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 tdoing 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 | go first?”

“No,” growled a gruff voice, presumably their leader. “I'm the boss, so | 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.

When they finally removed her blindfold and gag, she squinted against the sudden brightness. Her eyes darted

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

far from anyone who might help.

The leader, a hulking figure with cruel eyes, stepped closer, licking his lips. “Well, well, aren’t you a brave one?”

he sneered.

Ignoring his taunts, Lily met his gaze with icy determination. “How much did Rose pay you to do this?” she

asked, her voice steady despite her fear.

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

laughter. “An intelligent beauty!” one of them jeered.

Lily seized the moment. “Letgo, and I'll pay you triple whatever she offered,” she said firmly, keeping her

tone authoritative.

The men laughed harder. “You? A spoiled little miss of the Miller Family? How much could you possibly have?”

The boss smirked as he stepped closer. “And this isn’t just about money, darling. Your sister did us a favor, and

now we're paying her back. Nothing personal”

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He reached out as if to touch her, but just as he moved closer, a deep, mocking laugh rang out, cutting through

the tension like a knife.

The men froze, their heads snapping toward the sound, their confidence faltering. Lily turned slightly, her

heartbeat quickening. Whoever it was, their unexpected arrival might just be the lifeline she needed.

The thugs froze, their heads whipping around nervously. “Who's there?” the leader barked, his voice laced with

suspicion.

A faint chuckle echoed in the distance.

“Listen, whoever you are,” the boss growled, his tone growing sharper, “mind your own business and get lost!”

Another laugh rang out, louder this time, and a man stepped out of the shadows. His presence was calm

commanding, and his lips curled into a sly smile. “And what if | don’t feel like leaving?” he said, his voice steady.

“What are you going to do about it?”

“This doesn’t concern you,” the leader shot back, his frustration evident. “Leave now, or you'll regret it.”

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The man’s laugh only grew louder, clearly unbothered. Irritated, the boss gestured toward one of his men

standing nearby. The thug nodded and marched toward 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

angle.

The other goons stared, dumbfounded. Lily, bound and helpless nearby, was equally stunned. But for the first

time, a flicker of hope shone in her eyes. She silently thanked the heavens for this unexpected savior.

The man’s sharp gaze swept over the rest of 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 friends and leave. Now

His dangerous smile made the 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 a long, shaky breath,

relief washing over her.

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

he had just displayed.

Lily looked up at him, still trying to process everything that had happened. “Thank you,” she said sincerely. her

voice trembling. “If you hadn't shown up, | don’t know what would've happened to me.”

He smiled politely and knelt to untie the ropes binding her hands and feet. “There's no need to thank me,” he

said, his tone warm. “I'm glad | was here to help.

Once free, she stretched her sore limbs and looked at him gratefully. “Thanks again,” she said softly, her voice

filled with gratitude.

The man gave her a knowing smile. “It’s no trouble, Miss Lily. It's good to see you again.”

Lily blinked, surprised. “Again? Have we met before?” she asked, puzzled.

The man chuckled. “Yes, at the hospital. You were in such a hurry that you bumped into me. I'm surprised you

don’t remember”

Her mind raced for a moment before it clicked. She vaguely recalled colliding with someone while rushing

through the hospital where Ethan had been admitted. Her cheeks flushed in embarrassment. “Oh! | do

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remember now,” she said, smiling shyly. “Mr...?"

“Pedro,” he said, extending his hand. “It’s nice to meet you properly this time.”

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