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.

flash of a knife caught Jared's eye, and he quickly stepped

"Tina! Watch out!"

came not from Jared but from Hugo behind

and grabbed the attacker. The stranger slashed Hugo's

gushed out, soaking

"Oh my god!"

nearby screamed in terror while Jennie's legs went weak with fear.

signal, hidden guards from the Farrell family emerged and subdued the attacker within

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

kept his mouth shut, refusing to

to talk? I have a

to bind the attacker and

answers," Jared said with a look that could cut through

easy; some fates were

responded respectfully

knelt beside Hugo in panic as tears welled up in her eyes.

from blood loss, Hugo said, "I'm fine. A little injury is nothing as long as

you when the Farrell family bullied you earlier. The Reed family is just too insignificant compared to

for her when the Reed family mistreated her. He had even been willing to leave the Reed family and lose his job for her sake. Such

wound; though it bled heavily and looked alarming,

strip from her clothing and bandaged his wound to stop

hurt; speak

Hugo hadn't expected such indifference from Tina

you. He wants to start a perfume company so you'll have a fallback

did

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