Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 753: Carl’s Defeat

The scorching sun blazed down relentlessly, but Ian seemed unfazed. Not a trace of discomfort showed on his face as he quietly observed the unfolding chaos.

It wasn't until Carl spoke again that Ian tapped Gavin lightly with his cane and said, "Don't stoop to his level. My son has always been clumsy in handling things, but he simply cannot bear to see me insulted."

The old man's cold gaze swept over Colin Nash, who lay unconscious on the ground. His expression was one of disdain, as if he were looking at trash. "But your subordinate has quite the sharp tongue. I'm at least of the same generation as your father, yet here's a mere servant daring to play the hero in front of me. It's been years since we last met, but it seems the Langdon family's manners have deteriorated significantly."

Carl, irritated by the heat, snapped impatiently, "Forget about him for now, old man. I don't have the time to waste today. Where's Tina?!"

"How would I know where Tina is?" Ian shrugged, feigning innocence. He gave Emily, standing behind him, a subtle glance. Moments later, a chair was brought to him, and he sat down with a sigh. "I'm old now. Whenever I see promising young people, I can't help wishing they were part of my family. That's why I made the girl my god-granddaughter. But in the end, she's not truly ours. She doesn't report her whereabouts to me. Why? Do you need something from her?" Carl's expression darkened under Ian's scrutinizing gaze. He was about to respond when Evan, one of his bodyguards, interjected, "She injured our young master. Our master has ordered that we bring her back!" "Pfft."

A scoff broke the tense silence, rippling through the crowd.

Carl's face turned red, then white, then an ugly shade of green. He shot Evan a glare sharp enough to cut. "Shut up! If you can't keep your mouth shut, get out of my sight!"

the crowd, wishing he could disappear entirely. His heart pounded as he prayed silently, Please, let the Brookes family not mock our young master over this. If they do, I'm done for. But Scarlett wasn't one to let such an opportunity slide. Fearless as always, she smirked and said, "What's the big deal? The great Langdon family's young master got beaten up by a girl? Carl, if I were you, I'd be too embarrassed to show my face, let alone come here demanding an explanation. How

don't understand," Brandon chimed in, grinning mischievously. "Shamelessness runs in their family. Did you know that Grandpa

snapped before Brandon could finish. With a sharp motion, he sent a fierce palm strike toward Brandon's

swiftly. "Carl, sneaky

a massive stone seemingly out of nowhere. It hurtled toward Carl's head with alarming speed. "Master!" Evan shouted in panic. If Carl suffered another injury, he and Colin Nash might not survive

paralyzed with fear. For years, the hidden families had been locked in a delicate balance-both alliances and rivalries. Even among the top five families, their secret techniques remained shrouded in mystery. The Langdon family had long kept tabs on the Brookes family, but their information suggested that Brandon was the

come

to the breaking point. He wanted to flee, but his legs refused to move as the massive stone loomed

This was their plan all along. They had anticipated Carl's temper and deliberately provoked him, forcing him to strike first. Now, even if the Langdon family's patriarch got involved,

take their precious niece? Carl should have known

forward with all his might, shoving Carl out of the boulder's path. With a deafening crash, the

reaching its peak before plummeting back down. The Langdon family's subordinates remained motionless, awaiting Carl's orders. Not one of them stepped forward as Evan hit the ground with a sickening thud,

the crimson staining his pristine white shoes. "Ian," Grandpa Langdon drawled, his voice laced with menace, "you've grown bolder over the years." His words, infused with inner energy, reverberated in everyone's ears