Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 158

Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband 

Chapter 158 

+8 Pearls 

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. 

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. “Let me go, 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” 

Chapter 158 

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+8 Pearis 

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 I 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 fearsome aura 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, I 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 I was here to help.