Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 970: Mia is Claudia

The midday sunlight streamed through, scattering across the uncollected red rose petals on the floor. Tina walked slowly, savoring a rare moment of quiet beauty.

After finishing a meal that was neither breakfast nor lunch, Tina's phone-silent all morning-finally

rang.

Jayden's voice was brief and to the point. "Young Master, the Swanson family is making a move." Tina responded calmly, "Keep an eye on them."

Jared, having cleared the table, removed his apron. "Are we going to the Swanson family?"

Tina's gaze darkened slightly. "No, we'll head back to the Pace family first."

When the two arrived at the Pace estate, the grand hall was empty, save for Warren.

Seeing them, Warren's face lit up with a smile. "Tina, you're back. Jared, have a seat."

Both Tina and Jared spoke in unison, "Grandfather!"

Warren nodded warmly. "Your parents went out earlier. They said they're scouting new wedding venues for you two."

Tina cut straight to the point. "Grandfather, I'm not here to see them today."

Warren's expression shifted slightly, as if he'd anticipated something. He nodded slowly. "Tina, I don't mean to offend, but regarding what you told me earlier, I looked into it. However, the evidence alone isn't enough to prove she is..."

Tina understood Warren's dilemma. In his youth, he'd been decisive and unwavering, but age had deepened his attachment to family.

Her response was succinct: "Grandfather, whether she is or isn't, it doesn't absolve her of suspicion."

Warren, who had devoted most of his life to the nation, needed no further explanation.

He swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue, sinking into thought before speaking again. "Last time, you gave Uncle Boris a chance for my sake, which already put you in a difficult position. This time, I won't let personal feelings shield someone the nation deems unacceptable." Tina waited silently.

Warren had once led the X Bureau. His perspective on such matters was far clearer than hers. She only needed to wait-for him to cut ties and speak the words himself.

stood, his tone resolute. "I've

approached, her nose assaulted by a heavy stench of blood. Her face paled

was no sign

the floor, blood still seeping from their

The servant's chest was hollow, their heart gruesomely

"What happened here?"

at the scene, his face growing

that his sister could be the target of a special government investigation.

was nothing short of

turned to Warren, her voice

was a secret known only to her and Uncle. Warren, it seemed, had been deceived by

be restrained by mere

the bloodstains on the ground, his expression

then the real Mia must already be dead at

he could

Tina nodded.

on the floor, frowning. "She didn't have

few people capable of taking on Claudia. Opportunities to capture

were rare.

"Uncle, do you remember what Claudia

darkening. "You mean this

"Before coming to the Pace estate, I couldn't figure out what she wanted from me. But now I'm certain-she's

cold. "What she wants... is

determined to take her heart before killing Uncle was a

cane struck the floor with a resounding thud. His voice

you, I'll risk my life

"Grandfather."

rose, steadying him. "Don't worry. Her fate will be sealed in my lab. She won't harm me." Warren, burdened with guilt, sighed deeply. "Tina, I wronged you. Do whatever

back to the main hall,

with Jared

Swanson family was in disarray. Externally, their company had been driven to bankruptcy by Cole Lyon. Internally, infighting over the inheritance left everyone on