Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

At the residence of the Brookes family, Jack returned and saw Scarlett pulling out several unopened bags from her wardrobe. Each one was a unique, limited edition handbag! “This one would suit Tina; a little girl her age would look perfect with this color,” she remarked. “This one is also nice, versatile, goes well with any outfit.” “This one isn’t for everyday use, but since Tina will someday marry Jared, she’ll definitely need it for the dinners she’ll attend. This clutch would be just right.”Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Jack watched his wife carefully select each item and smiled indulgently, “That’s enough for now, if not this time, then another.” They were planning to have dinner with Tina tomorrow, and it was very important to Scarlett. She had been choosing the perfect gifts for days. “There will always be another time. We haven’t seen Tina in so long, and just the other day, she even asked someone to deliver medicine to Kiki and Mimi. We’re out of the hospital, and she still thinks of us; how can we not reciprocate?”

Scarlett rolled her eyes at Jack, then turned to see couple outfits hanging in the closet. She had stumbled upon them while shopping and bought them on a whim, though she had never worn them with Jack. Perfect, she thought, these would be a gift for Tina and Jared.

Ian, gripping his cane, frowned, “I still think that Farrell boy isn’t worthy of Tina.” Scarlett laughed and sighed, “Dad, why do you think he’s not worthy? Jared is one of the rare capable and strategic young men at the precinct. If he weren’t so young and lacking in experience, he would have been promoted to oversee operations by now.”

Ian snorted, “Hmph, and Tina is any less? With her achievements at such a young age, which man is truly worthy of her?” Jack sighed softly, “Dad, you think there’s hardly anyone worthy of Tina, don’t you?” Ian nodded with satisfaction, “Exactly.”

Scarlett shook her head in resignation, thankful that Tina wasn’t their actual granddaughter; otherwise, the old man might have chased Jared away long ago. In her eyes, Jared and Tina were a perfect match, both in looks and capability. She had been silently supporting them on social media for a long time!

After some casual conversation, Ian called Jack outside. Once the room door closed, Ian asked, “How did it go?” Jack nodded, “I got it.” These things could have been given at tomorrow’s dinner, but there would be too many people. Just in case, he had asked Tina for them a day in advance. While it was expected, Ian was still somewhat surprised, “Tina wasn’t upset?” Jack smiled, “No, she wasn’t upset. She just told me to tell you that doing the paternity test over and over won’t change much, and you shouldn’t obsess over it.”

Ian sighed, “I’m not obsessing, it’s just that she feels too much like Alina used to be around me. Even though the results might not be what we hope, I still want to try.” Jack understood his father’s feelings, “I’ll have the items sent back as soon as possible. Don’t worry, Dad, I’ll let you know the results immediately.”

The next day, Scarlett arrived early at the restaurant they had booked. To her surprise, James was even earlier. “Aunt, you finally came. You have to decide for me, Serena simply cannot marry Jared, no one in this world is worthy of marrying Serena!”

James was Scarlett’s only nephew, and they had shared a close bond since his childhood, discussing everything with her. Scarlett had often heard James speak glowingly about his Serena, almost to the point of exaggeration. Initially, Scarlett thought James was just seeing things through rose-colored glasses and told him to tone it down. It was only when she found out he was talking about Tina that she realized James wasn’t exaggerating.

Now James intended to break up her idol, which was unacceptable to Scarlett. “What right do you have to meddle in Serena’s affairs? Say one more word, and I’ll have Serena silence you!” Scarlett glared at James disdainfully.

James, whose only greater fear than Tina was his aunt, closed his mouth at this.

Soon after, Tina entered, supporting Ian, followed by Jack and Jared. Scarlett greeted them, “How come you all arrived together?”

“We met at the door,” Tina replied as she helped Ian to a chair and naturally took a seat beside him.

Ian, beaming with joy, said, “I always knew Tina and I were meant to be.”

“Grandpa Brookes, weren’t we just supposed to have dinner? How is this fate?” James, unaware of Alina’s situation, didn’t quite grasp the subtle and warm relationship between Ian and Tina.

His comment drew a sharp look from both Tina and Ian. “What’s it to you?”

James muttered, “Indeed, fate has its own voice.”

Jared, sitting next to Tina, smiled lightly. “Tina often says that she and Mr. Ian are fated, as if it were destined.”

Ian felt a deep connection with Jared during the meal, appreciating his presence more than ever.

James was annoyed, suspecting Jared of always using underhanded methods to charm those close to Serena. Jared retorted, “Call it personal charm.”

Throughout the dinner, they spent more time talking than eating. The conversation eventually turned to the piece of land James had bought from the Reed family.

Ian’s expression darkened. “Tina, the main reason I wanted to see you today was to discuss the development of a new type of bomb.”

Tina was not surprised. The White and Brookes families, both hidden families, perhaps shared a closeness unknown to outsiders. Tina knew from Jared that some hidden family members worked for the state. Like Paula White, whose patents were all given to the nation without charge, and the new bomb would be no exception.

Once developed, Paula White would surely hand it over to the state. Tina’s role was to provide a secret development site for White, and incidentally, to undermine GTO’s weapon manufacturing. She was a third party, an investor in commercial terms.

The White family’s actions were certainly known to the Brookes family. Regarding the bomb’s development, the Brookes family also wanted a share, or rather, to ensure the patent remained firmly in national hands.

“What do you think?” Tina asked with a smile.

Ian was increasingly pleased with Tina, not just because of their natural rapport but also her intelligence. Conversing with her required no effort in clarifying or explaining; Tina understood his intentions immediately.

This was something even Jack couldn’t achieve. Tina was as comforting and close as his Alina.

Ian produced a contract. “Take a look at the terms, and if there’s anything unsatisfactory or needs changing, let me know and I’ll have Jack make the adjustments.”