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.

what?" Jack muttered, utterly

into the middle of some bizarre

was calling Ian

Was he sleepwalking?

out of sorts

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?

exasperated. "Look, as much as I'd love to have a son like you, I'm not about to

as good as a son! If you want, I can even change my last name! From

His sons: "???"

Tina's face remained expressionless.

rubbed his

the room was almost

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

nodded earnestly.

Ian interrupted, his eyes lighting up. "Let's head to the notary office right now and make it

would he hesitate? Gaining a son like General Praevion was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He wasn't about to let that slip through his fingers! Tina

simple phone call is all it'll take to change my name." Ian's grin

I owe Tracey-no, Natalie-a wedding. I've owed her for over twenty years. She's still 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 need to give my daughter the recognition she's been denied.

blinked, struggling to

"Originally, I planned to hold it tomorrow, but a fortune-teller said the next ten days aren't auspicious for weddings. Only the tenth day from 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

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

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 family-suddenly felt a chill run

spinning like a

Brandon, and Isaac were equally