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."

X Bureau early on, even his master was an undercover agent from

subjects, "My name is Ruud. Starting today, I am taking

looked towards Linden and

combat members surrounded Linden, saying with a

Christopher's faces turned grim. Linden looked at Ruud, "What

comfortable, have you gone deaf?" Ruud replied lightly. Linden was speechless. How

She had the same manner. Better silent, but a single word

who hadn't spoken for a long time, glanced at the two men whose faces were now ashen and said, "Chief Linden, Chief

retort, Jared spoke, and he fell silent for

acting on higher orders with such a grand entrance this time. Though technically X Bureau

accept the investigation!" Immediately after, they followed the special forces soldiers and left. The remaining members of the X Bureau were stunned as

rare talent? Beyond his good looks, there seemed to 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 found he simply didn't like the young man. He couldn't pinpoint exactly why. Respectfully, Jared spoke,

hands in his pockets, continued to stare intently at him, "I heard you poisoned my father recently?" He had already investigated thoroughly and knew Jared wasn't involved. Yet, something rebellious inside him wanted to trip Jared up. How could it be that he, a distinguished general of this

at all," Jared responded

maintained a fearless demeanor throughout, a trait that even Leo would be shaken by. Ruud, now intrigued, raised an eyebrow and asked, "If it wasn't you

me that if I want to live long, I shouldn't

suddenly broke into a smile, "I didn't expect you to be afraid of your

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