Rebirth After Being Betrayed by My Husband (Lily and Ryan) novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173 

+8 Pearls 

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—” 

“No,” Pedro interrupted. “Stay put. I’m on my way.” With that, he ended the call. 

After a moment of thought, Pedro dialed another number. 

“Hello, Boss,” another voice answered. 

“Where is Ethan right now?” Pedro asked. 

“Boss, Mr. Zhang is at his house,” the man replied. 

“Alright. Keep an eye on him and let me know the moment he leaves,” Pedro ordered. 

“Understood, Boss,” the man affirmed. 

“And be cautious,” Pedro added. “Make sure you’re not detected. Ethan isn’t easy to fool.” 

The man chuckled lightly. “Don’t worry, Boss. I’m the best at this job. Even his guards won’t notice me.” 

Pedro laughed at the man’s confidence but quickly sobered. “Overconfidence can be dangerous. Remember, Ethan is smarter than you think. Don’t let your guard down.” 

“Got it, Boss. I’ll stay sharp,” the man reassured him. 

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Chapter 173 

thoughts as he gripped the steering wheel tightly. 

48 Pearls 

Every move he 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 Ethan’s activities; it was also about ensuring Lily’s safety. 

He couldn’t forget the day he 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 nor his so–called loyal guards were there when Lily needed them most. 

If Pedro hadn’t been there 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 it. 

Yes, Ethan had stationed guards to watch over her now, but Pedro trusted his own men far more. His guards were well–trained and highly capable–far superior to anything the Collins Family could muster. 

As Pedro started the car, his gaze was firm, his heart resolute. This wasn’t just about protecting her. This was about bringing her back to where she truly belonged: by his side. 

For generations, 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 its own group of hidden guards, ready to act in times of crisis. 

In 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 guidance of Uncle Noel. With his help, Pedro infiltrated one of the most dangerous organizations working under a notorious underworld boss. 

As the heir 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 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. 

Pedro reveled in the power his reputation afforded him, and it wasn’t 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 the so–called prestigious families who had wronged him. 

Upon returning to China, his first goal was to locate the Steven Family’s hidden guards. After painstaking efforts, he found them and immediately began retraining 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 or seven of Ethan’s guards. 

spoken rule 

As their master, Pedro knew they were bound to follow his orders without question. It was an among hidden guards: loyalty to the family’s leader was absolute. With his already formidable team of skilled operatives and the addition of these elite guards, Pedro felt confident in his ability to confront and dismantle his enemies.