Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 700: Taking Full Control of X Bureau

The people at X Bureau were stunned for a moment, then erupted in chaos.

"What does this mean? Investigate us? What crimes have we committed?"

"Who are these people? Don't they know what X Bureau is?"

"Look at their combat uniforms, I've never seen those before. Can someone tell me what's going on?"

Linden had never seen Ruud's face before, but just from his demeanor, he guessed right away-this was the legendary General Praevion of their nation. However, he couldn't fathom why General Praevion would stage such a scene. After a brief silence, Linden stepped forward and saluted, "General Praevion!"

Ruud's dark eyes swept over him, his voice deep, "You are the Chief of Ashbury Subdivision, Linden?" His pace was unhurried, yet Linden felt an unprecedented pressure. Unconsciously, his back was soaked with sweat. Suppressing the internal pressure, he responded, "Yes."

General Ruud, a title personally bestowed by the nation's top leaders, answered to no department, only to the highest authority. In any department across the nation, the presence of General Praevion commanded a salute.

"Do you think you're fulfilling your duties as chief?" Ruud asked hurriedly, his imposing aura not diminishing, even heavier than before. Linden felt almost breathless under this intangible oppression, but after a moment, he looked up seriously and said, "I believe I am very diligent!"

"Diligent?" Ruud scoffed, "Out of thirty combat members in X Bureau, fifteen have exploited their power for personal gain. You call that diligent?" He took a step forward, stopping just a step away from Linden. His eagle-like eyes stared intently at Linden as if trying to see through him.

Linden's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately countered, "How is that possible? I might not know about others, but the people under my supervision in Ashbury Subdivision are definitely clean."

on, even his master was an undercover agent from

would General Praevion say this? Ruud gave him a cold look, then turned around and stood in the center of X Bureau, surveying everyone like a king overseeing his subjects, "My name is Ruud. Starting today, I am taking full control

and Christopher, "We

two combat members surrounded Linden, saying with a righteous demeanor, "Please come

grim. Linden looked at Ruud, "What does this

gone deaf?"

equally infuriating when they spoke. Yes, Tina! She had the same manner. Better silent,

time, glanced at the two men whose faces were now ashen and said, "Chief Linden, Chief Christopher, better cooperate

as Linden was about to retort, Jared spoke, and

country every decade, must have been acting on higher orders with such a grand entrance this time. Though technically X Bureau wasn't

this was depended entirely on the government's intentions. As Linden understood the issue, he exchanged a glance with Christopher and declared, "We accept the investigation!" Immediately after, they followed the special forces soldiers and left. The remaining members of the X Bureau were stunned as they watched them go, without a moment to react. The soldiers

be nothing exceptional about him. Logically, since Jared was favored by his father, Ruud's attitude should have been more favorable; however, for some reason, he

Yet, something rebellious inside him wanted to trip Jared up. How could it be that he, a distinguished

at all," Jared

maintained a fearless demeanor throughout, a trait that even Leo would be shaken by. Ruud, now intrigued, raised an eyebrow and

live long, I shouldn't

smile, "I didn't expect you to be afraid

for the full experience. You