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."

nodded gracefully to the

enthusiastically,

years younger since reuniting with his granddaughter-absolutely glowing with vitality!" one

generations? The love between a grandfather and granddaughter is truly something special!" "Congratulations to Leo!

burst into playful laughter, the atmosphere light

a cane hitting the floor echoed-thump, thump, 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 my grandson's

under her breath, "Trying to steal my daughter-in-law? Dream on.

Tina had taken a lifetime of

have

You uncles better step up-I refuse to let Warren Pace hold a higher place in Tina's heart than me!" Warren, as if sensing the jab, picked up the microphone and looked down at the group of elderly

scoffed, muttering under his breath, "You think saying that will stop me? I'll steal her back if I

in, "Count me

of her nose,

felt a probing gaze from the crowd. Her expression turned

does Tina seem so

with mockery. "Look at Leo throwing her this grand welcome banquet, and she just sits there with a frosty face. Anyone would think the Pace family owed her

linking arms with Luna. "I heard Boris mention once that Natalie didn't come from much of a background. A single woman wandering the world with a

frown deepened as she clicked her tongue. "Tsk, tsk. She probably hasn't even had an education. How could someone like her be worthy of General Praevion? Dragging along a

Tina so much. I..." Her

River's shoulder, she spoke meaningfully. "Leo is old. It's natural for him to want a granddaughter by his side, but she's just a girl. Once the Pace family has a grandson, you can imagine how quickly her status will fade. As for Natalie, with no family background, she's no

her hold on Luna's arm. "This banquet isn't particularly interesting. Why don't we explore