Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Chapter 835

Chapter 835 Uncovering the Truth

At that moment, Magus stared at the woman, his brows furrowing abruptly. "Lina, what are you doing? Please, get up quickly!" he urged, leaning down to assist her.

However, the woman completely disregarded him, pushing him aside, her gaze fixed on Thalia as she continued to plead desperately, "I beg you, please don't harm him. If there's anything you want, come after me instead. I'm begging you..."

Thalia wasn't one to shy away from confrontation, but she detested such manipulative tactics.

If the person in question were irredeemable, that would be a different story. However, for an ordinary woman like her, already living on borrowed time, to plead for a man... How could anyone bear such a burden in their heart?

Thalia bent down and reached out to help the woman. "Get up!”

Yet, the woman showed no intention of rising, her eyes filled with sincere pleading. "I'm begging you, please. He did all of this for me. If there's anything you desire, direct it towards me. Moreover, my time is running out..."

Thalia felt a sense of helplessness as she gazed earnestly at the woman. "I have no intention of hurting him. Get up first, then we can talk!"

Upon hearing that, the woman's pale face momentarily froze. "You... Are you serious?"

"I'm serious!" Thalia nodded.

At that moment, the woman couldn't believe her ears. She turned her gaze toward Magus and asked, "Mag, is she telling the truth?"

Magus's gaze penetrated deep as he looked at her and nodded. "It's true!"

Only then did the woman release a sigh of relief. She glanced at Thalia, ensuring there was no hostility on her face, and smiled. "That's a relief!" With that, she attempted to get up.

Magus moved to support her, but suddenly, the woman's body stiffened, and within the next second, she seemed to struggle for breath.

Witnessing her condition, Magus extended a hand from behind to support her, concern etched across his expression. "Lina, what's wrong?"

The woman remained silent, standing rigidly, her face pale, as if something was choking her.

Thalia watched in alarm and quickly inquired, "What's happening? Why is this occurring?"

However, Magus didn't respond to her. Instead, he swiftly cradled the woman in his arms and started walking.

"Lina, hang in there, I'll take you to the doctor!" With those words, he carried the woman and rushed inside.

Anthony and Thalia exchanged a hesitant glance, unsure of how to respond.

Just then, a voice from behind them interjected, "See? With his woman in such a state, he won't leave with you. You might as well give up on that idea!"

Upon hearing his words, Anthony turned his gaze toward the speaker and retorted, "I can't say for certain if he'll leave with me, but one thing is clear, he won't cooperate with you anymore. Do you know why?" The man, clearly skeptical, let a cold smile creep onto his lips. "Why is that?"

"Because I'm going to eliminate you. Once you're out of the picture, there's no chance of you ever cooperating again!" Anthony's words, delivered in the most innocent manner, carried a ruthlessness that sent a chill down the man's spine.

The man froze at the sound of his words. Instinctively, he turned his gaze towards Thalia, his demeanor somewhat tempered by thoughts of her recent actions.

"I have some urgent matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave!" he declared.

Thalia wouldn't grant him the opportunity to escape. Once again, she stood in his path, resolute.

Witnessing that, the man inquired, "What do you plan to do now?"

"What? After swindling such a substantial sum of money, you now expect to walk away freely?" Thalia responded.

The man stumbled over his words, clutching his wallet tightly. "I-I didn't act alone!"

"But all I know is that you took the money from me," she countered.

He looked at her, his expression tense, and asked, "Well, what do you want?"

Thalia gazed at him, a smile dancing on her crimson lips. Slowly, she closed the distance between them. "What do you think?"

"I've worked hard to earn this money too..." the man protested.

Thalia chuckled softly. "It seems you value your wealth more than your life!"

"Are you planning to kill me?" the man inquired.

"What do you think?" Thalia raised an eyebrow, a glimmer of sharpness shining in her eyes.

The man scanned his surroundings and warned, "This is a hospital, and surveillance cameras are everywhere. If you kill me, you won't be able to leave this place!"

"Is that so? Shall we put it to the test? I'll eliminate you first and see if I can escape," Thalia proposed, her voice laced with determination.

The man hesitated for a prolonged moment before finally yielding. "I-I'll return the money to you. Is that okay?"

With a haggard and ethereal appearance, he gazed at Thalia with pleading eyes, evoking a sense of pity.

Observing that, Anthony approached him and stated, "We can let go of the money, and we can spare your life as well. However, I have a few questions that I want you to answer."

Given such favorable terms, there was no reason for him to refuse.

After all, nothing held more importance than his own survival!

With that thought in mind, he responded directly, "Alright, go ahead and ask!"

Anthony inquired, "What is your connection with Magus?"

Upon hearing the question, the man let out a sigh. "We were childhood friends, growing up on the same street. However, during our youth, war erupted, and I lost my entire family amidst the turmoil. I've been residing here ever since, while he ventured out to make a living when he was in his teens. It wasn't until a few years ago that he returned, completely transformed."

Anthony attentively absorbed the information, nodding contemplatively.

"Do you know anything about his past?" Anthony asked again.

"I've heard bits and pieces," the man replied.

"Please continue," Anthony pressed, his gaze fixed on him.

The man continued, "He used to follow a man who was a thief, someone who specialized in stealing rare and precious treasures. Magus was constantly by his side, but during one failed operation, he was abandoned to shoulder the blame. When he resurfaced, he had become the person he is today."

"Are you aware of the origins behind all of this?" Anthony inquired.

The man hesitated, displaying awareness yet uncertainty in expressing himself.

"Not going to speak?" Thalia raised an eyebrow.

Seeing her reaction, the man immediately spoke up, "I'm not hesitant to speak, but this matter involves someone's privacy. I can't simply divulge it..."

"Oh, so now you suddenly care about privacy? Such concerns weren't present when you were selling other people's information!" Thalia retorted.

"That was when I was cooperating with him, merely attempting to earn some money. Furthermore, he tacitly agreed to share that information!" the man defended himself.

"So, are you going to divulge the information or not?" Thalia demanded, her words dripping with menace.

Understanding his concerns, Anthony glanced at the man and reassured him, "Rest assured, as I mentioned earlier, I genuinely invited him to join us, so I won't cause him harm. Right now, I simply want to know the full story. As for the money from before, let's forget about it. Furthermore, I'll still compensate you for today, but if you choose not to disclose the truth..." He didn't need to finish the sentence, as he believed the man would grasp the implication.

The man regarded Anthony, realizing he had no other option. After contemplating for a moment, he finally relented, "I can tell you, but you must promise not to let him know that you're aware of this!" Anthony nodded as he replied, "Alright, I promise!"