Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Lysander was about to walk over when he saw Tina holding Jared’s arm, leading their family with Logan in another direction. Lysander was frustrated, “Didn’t you say you’d separate them as soon as it started? What now?” Orson hadn’t expected his grandfather to come out and take Tina away either. “The first step of the plan failed. What else can we do?” The two young men exchanged a look of mutual disdain before going their separate ways.

From a distance, Tina noticed Lysander and was surprised to see him with Orson. “Have they made up?” she asked. Jared, annoyed at the sight of Lysander, tried not to show it since Lysander was Tina’s friend. “I don’t know, let them be,” he replied. Tina didn’t ask further.

Logan strictly followed the rehearsal, pulling Tina along to make an entrance that would ensure she received everyone’s attention as his granddaughter-in-law. Though resigned, Tina complied, knowing the birthday celebrant had the final say.

As they waited, Vivienne approached with a box in her hand containing her latest jewelry design. “Grandfather, Tina,” she began, “I was thinking that after your speech, Tina could wear this jewelry to promote it. What do you think?” Logan didn’t speak but showed some displeasure in his eyes. He wanted Tina to simply make an appearance with him to highlight her status, not to become a promotional tool for the company.

Vivienne quickly explained, “I just think this bright jewelry suits Tina well; I have no other intentions.” Her motive was for the company’s benefit, so Logan couldn’t really blame her. “Tina will just make an appearance with me. You wear it yourself; it’ll be more convenient. I’ll give you a chance to speak later,” he said. Seeing Logan’s refusal, Vivienne had no choice but to give up. She had hoped to leverage Tina’s status to boost her jewelry line.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

Tina glanced at the jewelry in Vivienne’s hand. It looked fresh at first glance but lacked lasting appeal and could easily become a decorative burden.

“Tina, let’s go,” Logan said as he led her into the hall for his speech.

Walter emerged from behind and mockingly looked at Vivienne. “How did it go? Fell flat on your face? Still need me.” Vivienne’s eyes turned cold as she warned sternly, “You better not mess things up and ruin my jewelry launch!” The birthday banquet was a perfect opportunity-a chance to kill Jared. But after the art exhibition, she sensed Jared had caught on to something. She could predict that if she acted during the banquet, it would end in complete failure!

So, she hadn’t planned on killing Jared this time. The priority now was to solidify her position in her grandfather’s heart and reduce Jared’s vigilance.

Walter scoffed coldly, “With those lousy trinkets of yours? You think that’ll make Grandfather value us? You’re so obsessed with these things that you’ve lost your mind. At this rate, Jared will take over the Farrell family. Will you still care about those trinkets then?”

When Jared was considered a ‘useless person,’ Walter hadn’t taken him seriously. In his view, what could a useless person do? So he focused all his energy on Nathaniel. After fighting Nathaniel for so long, both were left wounded. Although Nathaniel had been released now, he no longer had any say in front of their grandfather.

Walter himself was being blackmailed by Jared over the art exhibition incident and had been swallowing his anger ever since. But seeing what had happened in the Farrell family recently made him realize something: Jared was no fool; he had been pretending all along to let them fight each other while he reaped the benefits.

Hah! Did they really think he was an idiot? If he didn’t act soon, the Farrell family would belong to Jared someday. Who knew what fate awaited them then? The birthday banquet was a good opportunity; he wouldn’t miss it. He had to bring Jared down or at least make sure neither Jared nor Tina had an easy time.

Vivienne shot him a cold glance filled with malice that quickly disappeared. “I’ll say this one last time: if you dare ruin my plans, I won’t spare you!” With that, she turned and left.

Walter spat at her departing figure, “Acting all high and mighty? The Farrell family will never be yours anyway.” But Vivienne didn’t hear this.

Guests arrived one after another as the emcee gave an opening speech and invited Logan to speak. During Logan’s speech, only Tina stood by his side-even Jared waited below-showing how much Logan valued Tina.

After Logan’s speech, Tina’s status in Ashbury’s upper society rose significantly. At least now every prominent family in this circle knew that Tina was Jared’s fiancee and Logan’s cherished granddaughter-in-law. Anyone who crossed Tina would have to consider whether they could afford to go against the Farrell family!

Hugo’s family watched from below with great satisfaction; as long as the Farrell family treated Tina well, they were content.

After finishing his speech, Logan mentioned Vivienne’s design in passing. Vivienne then brought the box on stage amid gasps from the ladies below.

“Such beautiful jewelry! This must be the set Farrell family teased earlier!”

“I knew Miss Farrell wouldn’t disappoint us; I want to order a set!”

“I happen to need some new jewelry; I’ll take a set too.”

The enthusiastic response pleased Logan greatly; he felt confident letting Vivienne handle the jewelry department.

Then Walter called out, “Mrs. Reed, do you like this jewelry?” Everyone turned their gaze toward Jennie, who was momentarily stunned by being suddenly addressed.

With everyone looking at her, Jennie had no choice but to respond awkwardly but earnestly: “Of course.”

“Why don’t you give us your thoughts?” Walter sneered at Jennie while actually targeting Tina-everyone knew Jennie was related to Tina; embarrassing Jennie meant embarrassing Tina.

Jennie bit her lip and glanced at the jewelry before saying earnestly: “It’s very beautiful and brilliantly designed.” She wasn’t very knowledgeable about jewelry and could only offer such dry compliments.

Before she could finish speaking, Walter laughed loudly: “Mrs. Reed, can’t you say something more substantial? If you don’t understand jewelry, ask Tina for help! After all, you’re part of our extended family now; surely you should have some basic knowledge.”

He paused briefly before adding sarcastically: “Oh right-sorry-I forgot you’re not really Tina’s mother; your family isn’t truly related to ours anyway.”