Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 909: Setting the Trap

The butler supported Warren, urging him to calm down and focus on his health.

"Is there no way to prove Alina's innocence?" Warren asked heavily, his voice filled with frustration.

Alina kept her head low, forcing herself to remain composed. "The voice in the recording isn't AI-generated. It's a manipulation of my pre-recorded voice. No matter how it's investigated, it will always sound like me." Warren narrowed his eyes. "Alina, you said they pre-recorded your voice. How did they manage to record it in the first place?"

After Warren listened to the full account from Alina and Ruud, he cursed under his breath. "The Swanson family is a mess, and River is no better! A woman like that-our family wouldn't take her even if she were offered for free! And she dares to dream of marrying Ruud!"

"No matter what, this incident has already hurt the reputation of the Pace family. In my opinion, we should go to Mark and demand that River personally prove the recording is fake," suggested Mia, her face dark and grim.

Her sharp gaze landed on Alina. "You were too careless! You let them exploit this and brought disgrace to the Pace family!"

Ruud stepped in front of Alina, his tone cold. "If you have nothing useful to say, then keep quiet. Do you think Alina wanted this? She's been framed. If you can't help, then stay out of it." Mia let out a cold snort, her expression dark.

Tina leaned back in her chair, sipping her milk casually. Her voice was soft yet steady. "Grand Aunt, there's no need to get so angry. This hasn't escalated to the point where Grandfather needs to lower himself and beg Mark for help." Warren's eyes lit up slightly as he looked at Tina.

Deep down, he wasn't unwilling to ask Mark for a favor. But the fact that Alina had been put in this position was undoubtedly orchestrated by Mark's granddaughter, River. How could he stomach the idea of asking for help from someone who had caused this mess?

Tina spoke slowly and deliberately. "I just reviewed the surveillance footage. Before River entered the Pace family estate, the guards found nothing unusual. But once she was inside, a portion of the footage was deleted. Whoever did it was careful, thinking their work flawless."

"This means someone inside the Pace family secretly helped River, providing her with the equipment to make the recordings."

in fury. "How dare they? There's a traitor

find out who's bold enough to betray me and harm Alina while helping River! And when I do, I'll make

darkened as she glanced at Tina but said nothing. In situations

at the table. The tension

calm. She elegantly cut her food, her every move exuding confidence. Her smile was faint, her tone pleasant. "Grandfather, don't be angry. By the time you finish your nap this afternoon, I'll have restored the deleted footage. This time, the methods used were more advanced than usual. Whoever did it must've

away with it." Her voice turned sharp

here and now: I won't let anyone who harms you or your mother go unpunished.

to their rooms to

a smile before heading

wrapped his arm around Alina as they walked. Once inside their room, Alina hummed a carefree tune, seemingly unbothered by the rumors and attacks online. Ruud's handsome face leaned close to hers. "I did well, didn't I? Played along with your performance perfectly! You and our

"Your quick thinking is what I admire most. Why would I need to warn you? Giving you a heads-up would be like insulting your

turned contemplative. "I wonder... will we catch a

small, as long as it

the servants to rest. Age had taken its toll, and they needed

to her own. She lay down on her

followed the same

be heard

pair of eyes peered through the crack of a door, watching the sleeping

smoke began to fill the room, making the occupants

there were no signs of movement, then walked away with a

opened her eyes, her long lashes fluttering slightly. A sly smile curved her