Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

The experimental data from TCL Laboratories had been recovered. Lily was absent, but the experiments had to continue. Yet, they could no longer remain there. GTO had discovered the location, and it was unclear what Lily might disclose to them; their only option was to destroy the place. Consequently, the projects within the laboratory had to be temporarily shelved.

After leaving the lab, Jared and Tina ensured that all research staff were relocated to a secure place until they could find a suitable new location to resume their work. On the ride back, Tina leaned on Jared’s shoulder, her gaze deep and thoughtful. Jared gently soothed her back without speaking. He knew that when Tina was deep in thought, the wisest choice was not to disturb her.

Just then, Jared’s work phone buzzed with a message. It was from the company. “Mr. Farrell, Mr. Alexander Farrell requests that all of Vivienne’s shares be transferred to his name.” Tina narrowed her eyes, “Alexander really can’t seem to stay out of trouble.” Jared’s lips curled into a cold smirk, “A mere buffoon.”

Nathan glanced at the notification on the phone and said, “Mr. Farrell, they have now gone home. Shall we return?” Jared gently pinched Tina’s cheek, articulating each word, “Tina, what do you say?” A sly smile formed on Tina’s lips, a cunning glint in her eyes, “Of course, we should go back. We have something good to show them.”

“Then let’s return!” Jared grinned, a cold light flashing through his narrowed eyes.

At the Farrell Residence, Logan still sat in the principal seat, watching Alexander’s family weep before him. “Dad, now that Vivienne has been taken in by Jared without telling us why, you must stand up for us!” Clara cried out, her tears real yet mixed with self-interest, diminishing their purity. Alexander, looking deeply wronged with bandages wrapped around him and limping, added, “Yes, Dad, Vivienne has already been taken in, and we don’t even know what will happen to her. You can’t just ignore this.”

Walter, also in poor health, had been brought here by Alexander and Clara. He slumped on the sofa, wailing pitifully. Clara suddenly howled, “Dad, look at what Jared and Tina have done to our family! You can’t keep indulging them; we need an explanation!” Logan responded coolly, “Isn’t it what you deserve?” Alexander looked at his father incredulously, “Dad, how can you say it’s what we deserve!”

“At my birthday banquet, you publicly humiliated Tina and screamed during my illness. If you don’t get punished, who will?” Logan said, his tone matter-of-fact, his gaze revealing a hint of viewing them as fools.Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

Alexander muttered a complaint under his breath. He knew his father would side with Jared, and whatever he said would be futile; practical measures were needed. Alexander, sitting on the sofa with a neck brace that looked somewhat comical, conceded, “Dad, since you don’t want to punish Jared, let’s not pursue it further. Just sign this, and we’ll leave.”

As soon as Logan saw it, he recognized the stock transfer agreement. These three were here for Vivienne’s shares.

“Company matters are Jared’s decision,” Logan said nonchalantly, picking his ear.

Just then, Jared walked in with Tina. Glancing coldly at the trio, he declared, “Forget about the shares. All of Vivienne’s assets are frozen, and you won’t get a penny.” With that, Jared tossed the agreement into the trash.

Clara glared at Jared venomously but didn’t dare confront him directly. Instead, she hid behind Alexander, accusing, “Jared, don’t push us too far. What are you planning to do by holding onto Vivienne’s shares? Force us to beg?”

“What does that have to do with me?” Jared responded indifferently.

Meanwhile, Walter had been silent, quietly recording everything. After editing the footage, it took on a completely different form.

Soon, a video that sparked intense debate hit the internet: “Jared Farrell publicly insults his own uncle, forcing his family to beg!”

In Ashbury, anything related to the Farrell family quickly became big news, and Jared’s image suffered greatly because of the video.

“This is what happens in wealthy families? So rich and yet unwilling to share even a little, disgusting.”

“What do you mean ‘share’? It was his uncle’s money originally. It looks like Jared wants to take over the entire Farrell family fortune.”

“Appearances are deceiving. Poor Tina, to end up with someone who turns his back on his own family.”

A flurry of online comments ensued, creating quite a stir.

Walter, satisfied with the uproar he incited, knew that even Jared had to be careful about his public image. A tarnished reputation could affect the company’s stock prices and potentially influence the grandfather’s choice of heir.

Just then, Logan’s phone chimed with the rare sound of an email notification. His initially smiling face turned steely.

Alexander, unaware of what had happened, continued to demand shares from Jared.

Suddenly, Logan’s cane came crashing down directly on Alexander’s still-recovering arm.

“You deceitful scoundrel, daring to take kickbacks and embezzle so much from the company. Did I bring you into the company to nick petty advantages?”

Startled, Alexander glanced at his own inbox, which now contained all the evidence of his embezzlement and bribery.

“Dad, let me explain, it’s not what it looks-”

Before he could finish, agents from the National Tax Bureau were knocking at the Farrell family’s door.

“Alexander Farrell? There’s been a report of tax evasion. Please come with us.”

Clara was completely bewildered, clueless about what had happened.

Walter realized that the unedited video was also circulating online. In it, Alexander and Clara’s greedy demeanors were fully exposed.

Lifting his head, Walter saw Tina shaking her phone at him.

It was a tit-for-tat situation indeed.