Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Tina narrowed her eyes. On the day her mother committed suicide, several families had visited their home, including the Hancock family. At that time, she found information about the Ashbury Hancock family. After going to Ashbury, she thoroughly investigated but found nothing amiss. However, she had not yet checked into the Clearwater Hancock family. The Woodham family and Ward family, who had also appeared at their home, were investigated and found to have no issues. Only this Hancock family… Tina’s lips curled up slightly. They had hidden for so long and only now surfaced. Things were getting interesting.

Tina drew her gaze back, recalling something, and asked, “Was the Brookes family not involved?” Nathan shook his head, “No, or perhaps they are, but we haven’t been able to find out yet. The Brookes family is deeply entrenched, and many of their dealings aren’t overt, not easily traceable.” Tina nodded. If the Brookes family also had a research facility, it would be much more convenient for her in Clearwater.

Jared reviewed the information Nathan had gathered, paying particular attention to the dealings of these biotech companies. It seemed that the Lyon family had only recently established contact with the Hancock family, and some aspects of the business were not as straightforward as they appeared. “It looks like we’ll need to deal more with the Hancock family,” Jared said, his brow furrowed deeply with disgust. Dealing with the Hancock family meant entangling with that Grace, which was a repulsive thought. Even the brief touch of pushing Grace away with a towel made him feel unclean. He would need a thorough shower tonight!

Nathan, noticing Jared growing more agitated, looked puzzledly at Tina. He blinked: “Madam, what’s wrong with Mr. Farrell? I didn’t provoke him!” Tina replied, “It’s nothing, just feeling a bit irritated, no worries.” Jared slammed the files shut, “Let’s find a place to eat, and after that, continue our investigation.” Nathan quickly agreed, knowing that obeying Jared’s orders, even if it meant driving into a river, was far preferable to bearing the brunt of his anger.

After dinner, Jared received a call from Grandma Lyon. “Jared, you’re out of line, treating the Hancock family’s daughter that way. Do you realize how much trouble you could invite if you offend her? You are too thoughtless, come back home immediately!” Before Jared could respond, Grandma Lyon hung up in a huff. Jared pocketed his phone, his expression darkening, “Nathan, take Tina back first.” “No need, I am the head of the Lyon family. How can I not show up when there’s trouble at home?” Tina said with a slight smile, curious to see what Grandma Lyon would attempt next.

At the Lyon family home, Stephanie was crying her heart out. “I finally managed to get Grace to meet today, hoping she could have a good talk with my brother, at least get to know each other. But who knew what Tina would do, Grandma, Grace was so wronged today, you must help her.” Grandma Lyon nodded repeatedly, “Don’t cry, Grace is the granddaughter-in-law I have chosen, I will naturally help her. Tina has gone too far.”

Sonia poured Grandma Lyon a cup of tea and sat beside her, “Mom, Tina has the Lyon family’s head ring, what can we do?” Grandma Lyon snorted, “What of it? If she still wants to be my granddaughter-in-law, she must kneel before me. If she insists on being our family head, she can’t blame Jared for not having a future with her.”

Sonia massaged Grandma Lyon’s shoulders, still scheming. No matter what, she needed to change Jared’s opinion of her first, to find out the status of the relationship between Asher and Marie. If it was already beyond repair, it would be perfect timing for Jared’s visit, using his name to get closer to the Farrell family.

If they were still as annoying as before, it didn’t matter, as long as Jared knew what kind of person his mother was. Warren’s family sat across from Grandma Lyon, with Connor’s fingers wrapped in gauze, the bones Jared had broken still throbbing with pain.

“Hmph, I told Stephanie to introduce me to that Grace, but she wouldn’t, and now look what happened! If you had introduced her to me, Grandma, your great-grandson might already be here, and we wouldn’t be struggling to deal with the little Hancock family!”

Stephanie was the first to object, “You think you can chase Grace? Have you even looked in the mirror? Are you half as good as my brother? Shameless!”

“Stephanie, at least I’m your brother, keep your mouth clean for me!”

“Pah, what are you!”

“Stephanie, am I giving you too much face?”

Connor then stood up, pointing at Stephanie with his injured fingers, his face menacing.

Leah naturally defended her daughter, “Connor, what are you trying to do?”

Seeing this, Warren also pulled his son back, “Calm down, that’s your sister. We need to be united against outsiders, can we afford internal conflicts?”

Megan quickly tried to smooth things over, “Exactly, our biggest threat is Tina.”

The atmosphere eased a bit, and Megan continued, “Mom, I actually have an idea, want to hear it?”

“Speak,” Grandma Lyon responded.

“Jared is already bewitched by Tina, completely devoted to her. We might as well prepare a backup plan. If Connor could also get to know Grace, maybe they’ll take a liking to each other, right? After all, we just want to connect with the Hancock family. If Grace marries Connor, our families would be even closer, better than letting the Farrell family take advantage.”

Megan’s words weren’t new to Grandma Lyon.

Jared, after all, was Marie’s son and ultimately an outsider to the Lyon family. Unfortunately, the moment Grace saw Jared in Ashbury, she fell deeply in love with him and wanted to marry him.

Connor didn’t really stand a chance.

Megan, knowing what Grandma Lyon was thinking, continued, “Mom, I know it’s difficult, but it’s better than putting all our eggs in one basket, right?”

After Megan finished, she signaled to Sonia with her eyes.

Sonia silently nodded, “Megan is right, Mom, having a backup plan is better than relying solely on Jared.”

Hearing this from her beloved daughter, Grandma Lyon finally nodded, “Okay, let’s give Connor a chance to get to know Grace, starting as friends wouldn’t hurt.”Text © owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

Stephanie glanced at her father, Oliver, who shook his head, signaling her to remain silent.

The Lyon family, although appearing united, each harbored their own agendas.

There was only one position for the heir, and now Warren and Oliver were equally matched, each with a son and a daughter, both favored by Grandma Lyon.

It was just a matter of who could satisfy Grandma Lyon first.

What Grandma Lyon most wanted now was an alliance with the Hancock family to explore that mysterious business chain.

So, Stephanie had early on become best friends with Grace, ensuring she would not marry Warren’s son, keeping Grace on Oliver’s side.

The Hancock family’s business chain would then remain in Oliver and his family’s hands.

Everyone had their own motives, yet outwardly they maintained harmony.

Soon, the butler walked in, his body also wrapped in bandages, “Mrs. Lyon, the guests have arrived.”

As he finished speaking, Tina and Jared walked in hand in hand.