Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 1034: Testing the Waters

Tina and Jared returned to their residence.

An hour later, Cole Lyon called. "Serena, the men in black were gone by the time we arrived, but we've confirmed the bodies. All of them are missing their hearts."

"There are fifteen in total, all underage girls. None of them appear in any database." This didn't surprise Tina.

The body she'd come across with Nancy last time was likely from the same source.

Given Claudia's methods, commanding her death warriors to capture these individuals for healing was hardly a challenge.

The reason Claudia hadn't acted before was her fear of exposing her ultimate trump card too soon.

But now, taking the hearts of more than a dozen girls in one go revealed her determination.

Claudia wanted a decisive, final showdown.

The next day, Tina brought a box to Master Tam.

When it came to rare and mysterious artifacts, no one knew more than him.

Master Tam glanced at the box briefly before nodding. "I can open this, but I'll need two days."

Tina nodded and was about to leave when Master Tam stopped her. "No rush. Look at this first. I just discovered it."

He handed her an old book with yellowed pages.

Tina glanced at the cover. It was a historical record of a local region, at least a century old.

The location was in the southern area. But as her gaze fell on a certain line of text, her brows furrowed sharply.

She decided to read the entire story.

After finishing, she placed the book down, a realization forming in her mind like

threads connecting into a single line. A faint smile curved her lips. "So, my guess was right."

remained silent for a moment, then nodded. "If all of this

cold and steady. "Her intentions aren't hard to guess. Once someone gains extraordinary abilities, their

shook his head. "What worries me is that when someone's long-laid

Tina's lips. Her master's insight was as

warriors, hidden for years, are now exposed. She must

Master Tam's expression shifted. "That makes it even worse. Stay with me instead. I'll protect you. If that's

a brow in amusement. Since when was

teach me that to solve a problem, one must face

isn't the time for bravado. Claudia doesn't just want to deal with you-she's targeting the entire world.

tone turning cold. "She won't get her

persuade her further, but Tina shifted the topic with a single sentence. "If

me, Master, focus on opening this box.

resolve, Master Tam could only relent. "Fine. I'll try to have an answer by tomorrow. Until then, prioritize your safety and avoid acting

left, she turned and added, "And don't

helplessly. How could he even begin to explain this to Ian? If he

rested her eyes

drive, Courtney received a low-voiced phone call.

was quiet, hesitation

opened her eyes. "What's

glancing at Tina through the rearview mirror.

to dinner to thank you properly. Do you have

cold eyes lifted. "I

hadn't expected Tina to agree so quickly. Her voice

"Mom, Tina said yes! Book the place, and we'll head over

hanging up, Courtney apologized to

up with this idea.

slightly, and a faint

was momentarily

might have forgotten that

carrying the burden of revenge

Thaliana's return seemed to be filling

city center,