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.

she instinctively moved

she could, someone stepped

Tina's guards had been focused entirely on

were clear: protect

the bullet and collapsed

face went pale as she caught the unconscious

cried out. "Are you okay?

to her team, instructing them to track down the

the injured Thaliana to

hospital, Tina personally performed the surgery, carefully extracting the

a small butterfly tattoo

approached and grabbed her hand. "Tina,

head, scanning the

replying, "We caught the

surgery room and cry. Someone had hurt the person she cared about most. Of course, she'd want revenge. Tina removed

shaken by the day's events,

Tina nodded. "Now."

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

tone was steady, devoid of any emotion.

Don't forget

for the full experience.

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sharp rise in Alina's voice. She sounded ecstatic. "Thaliana's back? When did this

she? Does she still have

forty now, isn't she? She can't possibly still have that face.

Tina sighed.

wondered how

this: does Aunt Thaliana

quickly, "Yes,

something was

want to worry her mother over the phone, so she simply said,

Tina's eyes flickered

it be that her suspicions were

the hospital, Jared ensured someone was keeping watch over Thaliana. Meanwhile,

already with her. What you need right

tone startled Tina for

remained grim. He had listened carefully to the reports

determined to stay by Tina's side from

and you're telling me you're

Tina hesitated.