Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 875: The Old Schemer’s Plans

Natalie sat before the vanity mirror, wearing a cream-colored long dress. Her flawless, fair skin carried a faint blush, and her lips, as delicate as flower petals, glowed with a vibrant allure.

Ruud stood behind her, gazing at her with deep affection. "Tracey, you're stunning. The most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Tina comes second. From now on, everyone will know that I, Ruud, have a wife!" Natalie chuckled softly, her laughter gentle and teasing. "You're such a sweet talker. Be careful, or Tina will overhear and never forgive you! Let's see how you'll handle your precious daughter ignoring you then!" Ruud leaned down and kissed her. "Then keep it a secret for me, and she'll never know. Besides, Tina isn't the petty type!"

Just as he finished speaking, Jared walked in with Tina. Natalie's eyes lit up with admiration. "As expected of my daughter, you've perfectly inherited my excellent genes. But this style doesn't seem like something you'd pick for yourself." Tina's delicate brows furrowed slightly. "Mom, are you questioning my taste?"

Natalie's face softened with a vibrant smile. "How's your arm? Does it still hurt?"

Though her expression remained composed, Natalie couldn't help feeling a twinge of worry and guilt. She regretted the incident-after all, Tina was her daughter. How could she not feel heartache?

Tina shook her head, her lips curving into a faint grin. "It's completely healed. Don't you trust your own handiwork?"

"You little rascal, I shouldn't have even asked." Natalie tapped Tina's forehead lightly with a smile.

Leo approached, his face radiating warmth. "Come on, let's head to the front. Everyone's here, and Ian's been pestering me nonstop."

At the banquet, Ian was seated at the head of the first table. Leo had intentionally reserved this spot for the Brookes family.

Leo stepped onto the stage, his strong, weathered hands holding Tina's gently. In her moon-blue gown, Tina's cool, elegant beauty shone like carved jade. Her bright eyes shimmered, and her calm demeanor made her resemble a crescent

moon.

"Thank you all for joining us at the Pace family's welcome banquet. Today, I am proud to formally introduce my granddaughter, Tina."

to the audience below as applause

guests responded enthusiastically, offering

reuniting with his

granddaughter is truly something special!" "Congratulations to Leo! His granddaughter is even more

burst into playful laughter, the atmosphere

thump. Logan stood up abruptly, his mustache practically curling in excitement. Turning to the crowd, he shouted, "Come, come! Everyone, look at this! Here's a picture of Tina and

thumbs-up right then and there, muttering under her breath, "Trying to steal my daughter-in-law? Dream on. My family

like Tina had taken a

just the wedding. You'll have to invite them to the hundred-day celebrations for my and Tina's

"That won't do! Tina has to visit the Brookes family more often. You uncles better step up-I refuse to let Warren Pace hold a higher place in Tina's heart than me!"

his breath, "You think saying that will stop me? I'll steal

in,

bridge of her nose, exasperated by the

probing gaze from the crowd. Her expression turned cold as her sharp eyes scanned the audience. Whoever it was

seated nearby, lowered her gaze and murmured softly, "Why does Tina seem so unhappy? I only looked

this grand welcome banquet, and she just sits there with a frosty face. Anyone would think the Pace family owed her

Natalie didn't come from much

an education. How could someone like her be worthy of General Praevion? Dragging along a child while flirting with men everywhere-if you ask me, you

already grown, and Leo treasures Tina so much. I..." Her voice trailed off, but the

natural for him to want a granddaughter by his side, but she's just a girl. Once the Pace family has a grandson, you

and tightened her hold on Luna's arm.