Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 1099

Truth be told, Lio was somewhat uneasy. After all, these were merely his speculations.

Moreover, even if he did guess correctly, it didn't mean anything.

The child before him was young, yet his thoughts were profound. The look in his eyes at times left him somewhat at a loss.

On the other hand, Thalia appeared nonchalant, and aside from her ruthless methods, he could generally guess her thoughts. Therefore, at this moment, although it seemed that Lio had figured something out, he was, in fact, still in a passive position.

“Did I guess correctly?” Lio asked Anthony in a low voice.

Anthony gave a faint smile and nodded. “You did!” As he spoke, he suddenly pulled out a dagger from his bosom and pressed it against Lio's neck. There was a fierce look in his eyes. “Do you know that sometimes, knowing too much can lead to a swift death?”

His face, as small as the palm of a hand, bore a striking resemblance to the ruthless determination of Kenneth.

Rio lowered his gaze, glancing at the dagger pressed against his throat. After a moment, he locked eyes with Anthony. With unwavering certainty, he said, “You won't kill me!”

“Oh? Are you so sure?”

“If you wanted to kill me, you would have done it yesterday and not waited until now.”

“You didn't provoke me yesterday, but it's a different story today. I'm in a bad mood right now, and your presence just happens to provide an outlet for me...”

Thalia watched as Anthony acted tough, remaining silent.

So long as Lio refrained from retaliating, she behaved as if blind to the situation, akin to a mother allowing her child unrestrained freedom.

Lio looked at them, still appearing unworried. “You haven't even asked me what evidence I've found. So, until you get an answer, you won't lay a finger on me!”

“Do you think evidence still matters to me?” Anthony asked. “Once we know who it is, any excuse will do to get the job done. Regardless of the reason, the outcome is what truly matters!”

Lio responded indifferently, “Is that so?”

With a faint smile, Anthony said, “Indeed, it is so.”

“Go ahead, then. I'm no longer of any use to you, and I've even angered you. You can proceed now.”

Suddenly, Anthony moved closer, a vicious look in his eyes. “You think I wouldn't dare?”

“For you, making me disappear without a trace should be easy. If that's the case, then get it over with!” Lio closed his eyes, looking like a lamb ready for slaughter.

Anthony looked at him. He had never been pressured like this by anyone before.

“All right, if that's the case, I'll grant your wish!” Anthony said leisurely.

Lio kept his eyes shut, and even though his hands were trembling, he still wouldn't utter a single word.

An indeterminate amount of time had passed, and there was suddenly a loud bang.

The sound of a heavy object falling on the table echoed.

Lio opened his eyes to find Anthony staring intently at him. “Are you killing me or not?”

“What do you think?” Anthony asked.

Looking at the dagger thrown onto the table, Lio was stunned. “So, you're not going to kill me?”

“Stop pretending. You're about to wet your pants!” Anthony looked at him with a hint of mockery.

Lio lowered his gaze to glance at his pants, then raised his eyes to look at Anthony. “I didn't...”

Anthony couldn't be bothered to pay him any attention.

At that moment, Thalia spoke up. “Enough, stop messing around!” As she spoke, she turned her gaze toward Lio. “Since you've found the evidence, then present it!”