said could dissuade him. Reaching his car, he yanked the door open, ready to leave. Just as he was about to step inside, Uncle Noel

stop!” Uncle Noel pleaded, panting heavily.

said firmly, shaking his head.

this,” Uncle Noel warned, his

remained unyielding. “I don’t care,” he replied without hesitation.

Is that

said I don’t care,” Pedro repeated, his voice steady but filled with

softer, almost as if he were trying to appeal to whatever shred

His fists clenched at hie eidae,

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be it. But at least she’ll be with me. I can’t

day, she’ll understand. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but that day will come. And when it does, she’ll forgive me. Until then, I’ll bear the

with frustration. “What happened to everything we discussed? You said you’d take it

a humorless laugh, his eyes glinting with resolve. “Uncle Noel, let me tell you something. Those plans? They’re

stared at him, stunned

be her friend?” Pedro continued, his tone laced with sarcasm. “She’d friend–zone me faster than you can blink. And then what? Let’s say I somehow manage to become her friend and start trying to win her over.

his lips

soft but firm. “I don’t want to be her friend, and I definitely don’t want to be her brother. I