Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband by Isabella Reed

Chapter 173

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Seated in the car, Pedro pulled out his phone and quickly dialed a number. After a few rings, the familiar voice of one of his men came through.

“Hello, Boss?”

“Where is Lily right now?” Pedro asked, his voice sharp and to the point.

“Boss, Miss Lily is still at the studio,” the bodyguard replied.

“And Ethan? Is he there?”

“No, Boss. He’s not around,” the bodyguard confirmed.

A small smile tugged at Pedro’s lips. “Good,” he muttered under his breath. “How many guards has Ethan placed around Lily?”

“There are two bodyguards with Miss Lily and ten hidden guards in the surrounding area,” the bodyguard reported.

Pedro let out a low chuckle, his eyes narrowing. “Ten hidden guards from the Collins Family, huh? Impressive. It seems someone has finally started taking me seriously,” he said with a smirk.

“How many of them can you handle on your own?” Pedro asked.

“Boss, I can take down at least seven or eight,” the bodyguard replied confidently.

“Good,” Pedro responded curtly.

The bodyguard hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Boss… should I act now, or—”

put. I’m on my way.” With that, he ended the call.

thought, Pedro dialed

Boss,” another voice

is Ethan right now?”

Zhang is at his house,”

an eye on him and let me know the moment he leaves,”

the man affirmed.

sure you’re not

I’m the best at this job. Even his guards won’t notice me.”

quickly sobered. “Overconfidence can be dangerous. Remember, Ethan is smarter than you think. Don’t let

it, Boss. I’ll stay sharp,” the

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gripped the steering wheel

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both Ethan and Lily. This wasn’t just about keeping an eye on Ethan’s activities; it

first met her. The memory of her vulnerability and helplessness haunted him. She had been in such a dire situation, and Ethan? He was nowhere to be found. Neither he

to protect her, he couldn’t bear to imagine what might have happened. It was a thought that fueled his determination. From that day on, he had vowed to keep her safe, even if she never knew about

men far more. His guards

heart resolute. This wasn’t just about protecting her. This was about bringing her back to where she truly

danger. These guards were not ordinary protectors; their roots traced back to ancient traditions, and their loyalty

the Steven Family, only Pedro remained alive, making him the sole person with the authority to command these guards. After his father’s untimely death, Pedro grew up under the care and

the Baldwin brothers. His training encompassed a wide array of skills, and he excelled in many of them. These abilities proved invaluable as he undertook dangerous missions assigned by the underworld boss. Over time, Pedro’s reputation grew. His name became synonymous with fear, and people began to tread carefully around him.

long before he was promoted to the position of the underworld boss’s left–hand man. It was at this point that Pedro decided it was time to exact revenge on

them. He was well aware of their existing strength, but he wanted them to be even more ruthless and unyielding. Under his command, these guards. became a force to be reckoned with. A single one of his guards could now neutralize six