Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 817: The Big Fish Will Surface Eventually

Jared stepped out of the bathroom, towel in hand, his silk pajamas outlining his broad chest.

Even though he knew Tina couldn't see him, he still nodded and let out a short "hmm" in response. Glancing at his phone, he noticed thirty new messages-fifteen of them from Logan. A fleeting look of exasperation passed through his eyes as he opened them one by one, reading them all carefully.

Instead of annoyance, a trace of amusement flickered across his face. "The Bailey family is hosting a welcome banquet for Ella Bailey and her grandfather tomorrow," he said with a chuckle.

"Again?" Tina placed her phone down and rolled onto the bed. "Didn't they already host one last time? Didn't Luke Gill tell Victor about it?"

Jared handed his phone to her, the answer evident. "If he had, we wouldn't be seeing this situation now. The Bailey family's mess runs deeper than we thought."

Tina scrolled through Logan's messages, her eyes narrowing as she reached the end. It wasn't just Logan-Orson had also chimed in, ridiculing the shamelessness of the Bailey family. From the tone of his texts, it seemed clear he had encountered them firsthand. His words were steeped in disdain.

Tina returned the phone and pulled Jared down onto the bed beside her. "No matter how deep the water is, we're diving straight into the whirlpool. The big fish will surface eventually."

Jared followed her lead, lying back until he was almost flat on the bed. Then, with a sudden motion, he flipped over, pinning Tina beneath him in one fluid movement. Tina didn't look surprised, meeting his gaze with calm anticipation. His large, well-defined hand traced her soft cheek, moving back and forth lazily. A faint, teasing itch seeped through her skin, spreading warmth through her veins, reaching every part of her body.

Tina closed her eyes, her face flushing crimson as she instinctively nuzzled against his palm, like a cat finally letting its guard down, indulging in affection.

found her reaction deeply satisfying, his

head down toward hers. Their lips met, the sound of rain outside blending with the

Logan and Orson-who had accidentally stumbled upon the Bailey family's brazen behavior-not a single direct member of the Farrell family attended the

a long table. Across from her sat Victor's trusted aide, flanked by other Bailey family members. The atmosphere was heavy, reminiscent of two armies facing off-only Ella, supposedly part of their

Bailey said with an apologetic smile. His black suit and polished demeanor radiated formality, but the insincerity

that anyone who knew the truth would

gaze made Johnson Bailey break into a cold sweat, the disdain in Logan's

the entire Bailey family to lose their voices. Quite the surprise. All those offerings I've made at the temple

first glance, the comment seemed harmless. But the people seated at the table weren't fools. Johnson Bailey, having spent years at Victor's side, wasn't without his own skills. Logan's words were a thinly veiled insult, implying that Victor

if Logan had

years ago, this was the first

mouth, searching for a response, but couldn't find the words. With an awkward laugh, he redirected the conversation. "Our master has been very busy, of course. I've heard that the Farrell family heir is already engaged. Why hasn't Mr. Jared shown up today? Surely he wouldn't deny his sister Ella

sharp gaze landed on Johnson Bailey. "What gives a Bailey family lackey the right to demand face time with the Farrell

darkening expression. "Logan, is this how the Bailey

approvingly. "The head is rotten, so the body follows. Victor's no good, so what do

his tone softening. "Ella, don't take it personally.