Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 754: Kneel and Apologize

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

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

a sneer. "You know my health

of his daze, his teeth clenched tightly as he glared at Ian. Gone was the pretense of civility and refinement he usually displayed. Now, he was like a furious, powerless street thug. "You're taking

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

If word gets out that he kneeled and apologized, how will the family maintain its authority? How will anyone respect

of our long-standing relationship, let's let this matter go. The Langdon family will owe you a favor, and we'll be ready to support

his posture straightening as he leaned back in his chair. His voice was sharp

status as the Langdon heir-I'm the head of the Brookes family, his elder. Bowing to an elder and admitting his mistakes is hardly unreasonable. Or are you saying the Langdon family looks

like his head was about to burst from the argument. As he regained his composure, Ian's sharp

caught on and leaned heavily against his younger brother

reason Carl acts so

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 families

Trevor's voice boomed, his patience

family network would hear about how the Langdon family used their power to oppress

a target, isolating them from potential allies

allowed, he

when caution was needed, and cautious

his frustration and forced a neutral

indeed reckless today. He owes you an apology, and he will give you one." Turning sharply toward

face twisted in

His cold glare silenced Carl, who felt as if a crushing weight had settled on his chest.

Carl forced out a strained smile

words were inappropriate, and I