Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 813: Tina Wasn't Just Up Against Phil Walker, but the Entire Bailey Family

Vivienne's body turned cold as ice as she sank into despair.

Her bones ached from the chill, an unrelenting reminder of Victor's cruelty. She had always known just how ruthless he could be, but today, she witnessed the true extent of his mercilessness. This time, his target wasn't an outsider-it was her brother.

A dreadful thought crossed her mind: what if one day, she or Kelly stood in the way of Victor's interests? Would he cast them aside just as easily, without hesitation or remorse?

"But... all those people were connected through Uncle," Kelly muttered, glancing at her mother's pale, ashen face. She pursed her lips, reluctant but determined to reason with Victor. "If Uncle goes to jail, won't those people get dragged into it too? And if they start digging, what if they trace it back to us..."

She deliberately left the sentence unfinished, but Victor suddenly froze mid-thought.

For the first time, he was struck by the implications of Phil Walker's financial transactions. The man was already a liability; allowing him to drag the Bailey family down with him was unacceptable.

Victor's cold eyes flickered briefly with calculation. He patted Kelly's hand and said, "You've thought this through. Don't worry, your uncle won't go to jail. I've already arranged for someone to handle the accounts. There's no way this will implicate the Bailey family."

He continued, his voice steady, "He'll just make a brief appearance behind bars. I've spoken with the right people-he'll be released in due time."

Kelly nodded, though her gaze shifted to the screen. Her eyes landed on Jared, who was leaning close to Tina, whispering, before flicking back to Tina herself. Jealousy flashed in her expression, but she quickly masked it with a sly smile. She tugged at Victor's arm. "Why go through all that trouble? Isn't Ella the granddaughter of the Farrell family? Let her plead with Tina. I'm sure Logan would agree." Victor instinctively shook his head. "No way. Our relationship with the Farrell family-"

Vivienne, catching her daughter's subtle signal, quickly composed herself. She wiped away her tears and spoke cautiously, "I know what you're worried about. But that's the grudge between our generation and the Farrell family. Everyone says grandparents dote on their grandchildren. Ella is Logan's granddaughter-there's no way he wouldn't care about her."

She paused, glancing around to make sure no one else was listening, before leaning closer to Victor. "Besides, weren't you worried about the Farrell family taking that woman back? This is the perfect chance to have Ella test the waters."

"Achoo!"

blanket in her

table, intently watching a livestream. "I swear, if you've got time to sit around watching this, why don't you go to the

looking her way, Luke replied, "We're in the same boat now, Ella. Naturally, I need to be

uncomfortably in

he propped his chin on

from the screen to Ella's eyes, filled with an unreadable intensity. "She's not just after Phil Walker. What she

growing curiosity. "What are you talking about, Luke? I know you've been stressed about your lawsuits lately,

it weren't for Mrs. Ogden's terrible parenting and Pippa Ogden's rebellion, Tina wouldn't have stood a chance against Phil

rambled on, Luke's smile

all of this for attention. Just wait-next, she'll accuse

family. My guess? This is all to avenge her

it sent a shiver

fact that he'd pieced this all together made Ella uneasy. Luckily, he

she might really have to discuss taking care of him

despised Victor. But if you think Phil

smirked. "And what's the deal with that celebrity? Did you bring her in to help Phil Walker? Trying to get him

Instead, he smiled, unabashed about his ambitions. "Of course. I want the Bailey family to thrive, not just survive. If Tina really manages to take it over through Phil

his face. "But that woman... she's much

in thought, Luke frowned deeply. Ella's instincts screamed at her to leave, but just as she shifted to make her escape, Luke grabbed

head to the Farrell family tonight and see what you can