Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

A cane with a metal base struck Carl's knees heavily.

With a loud thud, Carl, who could barely stand to begin with, collapsed to his knees, facing Ian directly. His eyes widened in disbelief, filled with shock and humiliation.

Grandpa Langdon didn't spare Carl a glance. Instead, he clasped his hands respectfully toward Ian and said, "Ian, it is my failure as a parent to teach him properly. I apologize for the trouble we've caused you. Rest assured that once we return, I will discipline him strictly. I deeply regret disrupting your afternoon. If there's anything you need in the future, don't hesitate to contact me. For now, I'll take my leave so as not to disturb you further."

Ian raised an eyebrow, momentarily unsure what game Grandpa Langdon was playing.

Not long ago, they had stormed in without a word, intending to cripple his two sons. Now suddenly, they were putting on this act of humility?

But did they think they could walk away so easily after turning his family into such a mess?

Not a chance.

A dark glint flashed across Ian's aged eyes. As Grandpa Langdon turned to leave, Ian's cold voice rang out.

"Wait."

Trevor Langdon froze in place, turning to face him.

Ian remained seated, his frail body leaning slightly forward. His gaze fell on Carl, who was still kneeling, dazed from Trevor's earlier scolding. Ian let out a cold laugh.

"Trevor, your son barged into the Brookes family today without a word and dared to point at my face and shout insults. I am his elder. Do you really think I'll let this go? Walking away without settling this is not only disrespectful to me but also

to the Brookes family. And what kind of lesson is it for your son if you're the one apologizing on his behalf? At his age, he should be able to take responsibility for his actions!" Trevor's face hardened. "What do you want, then?"

into a sneer. "You know my health isn't great. Today, your son's behavior gave me quite a fright. I want him to bow his head, kneel, and apologize to me. That's not asking too

refinement he usually displayed. Now, he was like a furious, powerless street thug. "You're taking this too far,

expression darkened as well, but compared to his son's

the Langdon family. If word gets out that he kneeled and apologized, how will the family maintain its authority?

let this matter go. The Langdon family will owe

back

What if you deny it later? I want him to kneel and apologize now. Don't bring up his status as the Langdon heir-I'm the head of the Brookes family, his elder.

burst from the argument. As he regained his composure, Ian's sharp gaze fell on

and leaned heavily against his younger brother

Jack, the reason Carl acts so arrogantly is because

reputation in the hidden families. People will say the Langdon family bullies smaller families, steals from others, and abuses their power. How

voice boomed, his patience

entire hidden family network would hear about how the Langdon family used their power to oppress others. Worse,

target, isolating them from

If circumstances allowed, he would've kicked his son right then and

son of his-reckless when caution was

and forced

history and the same hidden traditions. Ian, you and I go way back. Carl was indeed reckless today. He owes you an apology, and he will give you one." Turning sharply toward his son, Trevor's voice hardened. "You fool! What are

in rage,

His cold glare silenced Carl, who felt as if a crushing weight had settled on his chest. His breath caught, and though his hands clenched

his proud head, Carl forced out a strained smile and

was out of line today. My words were inappropriate, and I offended you. Please