Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 900: Discussing the Wedding Date

With a smile in her eyes, Alina sat gracefully at the chessboard.

Ian and Warren were seated at the main seats, with Ruud positioned slightly forward near Warren. Ian calmly instructed the servants to prepare fine tea and pastries. Given the years of friendship between him and Warren, especially now that they were discussing their children, there was no reason to neglect hospitality.

Warren's face lit up with a cheerful smile, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes spreading like open fans. His tone was joyful yet solemn. "Ian, I came today to discuss Alina and Ruud's wedding. I was thinking we could hold it within the week and pick an auspicious date."

Ian, who in the past might have argued with Warren at every meeting, nodded seriously this time. "Alina has been with the Pace family for some time now. The wedding indeed should not be delayed. But let me make this clear-if she suffers even a shred of grievance after marriage, I'll take her back home anytime!"

Ruud immediately stepped forward, his voice firm and full of emotion. "Dad, I will cherish Alina with all my heart! Not just you-even I wouldn't allow her to suffer the slightest grievance. If she ever does, you can come over with a knife, and I won't utter a word in protest!"

Ian said no more, knowing Ruud didn't dare to make empty promises. If not for Alina's deep affection for him, Ian might have kept his daughter and granddaughter by his side longer.

Warren stroked his white beard, his voice warm. "Alina has been nothing but happy with us. I treat her like my own daughter. Here's the bride price list."

He handed Ian a neatly written list, encouraging him to review it. "This is the bride price from the Pace family for Alina. Please take a look. If anything is unsatisfactory, we can add to it."

As the head of the prominent Brookes family, Ian wasn't overly concerned with such matters. He didn't even need to look; he already knew it wouldn't fall short.

Ruud respectfully added, "In addition to the bride price I mentioned when I proposed at the Brookes family-$1 billion, ten houses, ten cars, ten plots of suburban land, one hundred sets of jewelry, and one hundred outfits-we've also added one hundred antique pieces."

Ian, aware of how highly the Pace family valued Alina, closed his eyes briefly and tapped the table with his fingers. "The Brookes family will prepare a dowry for Alina consisting of fifty properties in Clearwater, fifty vehicles, investments from several of our profitable family businesses, and $2 billion."

nodded in agreement, a faint smile on his face. "Ian, then let's set the wedding for the day after tomorrow.

When the time comes, the Brookes family will

group left the Brookes family's main hall. Alina

even know how to let me win!" grumbled Master

smiled, her joy radiating. "You must come to my wedding. I'll play another match with

at you, you cheeky girl, so smug about your romance. Playing chess with Ian

who had just approached, overheard and immediately glared. "Who are you calling a cheeky girl, old man? And how dare you say my chess

into the Pace family, you'll always be a part of

I'll always be your daughter and part of the Brookes family. If you miss

back with Alina to visit you. I can even play chess with you. However

the scene, silently muttering, This brat has

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At the Swanson family.

"Bang!"

cosmetics off her dressing table, scattering bottles and

telling me Ruud and Alina are getting married the day after tomorrow?!" Her bloodshot eyes burned with hatred, and

just broke. Warren personally went with Ruud to propose. The two families have already agreed, and the wedding is set for the day after tomorrow. They're moving fast." River's hands trembled as panic overtook her. She had just been

couldn't

Kaleigh's hand. "I have