Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 1035: Thaliana Takes a Bullet

Halfway through the meal, Thaliana lifted her wine glass and toasted Tina.

"Tina, this toast is on behalf of our family's Connie. I want to thank you. If you hadn't taken her out of Ensford back then and mentored her, I can't imagine what she might have become."

"Now that she's by your side, working for you, I believe this must be the best arrangement heaven could offer."

Perhaps reminded of her own past, Thaliana's eyes turned red.

Tina stood up as well, her tone calm. "You're giving me too much credit. Courtney's achievements are the result of her own hard work. All I did was recognize her potential."

As she spoke, she replaced the wine in her hand with tea, explaining, "I've caught a bit of a cold recently, hope you don't mind."

Thaliana nodded in understanding and waved it off, finishing her own glass of wine in

one go.

The meal ended harmoniously. Afterward, Tina offered to give Thaliana a ride home.

As the three of them exited the restaurant and were about to get into the car, a sudden wave of murderous intent swept over them.

From across the street, several men in black appeared, armed and heading straight toward them.

"Tina, watch out!"

Courtney immediately stepped in front of Tina to shield her.

Before Courtney could take action, a dozen elite guards materialized around Tina, swiftly surrounding the men in black.

Within minutes, the situation was under control.

Tina's expression remained cold.

These were Uncle's people. They wouldn't show themselves unless absolutely necessary.

It seemed Claudia had noticed something.

Just as everyone began to relax, a passerby on the sidewalk glanced over casually.

A gun barrel gleamed in the light, aimed directly at Tina.

Tina raised an eyebrow but stayed calm. Energy gathered in her palm as she prepared to neutralize the threat.

But before she could act, the gunman shifted his aim to Courtney and fired without hesitation.

eyes darkened as she

before she could, someone stepped

caught everyone off guard. Tina's guards had been focused

protect

took the bullet and collapsed

went pale as she caught

out. "Are you okay? Don't

them to track down the shooter. She

car to take the injured Thaliana

the surgery, carefully extracting the

stitched up the wound, she noticed a small butterfly

room, Jared approached and grabbed her hand.

shook her head, scanning the area. "Where's

before replying, "We caught the attackers. She insisted on interrogating them

person she cared about most. Of course, she'd want revenge. Tina removed her

the day's events, asked

Tina nodded. "Now."

minutes later, the call connected. Alina's voice

of any emotion. "Mom, Aunt Thaliana is

book? Don't forget

for the full experience. You

the next chapter anywhere else.

by a sharp rise in Alina's voice.

Does she

have that face. A forty-year-old body with a twenty-year-old

Tina sighed.

really wondered how

does Aunt Thaliana have a butterfly tattoo

quickly, "Yes, she

shifted, suddenly realizing something was

to worry her mother over the phone, so she

Tina's

it be that

hospital, Jared ensured someone was keeping watch over Thaliana. Meanwhile, Tina prepared to check

with her. What you need right now

Jared's tone startled Tina for a moment. She blinked. "Uncle,

expression remained grim. He had listened carefully to the

was determined to stay by Tina's side from

two-hour surgery, and you're telling me

Tina hesitated.