Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 772: Ella Bailey and Luke Gill Strike a Deal

Ella Bailey's sharp, unrelenting punch was caught firmly by Luke Gill.

In her widened eyes, he coaxed her gently, almost tenderly: "Okay, I won't mention her. But let's talk about your biological mother. Do you really think that by accomplishing this task, Victor will hand her over to you?" Luke Gill spoke slowly, loosening the grip he had around Ella Bailey's waist. "Whether you believe it or not, in the Bailey family, I'm the only one who can help you. And, frankly, I'm the only one you can trust." "You can't find your mother on your own, Ella. You need to learn how to find allies," he added.

Ella Bailey's furrowed brows relaxed slightly. With a quick motion, she broke free from Luke Gill's hold, putting distance between them. "Why should I trust you?" she asked coldly.

"To be honest, I hate Victor as much as you do."

Luke Gill brushed imaginary dust off his jacket and sat back in his seat. "What you just said wasn't a perfect match for what I had in mind, but you were about fifty to sixty percent correct." Noticing Ella Bailey's surprised look, Luke Gill chuckled sincerely and continued, "I know you hate Victor too. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, Ella. Do I really need to teach you that?"

It seemed as though he genuinely wanted to teach her how to uncover her mother's whereabouts.

Ella Bailey's eyes narrowed with suspicion. She studied Luke Gill intently, searching his face for any sign of deceit.

But his gaze was clear. There was no cunning, no guilt, not even a trace of loneliness.

Perhaps... she could indeed use him?

With this thought, Ella Bailey's eyes flickered. Flexing her wrists, she slowly approached Luke Gill. "Aren't you afraid I'll tell my father about this conversation?"

"You could, but Victor wouldn't believe you," Luke replied confidently, fully aware of his standing in her father's eyes. "Ella, he doesn't trust you."

Ella Bailey: Damn it!

if her expression conveyed irritation or disdain, but she didn't seem hurt by her father's lack of trust. She said

up his teacup, taking a leisurely sip, his relaxed demeanor

was Ella who finally lost her patience. Clicking her tongue in annoyance, she balled her fingers into a fist and knocked on the table to grab Luke Gill's attention. "If you dare lie to me,

him of a kitten he

her hair, Luke placed his large hand over

At Maplewood.

blazing sun, Tina stepped out of the car, holding

at the endless stretch of mountains before them.

rustling the trees and

entrance to the village, Cole was already waiting for them. As soon as he

Jared. He then led the group into the village. "The nearest house to theirs is at least a ten-minute walk away." Hayden grinned. "That makes it all

a glance. "Go bring the car around, and make sure

head, hesitating before speaking up again. "Honestly, it wouldn't matter much if you did. I've been here for a few days, and I found out that the Bailey family doesn't get along with the locals at all. They've been outsiders for over a decade, and there's no love lost

expression turning odd. "When I was asking around about them, I actually ran into some of the Bailey family members. The villagers even helped cover for me. It's

Hayden: ...

Tina:

Jared: ...

of them had expected such

path behind the village chief's house-that's the one with the flagpole. It's more discreet and less likely to be noticed by the Baileys. Their farmland is

that stood out conspicuously among the others. Even in

white shirt, black pants, and canvas shoes standing