Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Hugo agreed readily, patting his chest. “Of course, I’ve already quit my job. I’m determined!”

“Besides, Tina, you’re in the capital too.”

Hugo showed a flattering smile. “With your help, our perfume company will definitely gain a foothold in the capital!”

Tina responded coldly but didn’t directly answer him. Whether it was money or perfume formulas, she could afford to give them. But just because she could give didn’t mean Hugo could handle it.

After dinner, Tina took Zackary to the guest room while Hugo and Jennie returned to their own room. The room had children’s toys and drawing books, and the bedding was freshly changed.

Tina led Zackary to the desk, patted his head, and said, “You’ll stay here for now; don’t worry about anything else.”

Zackary’s eyes were still red from crying. He bit his lip and sat on the chair with some fear. “Tina, will I go back?”

Seeing his cautious demeanor, Tina’s heart tightened. “No,” she said softly as she hugged him. “I won’t let you go back.”

Hearing her firm response, Zackary finally calmed down. He hugged Tina tightly and said in a childish voice, “Tina, can I stay with you from now on?”

“Yes,” Tina replied as gently as possible.

“You’re so good,” Zackary finally smiled but quickly frowned again. “Only you haven’t changed; everyone else has changed. Mom and Dad don’t love me anymore.”

Tina’s fingers paused slightly on his head, her eyes darkened briefly before she smiled and said, “Don’t be afraid. Mom and Dad haven’t changed; they still love you. They’re just sick and not like they used to be. I’ll cure them.”

“Can you really cure them?” Zackary asked half-understanding.

Tina nodded. “Yes, don’t you remember I’m good at medicine?”

“I remember your medical skills are amazing,” Zackary said admiringly.

“Then believe that I can cure your mom and dad, okay?”

“Okay.”

After settling Zackary, Tina received a call from the research institute.

“Miss Reed, there’s something here that needs your review. When can you come over?”

The institute was established by Tina specifically for researching antidotes. Although it had few members, each one was an elite in their field.

Tina checked the time and replied, “I’ll be there right away.” She hung up the phone and hurried out to take a cab to the institute.

Half an hour later, she arrived at the institute. A researcher handed her the antidote they had developed. “Miss Reed, this is the new antidote. Please take a look.”

Tina put on sterile clothes and took the antidote into the lab to conduct her own tests. She skillfully used the tools and reagents on the table to mix them with the antidote.

The substances turned a strange deep purple upon contact.

“The concentration is still not enough.” Tina frowned, removed her goggles, and left the lab.

“Miss Reed, how is it?” The head of the institute hurriedly approached her with eagerness.

“The concentration is far below my standards.” Tina handed him the report she had just made and glanced at the ongoing experiments in the institute. “I’ve given you Dragonsbreath; no matter what method you use, you must produce the antidote I want.”

“We will readjust the formula,” he replied respectfully. “But we need more time and hope Miss Reed can provide more guidance.”

Tina’s abilities were undisputed; even a little guidance from her could significantly advance their experiments. However, Tina couldn’t personally handle everything due to her limited energy.

“I’ll give you another report,” Tina nodded. “Adjust according to my reference data and complete it as soon as possible.”

After giving her instructions, she left the institute.

At that moment, Lily was coming out of another research institute nearby when she saw Tina and froze in place.

“Tina? How is she here?!”

This area was filled with top-tier pharmaceutical research institutes known for their groundbreaking achievements in medicine.

Lily stared intently at the institute where Tina had emerged from and walked forward pretending it was a coincidence as she called out, “Miss Reed?”

Tina turned around at the sound of her name and saw Lily with an exceptionally cold expression.

Seeing that Tina didn’t even respond with a greeting, Lily felt slightly embarrassed but forced a polite smile to find out what she wanted to know. “What a coincidence meeting you here! What are you doing here?”

“Does it concern you?” Tina asked indifferently.

Lily was taken aback for a moment; her face almost couldn’t maintain its composure as she suppressed her anger to ask again, “Are you meeting friends nearby?”

Tina glanced at her from the entrance of the institute and looked into the distance. “Don’t understand human language?”

“Miss Reed!” Lily’s smile twisted into something more sinister as her fingers dug into her palms. “I respect you greatly but you’re always giving me attitude!”

“What have I done to offend you? Even if there’s some grudge between us, basic decency should still be maintained!”

“Decency? Do you deserve it?” Tina crossed her arms coldly. “Miss Ward seems forgetful; go home and discuss decency with Ms. Ward.”

“You!” Lily pointed at her angrily, ready to lash out.

Just then, a black car stopped in front of them.

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“Mr. Farrell!” Lily was visibly stunned; all her anger was instantly suppressed.

“Tina,” Jared didn’t even glance at Lily but got out of the car to open the passenger door for Tina. “Sorry for keeping you waiting.”

He had arranged this time specifically to pick up Tina and was punctual to the minute.

Lily hurried forward trying to engage him in conversation. “Mr. Farrell! About the research project-”

Jared didn’t pay any attention to her; his gaze remained fixed on Tina as if he couldn’t bear to look away even for a second. “Talk to the project leader,” he said dismissively before closing Tina’s door and getting into the driver’s seat himself.

Before Lily could say another word, he drove off with Tina beside him.

Watching them leave made Lily clench her teeth in frustration.

Why?! Why would everything good belong to Tina?

What made her just so inferior to Tina? Why couldn’t Jared pay more attention to her?!