Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 771: I Know Where Your Mother Is

Ella Bailey suppressed the nausea churning in her stomach, shifting her position and propping her head up with one hand. "Don't disgust me, Luke Gill. That little scheme of yours might fool my father, but you can't fool me. I don't care if you and the others are plotting against the Dyer family. I've always avoided things that shorten my lifespan."

She rose from her chair and walked up to Luke Gill. "But let me warn you! Elsa has the Farrell family protecting her now. You'd better tread carefully. If you drag me into this mess, don't blame me for forgetting we're married!" Ella's pale pink fingertip jabbed Luke Gill's chest.

Before she could pull her hand back, the man grabbed it and pressed it firmly against his chest. "Ella, we're husband and wife. I'm helping Dad because I want him to value us more," he said, his tone soft yet tinged with helplessness. "Maybe you don't realize this, but if I don't intervene, all the credit will go to Kelly and her mother. You wouldn't want to see that, would you?" His light-colored eyes flickered as he added, "After all, your mother's whereabouts are only known to Dad. If we don't get the job done within a week, and the Langdon family starts blaming us, do you think Dad won't take it out on us?"

His words were like a dagger wrapped in silk-gentle yet deadly.

Luke Gill's skills had only grown sharper over the years. His cold, handsome features exuded a faint air of affection, but if one looked closely, they'd see nothing but calculation and indifference. There wasn't a trace of warmth or intimacy that should exist between a husband and wife.

Ella Bailey knew that expression all too well. If he didn't need something from her, Luke Gill's attitude toward her was always detached. Only in front of Victor did he put on the act of a devoted husband.

It was hard to believe.

Tina-could she really make Luke Gill this cautious?

Ella's lips curled into a brief smile before she quickly suppressed it.

She tried to free her fingers, but his grip was shockingly strong. Even with all her effort, Luke Gill's hand remained firmly in place.

Ella Bailey couldn't stand his pretentious demeanor. It always reminded her of how Victor might have used sweet lies and false affection to deceive her mother all those years ago. And when there was no more benefit to extract, he discarded her like trash.

"Let go!"

Her eyes turned razor-sharp. "Luke Gill, you don't want me to kick your face again, do you?"

Her words made him freeze momentarily.

he looked reluctant, he slowly released her hand. Ella immediately pulled out a handkerchief from her pocket and meticulously wiped her fingers, as if she had touched something filthy. She scrubbed so hard

an icy glint. For a moment, Ella felt like she was being watched by a venomous snake hidden in

chill ran

cleaning movements paused, and she looked up to meet Luke

charming, easygoing expression. When their

She felt goosebumps all over her

Hold it in!

had to

to fall out with Luke

into the trash. "Stop using me as an excuse. I've seen plenty of ingrates and two-faced cowards like you!" "You say it's all for me, but the only reason you married me was to get

the deepest parts of his soul. "After all, I'm my father's only daughter. Those two illegitimate brats don't even appear in the

I'm

Gill's pupils contracted visibly

shock in his expression didn't escape

in our family, I'm sure you've figured out my father's personality. You're certain he won't hand the

me, but the truth is, you

hit a dead end this time. If I'm not mistaken, Tina and Jared

I still have

Bailey had exposed his secret thoughts, Luke Gill didn't

straightened his clothes and slowly

caution as his long arm wrapped around her, pulling her into his embrace. "I still have you, Ella. You're my wife and Logan's niece.

think that's possible? Why would

where your mother

Ella, whose eyes widened in shock. Her bright, star-like eyes shimmered

His decision to marry