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?"

looked down at Carl, who still hadn't recovered from the shock of being reprimanded. Ian's lips curled into a sneer. "You know my health isn't great. Today, your son's

was the pretense of civility and refinement he usually displayed. Now,

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

family. If word gets out that he kneeled and apologized, how will the family maintain its authority? How will anyone respect him in the future?" Trevor clearly

long-standing relationship, let's let this matter go. The Langdon family will owe you a

as he leaned back in his chair.

heir-I'm the head of the Brookes family, his elder. Bowing to an elder and admitting his mistakes

was about to burst from the argument. As he

heavily against his younger brother Jack, feigning

reason Carl acts so arrogantly is because Uncle Trevor himself doesn't respect

always quick to respond, chimed in, "What nonsense, Brandon! Uncle Trevor is a fair and honorable man. He wouldn't play favorites. If he doesn't handle this properly, it'll damage his reputation in the hidden families. People will say the Langdon family bullies smaller families, steals from others, and abuses their power. How would they maintain their position as leaders of the hidden

voice boomed,

If he didn't handle this situation carefully, the entire hidden family network would hear about how the Langdon family used their power to oppress others. Worse, rumors could spread that they

target, isolating them from potential allies and turning

If circumstances allowed, he would've kicked

caution was needed, and cautious

frustration and forced a

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!

in rage,

as if a crushing weight had settled on his chest. His

proud head, Carl forced out a strained smile and bowed, pressing his forehead to

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