Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 821: This Time, It’s a Warning

Victor was infuriated by her words.

He cursed Tina's arrogance under his breath, regretting his decision to approach this woman for a deal. A flash of his mother's ashes turning to dust crossed his mind, and he abruptly stood up, a twisted smile on his face. "If you won't help, don't blame me for being ruthless!" he snarled. "Tina, let's settle the score today, including the one from last time with my mother!"

As Victor raised his hand, the bodyguards surrounding him prepared to swarm forward.

Tina's eyes were like frozen ice, calm and void of panic.

Before anyone could act, the private room's door burst open with a bang. Jared strode in, flanked by Hayden and several others.

"And who exactly are you planning to settle scores with?!" Jared's voice was cold and sharp. Behind him, more than ten bodyguards in black suits followed, swiftly surrounding Victor and his men.

Jared extended his long arm, pulling Tina behind him as his worried gaze fell on her. "Are you okay?"

Tina playfully pushed him. "Uncle, have you forgotten what happened during our training? Why worry?"

"Serena, did you spar with Mr. Farrell?" Hayden leaned over, his head popping into view. He wasn't concerned about Tina being hurt. His Serena was invincible. Victor's men didn't stand a chance against her. But Mr. Farrell? Clearly, his concern clouded his judgment.

Jared's expression froze momentarily. The icy mask on his face cracked slightly as he shot Hayden a disapproving glance. "That's between my wife and me. Stay out of it."

Tina was always protective of her husband's dignity in certain matters. Their private training sessions-where Jared occasionally lost to his wife-were their little secret, something they treated as a playful part of their relationship. No need to share it with Hayden.

Hence, she had no sympathy for the curious Hayden. With a quick wink, she signaled him to drop the subject. Then, turning to Jared, she shifted her gaze to Victor, whose face was as dark as a storm cloud. "Uncle, this Mr. Bailey here just warned me not to cross them."

Jared sneered. "And what if we do? Stray dogs-what's there to fear?"

as he faced the overwhelming aura of

with resentment. He had spent so many years climbing to his

about it, the more jealousy consumed him. His gaze darkened as he muttered, "I'm still your elder! Logan didn't teach you any manners, did he? Addressing your elders so disrespec-" Before he could finish, a sharp whistle pierced

white hair floated to the ground

friend a few steps back, muttering, "There's killing

eyes. "Uncle, not bad! Your knife-throwing skills have improved, though it didn't even

His cold gaze softened momentarily as it brushed over Tina before turning back to Victor,

not worthy of uttering those

that belied his age, rendering Victor speechless. "Next time, Victor, this dagger will pierce your

turned away, as if even looking at Victor sullied his eyes. He wrapped his arm protectively around Tina's waist and

as swiftly as they had entered,

gaze landing on Victor. He tried not to look at the trembling legs or

wonder if Victor had fallen

forward, testing his balance to ensure he wouldn't collapse.

say. But

Tina had asked earlier resurfaced in his

Victor become the head

with all his

Woods' thoughts. Even years later, when the Bailey family crumbled, the mystery

the time for such

approached Victor cautiously. "Sir, it seems Tina won't budge. But

whispered in Victor's ear, "Tina's out of reach. But we could target Hugo or Elsa's in-laws. I heard those old folks still go

of the Dyer family weren't worth mentioning,

his mother's grave. Hatred surged within

thought of the Langdon family's potential retaliation quickly doused his fury. Shaking his head in frustration, he said, "No. That stubborn girl is too