"We'll talk about this later."
Tim did not satisfy Evelyn's vanity. Instead, he said, "Evelyn."
"Yes?" Evelyn answered.
"You are pretty."
Tim suddenly turned around and smiled.
Evelyn got lost in Tim's smile.
"You..."
Before she could finish speaking, she felt a pain in the back of her neck and lost consciousness.
Evelyn was still smiling.
Tim then became serious, put Evelyn in the car, and took her to a safe place. He told his man to take
good care of her, and then drove back to the slum.
However, Tim looked annoyed.
He followed the address given by Fernanda and walked into the slum.
It was almost the New Year. But this area was still depressed. The unpleasant smell was suppressed
by the snow as if a plot was hidden deeply in heart.
Tim had worn a long face.
He arrived at Fernanda's home.
The house could be considered a nice place in the slum.
Tim knocked on the door and could hear Fernanda's voice.
"Come in."
When Tim opened the door and entered, he noticed a strong medicinal smell filling the entire room.
It was no exaggeration to describe the family destitute.
Fernanda was serving a middle-aged woman to take medicine.
The woman was paralyzed.
"Hi. Take a seat please. I'll finish in a moment."
Fernanda blushed when she saw Tim. However, she felt embarrassed after she finished speaking.
There was actually no place for Tim to sit.
"Sorry, I..."
"Who is she?"
Tim looked at the old woman. Obviously, the woman seemed depressed. After taking the medicine, she
laid down with the help of Fernanda.
Fernanda tucked a blanket around her before turning around to look at Tim.
This man was handsome. Fernanda could feel both her heartbeat and blood flow become fast just by
looking at Tim.
Evelyn always said that Fernanda was fond of Tim. Tim never cared. He knew that many women liked
him. He once thought that Fernanda was doing this out of gratitude. But now he didn't think so.
If Fernanda wasn't here, Tim might still have some goodwill towards her. But since she was here, Tim
went straight to the point.
"Where is my mother?" Tim asked.
Fernanda was stunned.
"What are you talking about?" She asked.
"Stop playing dumb. I don't care why you become her stooge. I'll give you two choices. First, tell me
what the poison is and the method to cure Nicole. I'll keep you safe. Second, tell me where my mother
is and I'll let you go."
Tim's unfriendly attitude made Fernanda uncomfortable.
How could he talk to her like that?
In the past, he was so good and always spoke softly to her. But now, why did he change?
'Was it Evelyn?'
'Yes!'
'It must be that woman!' Fernanda thought.
Fernanda looked down and felt resentful. But she said with innocence, "I really don't know what you're
talking about."
"Are you still playing dumb before me? This whole slum was bought by my mom. Few people know
about this. If you weren't here, I might not suspect that you work for her. But you live here. You also
know Nicole's plate number and my schedules. I don't believe that a poor college student like you can
find out so much information. Moreover, when you gave Viola the poison, there were CCTV cameras at
the opposite copy shop. You probably didn't expect that. That picture is so clear. Don't tell me that was
your twin sister."
Since Tim had said this, it was impossible for Fernanda to pretend to be innocent.
"Are you investigating me? You don't believe me, do you? Or you knew who I am when you sponsored
me, right?"
Tears welled up in Fernanda's eyes. She looked pitiful.
But Tim did not feel any pity for her.
He said coldly, "I just thought you needed the money. But I didn't expect the result. I don't know your
real identity. I just know this slum. I've answered all your questions. Can you answer mine?"
Fernanda felt painful.
Was this what she got after falling in love with the wrong one?
She wouldn't accept the result!
She was discontented!
Fernanda looked at Tim who had once behaved gently before her.
Even the voice of Tim could make her completely immersed. In order to be with Tim, Fernanda would
rather be Martha's stooge. To know Tim's preferences, she continuously completed the tasks from
Martha. She seduced the wealthy merchants. But all the money went to Martha. Fernanda got nothing.
Her mother was paralyzed and needed medication. She would rather take several jobs than getting
money from Martha. She helped Martha just because she wanted to get closer to Tim.
However, though she had done so much, Tim and Evelyn got married in the end.
How could she accept such a result?
Fernanda held her hands tightly. She bit her lip and asked word by word, "Do you want to know what
happened to Nicole? I can tell you. But I have conditions."
"Tell me."
Tim's voice was incomparably indifferent.
Fernanda suffered the pain and looked up. She mustered up her courage and said, "I want you to
divorce Evelyn and stay with me. Then I'll tell you about Nicole's poisoning."
"Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
Tim became furious.
He grabbed Fernanda's neck and said fiercely, "Do you really think I don't dare to kill you?"
Tim also thought of what Evelyn said before.
Evelyn did tell him that Fernanda had a crush on him not long ago.
Indeed, women understand women!
A little bit strength could get Fernanda winded.
This was the second time she was close to Tim.
The first time was when Tim sponsored her.
At that time, she felt that Tim was her prince charming. In order to stand beside him, she did everything
she could to get the information about him.
This was the second time for her to look at Tim from a close distance. She could even see the pores on
his face.
Tim had a great complexion.
It was nothing like hers.
Her hands and feet were rough. Because of her mother, her life and the study, she no longer looked
like a lady.
Even though Tim was tightening his grip around her neck and she almost couldn't breathe, Fernanda
still felt happy at this moment.
She smiled and said, "Tim, kill me and you'll never know how to cure Nicole. If I'm right, she should be
blind by now."
"What are you talking about?"
Tim suddenly put on a murderous face.
But Fernanda was fearless.
"Give me a kiss. I'll tell you. Just give me a kiss."
She modified her demands.
However, Tim snorted coldly and said, "Do you think that I can't find out the cure without you? You're
really naïve."
"Am I?"
Fernanda smiled bitterly.
'Yes, I am naïve.'
'Otherwise, how could I fall in love with such a man?' Fernanda thought.
"Kill me. I won't regret dying in your hands."
After Fernanda finished speaking, she closed her eyes.
Tim frowned slightly, but let go of Fernanda's neck.
Fernanda fell to the ground like a poor rag doll.
She felt pain.
But she was more painful because of not having the man she loved!
Fernanda whispered, "Do you know how much I envy Evelyn for having a wealthy family? If I had a
family like hers, would you marry me now?"
"You were nothing compared to Evelyn. The beauty and kindness of Evelyn are something that you
can't have in your life. If you want to be Martha's stooge, then be it. Just don't regret it. But as you
harmed Nicole, even if I can forgive you, Samuel will never let you get away."
Tim's words made Fernanda tremble.
She suddenly wanted to commit suicide by biting her tongue. But Tim stopped her by breaking her jaw.
"You're an adult. Adults have to pay for their mistakes. You should have realized it the moment you
harmed Nicole."
After saying that, Tim took Fernanda out.
He carried Fernanda on his shoulders. But before he could walk out of the slum, a few mercenaries
with guns stood in his way.
"Mr. Tim, Ms. Martha wants to see you."
"I'm not going."
Tim knew who they were talking about. If he could, he never wanted to be Martha's son.
That was why he had sent Evelyn to another place.
Martha was obviously aimed at the Mason's sea route. If Evelyn was caught by Martha, the Masons
would be hamstrung.
Evelyn was his wife. Tim would never let Evelyn do anything to harm the interests of her family.
The mercenary frowned slightly when Tim refused. Then, he said to Tim, "We can only force you to
come with us."
As they spoke, a few people quickly approached Tim.
Tim threw Fernanda aside to fight alone.
Soon they started fighting.
Although Fernanda's jaw was broken, she looked at Tim with affection.
The man she loved was so handsome.
His skill was also outstanding.
How could she not be tempted by such a man?
Tim felt stressed while fighting four men on his own. At this moment, someone was about to hit the
back of Tim's neck.
Tim noticed the move. The man just chopped his shoulder with his hand.
Tim's shoulder hurt and he became a bit slower.
At this moment, the other three men immediately surrounded him, intending to capture Tim.
Fernanda's eyes suddenly darkened. Without hesitation, she rushed over and used her weak body to
push a person aside. It provided a chance for Tim to escape and fight back.
'Let's go!'
Fernanda winked at Tim, but she held the mercenary tightly.
The mercenary was enraged by Fernanda. One of them picked up the dagger in his boot and stabbed it
towards Fernanda's back.
"Fernanda!"
Tim cried out. The wound in Fernanda's back was spouting blood. Her blood was
everywhere.
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