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.

darkened as she instinctively

before she could, someone stepped in

off guard. Tina's guards had been focused

were clear: protect Tina

took the bullet and

went pale as she caught

out. "Are you okay?

them to

car to take the injured Thaliana to the

performed the surgery, carefully extracting the

stitched up the wound, she noticed a small butterfly tattoo near the site, already marred by an old

and

head, scanning

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

type to sit outside a surgery room and cry. Someone had hurt the person she cared about most. Of

by the day's events,

Tina nodded. "Now."

the call connected. Alina's voice came through, cheerful and lighthearted. "Miss me

devoid of any emotion.

Don't

for the full experience. You

the next chapter

pause on the other end, followed by a sharp rise in

is she? Does she still

can't possibly still have that face. A

Tina sighed.

how her

does Aunt Thaliana have a butterfly tattoo on

quickly, "Yes, she does.

realizing something was wrong. "Tina,

didn't want to worry her mother over the phone, so she simply said, "Come back first. We'll talk

Tina's eyes

it be that

ensured someone was keeping watch over Thaliana. Meanwhile, Tina prepared to check on Courtney, only to

and Jason are already with her. What you need

Tina for a

remained grim. He had listened carefully to the reports

by Tina's side

two-hour surgery, and you're telling

Tina hesitated.

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