Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 325: The Ruse

Tina gave him a cold glance but said nothing. Logan, however, spoke up, "Tina, if you were so worried, you should have given Nathaniel a warning earlier. Why didn't you say anything? Were you concerned about something?" Hugo was left speechless. Sensing the tension, Jennie quickly intervened, "We're outsiders; it's not our place to meddle in the Farrell family's affairs."

"Tina has Jared and Mr. Farrell's support. She won't be mistreated," she added.

"Is that so?" Logan gave them a meaningful look. "I'm tired. I'm going to rest now. Feel free to stay a while and finish your tea."

Hugo quickly waved his hand. "No need, thank you for your hospitality, Logan. We won't disturb you any longer."

Seeing that Logan had spoken, Hugo knew better than to overstay their welcome.

Jared put his arm around Tina's shoulders. "I'll walk you out," he said.

Tina looked up at him and smiled. "Alright."

Although Jared hadn't spoken earlier, she sensed his anger. She knew he was holding back for Logan's sake and refrained from confronting Nathaniel directly. But in the end, he couldn't hold back completely. That kick had rendered Nathaniel incapacitated.

As they walked ahead side by side, Hugo and Jennie followed awkwardly behind, their expressions complex. Throughout the meal, they had revealed many of their intentions.

Tina had been testing them on purpose, and everyone else was watching their performance.

"What do we do now..." Jennie whispered to Hugo.

Hugo said nothing but kept his eyes fixed on Tina, who was walking two meters ahead. If he didn't act soon...

They reached the Farrell family's courtyard where Jared was about to get the car to drive Tina home when suddenly someone leaped out from the bushes and lunged at Tina.

knife caught Jared's eye, and

"Tina! Watch out!"

from Jared but from Hugo behind

grabbed the attacker. The stranger slashed

out, soaking

"Oh my god!"

in terror while Jennie's legs

guards from the Farrell family emerged and subdued the attacker

remained calm and unafraid, then approached the attacker and asked quietly, "Who sent

stranger kept his mouth shut, refusing to

I have a hundred ways to make

signaled his men to bind the attacker and

that could cut through skin.

some fates were worse

his men responded respectfully before

Hugo in panic as tears welled

loss, Hugo said, "I'm fine. A little injury is nothing

"Tina, I'm sorry I couldn't stand up for you when the Farrell family bullied you earlier. The Reed family is just too insignificant compared to them..."

up for her when the Reed family mistreated her. He had even been willing to leave the Reed family and

Hugo's wound; though it bled

a strip from her clothing and bandaged

been hurt; speak less," she

such indifference from Tina

to the capital for you. He wants to start a perfume company so you'll have a fallback if things go wrong

words made it sound like everything they did was for Tina's benefit