Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 851: My Name is Ruud Brookes

Jared stared at the phone, his brows furrowed after the call abruptly ended.

What the hell was going on?

He shoved the phone back into his pocket, about to stop Tina from drinking more, when a commotion erupted outside the front door. "Our master has given orders-no one from the Pace family, nor any dogs, is allowed inside!" one of the guards at the gate shouted.

A domineering voice echoed in response. "You think your puny frame can stop me?"

The guard fell silent.

Stop him? No, they couldn't. But letting him in wasn't allowed either.

Ruud snorted and strode forward. Before he even reached the door, several guards surrounded him, forming a tight circle.

Ruud raised a finger, gesturing toward Gabe and Armel, who stood behind him. The two men exchanged a look and immediately sprang into action. Each grabbed two guards, throwing an arm around their shoulders like they were old friends. "Brothers," Gabe said with a grin, "why don't we chat about life instead? No need to waste your energy on a thankless job."

The four guards, all martial arts champions, froze in shock.

What the hell just happened?

They were seasoned fighters, yet they couldn't even budge against these two men.

Before they could comprehend their predicament, Gabe and Armel dragged them to the side like they were escorting toddlers.

Helpless, the guards could only watch as Ruud strolled straight into the Brookes family home.

"Hey! You can't go in!" one of the guards shouted weakly, his voice tinged with desperation.

Without breaking stride, Gabe pulled a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and shoved it into the guard's mouth.

The guard was too stunned to respond.

Ruud, unbothered by the chaos behind him, walked into the Brookes family's dining room as if he owned the place. The family was still enjoying their meal, the clinking of chopsticks and casual conversation filling the air. Ruud sat down at the table, setting the backpack he carried under his chair.

"Father," he said, addressing Ian with a broad smile, "you're eating? Perfect timing. I haven't had dinner yet."

Ian's face darkened instantly. "What is your face made of?"

Ruud reached for a chicken drumstick, took a bite, and replied nonchalantly, "Stone walls."

Ian was utterly speechless.

Brandon slammed his chopsticks onto the table,

you see the massive

idea, hung up just before dinner to stop Ruud from barging

front of Scarlett,

had beer

audacity to act like this was a family

you!"

looked at him, his expression calm. "Oh, you mean the banner? Yeah, I

you come in? Where's your

"Simple. I'm not part of the Pace family anymore, so those

Brandon's jaw dropped.

"Are you insane?!"

reached into his backpack, pulling out a small red booklet. He tossed it onto the table

now on, I'm Ruud

his fingers fumbling to

clear

serious?!" Brandon shouted, his disbelief

his personal records had always been separate. Now,

this would be? Updating bank accounts, property deeds, military records-especially as General Praevion-would be a bureaucratic nightmare! Ian, seated at the head of the table, took the registry from Brandon and examined

He couldn't believe it.

had actually done

Did Leo know?

the growing tension, Ruud took another bite of chicken, his

he

long as Natalie is safe and happy, I'll do whatever it takes-even join

up for the pain I caused, I'll give it to her without hesitation. But before that, marrying her is non-negotiable." The room fell silent, the

aura of a seasoned general. Yet, here

to marry his

man-he was

even changed his

Ian

corner. She had already downed ten bottles of beer, her cheeks flushed a deep red. She swayed slightly, leaning on the table, her gaze fixed on Ruud with

still holding the registry, glanced at Ruud and then

others were equally stunned

was gone. Suddenly, Tina slammed her hand onto the table

her expression sharp, and barked,

"...???"

she slammed the table again, harder

"I said, ATTENTION!"