Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 898: The Discovery of a Female Corpse

Grandpa Pace stared at Tina in astonishment. He had always known she was perceptive, but he never expected her to see through his thoughts so easily. Tina spoke calmly, "As the head of the family, it's time for you to consider letting go of unnecessary things."

For a moment, Grandpa Pace was speechless, as if lost in thought over her words. Tina didn't press him further.

Just then, the butler approached. "Sir, Miss, Jared is here."

Tina froze for a second. Hadn't he just left?

Grandpa Pace turned his head, smiling at Tina. He wondered how much longer this granddaughter of his would stay by his side. "Let him in," he said. Jared, tall and upright, entered the room. Seeing Grandpa Pace, he greeted him politely. "Grandpa."

Tina raised an eyebrow. That "Grandpa" was spoken with ease, without the slightest hesitation.

Grandpa Pace chuckled. He was clearly pleased with Jared. "You just met my precious granddaughter today, and now you're back already? Missing her so soon?" Jared's lips curved slightly, his gaze warm and direct as it landed on Tina. "As long as I haven't married Tina, I'll think about her every day."

He paused, his tone turning grave. "But I'm here for another important matter as well."

Tina looked at him, her expression sharp. "What happened?"

Jared's demeanor grew serious. A shadow crossed his brows as he said in a low voice, "Tonight, authorities stopped a suspicious vehicle during a checkpoint inspection. Inside, they found a corpse-a young woman whose heart had been removed."

Tina's face darkened. "No other injuries on the body? Has the person transporting the corpse been arrested? Is this the first case in Ashbury?"

suicide as soon as they were discovered, leaving no clues. This is indeed the first case in Ashbury, though it's unclear

Pace's brows furrowed deeply, his presence exuding authority. "If it's the first case in Ashbury, we can investigate the cause. At least it's not some inexplicable death. If no other areas report similar incidents, start by checking recent missing persons. It's likely the body was disposed

"Focus on that vehicle's route. Since it was responsible

in thought. This didn't seem like a simple murder. What purpose could removing someone's heart

such an incident spread, it would

pulled out her laptop and asked Jared,

the intersection of North Ashbury Road and

she had pulled up maps and surveillance footage of the area.

unlikely to have been their destination. The area is heavily guarded and has high foot traffic. It was

nodded in agreement with Grandpa Pace's analysis. The three of

out her phone, and made a call. Her tone was cold and commanding. "Jayden, issue the Shadow Lotus

Jayden was momentarily stunned

a message within the Iceflame network: "Investigate recent disappearances across the country, with a focus

setting down her phone did she

be a second. The more time passes, the more the enemy will expose themselves. We can afford to wait." Tina pinched the bridge of her nose and replied softly, "Don't worry, Grandpa. Once the snake leaves its hole, there's

asked, "Where are

preparing Alina and Ruud's

today to pick a wedding dress. Once the arrangements are ready, I'll inform everyone to come and

eyes fixed on Tina

looked back at Jared, her red lips curling into a faint smile, her eyes