Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 847: Tina’s Absurd Father

Tina's back stiffened slightly. Her delicate face darkened to the point of resembling charcoal-it couldn't possibly get any darker. Jared's mouth twitched.

Since when had General Praevion become this ridiculous?

Ruud shot him a glare. "Watch your mouth, boy! I'm your fiancée's father. Careful, or I'll stop her from marrying you!"

Jared raised an eyebrow. "And you think your opinion carries much weight with my wife-to-be?"

Ruud: "..."

Ian, however, didn't seem to notice the subtle shift in Tina and Jared's expressions. His attention was drawn to a voice outside, loud and almost frantic, growing closer by the second. When Ian finally saw who it was, he blinked in surprise. "Ruud? What's he doing here?"

Though the Brookes family and the Pace family were acquainted, their interactions were minimal. Ian himself had shared only the briefest exchanges with Leo, Ruud's father. As for Leo's sons, Ian's family hardly ever crossed paths with them- except for Boris, and even that relationship had been marked by mutual disdain.

And Ruud?

The ever-busy General Praevion, who spent most of his time on the battlefield for Sinoria, was someone the Brookes family respected but rarely encountered.

So why was he suddenly rushing to the Brookes estate now?

As Ian stood there puzzling over it, Ruud strode up to him, clasped his hands together, and said, with utmost seriousness:

"Dad! I'm sorry I'm late! I've let the family down, but I'll make it up to you in the future!"

Ian: "???"

Behind him, Brandon, Jack, and Isaac-who had just arrived-stood frozen in place.

Jack muttered, utterly

wandered into the middle of some

calling Ian

Was he sleepwalking?

If Sinoria's General Praevion started acting out of sorts like this,

cleared his throat awkwardly and said, "Uh... Ruud, have you forgotten to take your meds today? Or..." He paused, fumbling over his words. "I mean, did you... hit your head or something? Why are you calling

you, I'm not

as good as a son! If you want, I can even change my last name! From now on, call me Ruud Brookes!"

His sons: "???"

Tina's face remained expressionless.

his temples in

tension in the room was almost

like an eternity, Ian finally regained some composure. "This... this is a big deal! Are

earnestly. "I'm

eyes lighting up. "Let's head to the notary office

hesitate? Gaining a son like General Praevion was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He wasn't about to

for all that paperwork, Dad. After all my contributions to the government, a simple phone call is all it'll take to change my name." Ian's grin widened.

unconscious, and technically, we shouldn't hold a wedding while she's in a coma. But I can't wait any longer. I need to give her the title she deserves, and I

blinked, struggling to

now is suitable. Rest assured, I'll spare no expense. The dowry will include a billion dollars, ten properties, ten luxury cars, ten parcels of land on the outskirts of the city, a hundred sets of jewelry, and a hundred sets of clothes. Oh, and I'll move in with you and change my last name to Brookes. "As for a bride price,

What the-?!

Praevion was

felt a sudden sense of crisis. There was no way he could let himself be outdone. He needed to double his efforts to earn more money. His bride price

grim. While his business empire brought in a lot of revenue, most of it went to supporting the government's military efforts. He barely had any disposable income left. Far away, Hayden and Nathan-busy dealing with matters involving the Langdon

Ian's mind was spinning

and Isaac were equally stunned, their faces blank