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—”

Pedro interrupted. “Stay put. I’m on my way.” With that, he ended the

thought, Pedro dialed another number.

Boss,” another voice answered.

is Ethan right now?” Pedro

his house,” the man replied.

an eye on him and let me know the moment

the man

Pedro added. “Make sure you’re not detected. Ethan isn’t

lightly. “Don’t worry, Boss. I’m the best at this job.

man’s confidence but quickly sobered. “Overconfidence can be dangerous. Remember, Ethan is smarter than

sharp,” the man

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as he gripped the steering

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made was calculated, every precaution taken with care. He had positioned his men strategically around both Ethan and Lily. This wasn’t just about keeping an eye on

dire situation, and Ethan? 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

guards to watch over her now, but Pedro trusted his own men far more. His guards were well–trained and

heart resolute. This wasn’t just about protecting her. This was about

the four prestigious families had relied on elite hidden guards to shield them from danger. These guards were not ordinary protectors; their roots traced back to ancient traditions, and their loyalty to the families they served was absolute. Each family maintained

grew

to the Steven Family, Pedro had been rigorously trained from a young age alongside his peers, including Ethan, James, and the Baldwin brothers. His training encompassed a wide array of skills, and he excelled in many of them. These abilities proved

afforded him, and it wasn’t long before he was promoted to the position of the underworld boss’s left–hand man.

He was well aware of their existing strength, but he wanted them to be even more ruthless and unyielding. Under his command, these

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