Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 770: Found the Family of the Supposedly Dead Man "I can't say for sure." Tina shook her head. "Uncle, don't you think their attack this tctoo suddenly? It feels desperate, like a last-ditch effort." A flicker of something dark passed through Jared's eyes. "Tina, you have to understand, the formula was never something the Bailey family wanted for themselves. It's the Langdon family behind them that's pulling the strings." "So, you're saying the Langdon family has given the Bailey family an ultimatum this time?" Tina withdrew her gaze, but an unease settled in her heart, one that she couldn't suppress.

It was a strange feeling.

She wasn't particularly worried about what the Bailey family might do to her. At this point, her only vulnerability was Hugo and the others, but even they were living under the protection of the Mountain Veil Order. Her weaknesses no longer seemed like weaknesses.

Yet, why did it still feel like something was about to happen? Jared's sharp eyes were fixed on her, and he immediately noticed her unease. His gaze softened, filled with concern. Just as he was about to say something, Tina's phone buzzed. It was Cole calling.

"Serena, I've found the family who claimed someone died from taking the medicine years ago!" Cole's voice wasn't exactly excited as it cthrough the phone speaker, which was loud enough for everyone in the living room to hear. In fact, it sounded hesitant.

The sofa was already packed, so Hayden sat cross-legged on the carpet. He snorted, "If you've found them, just bring them back. Whatever it costs, it's fine. What's got you so worked up?" Cole hesitated. "The situation is more complicated now, Serena. It turns out... that person might not have died after all!" "What did you see?!" Cole's words hit like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's minds.

Elsa, clutching a handkerchief tightly, froze as if struck by the cold. "Mr. Lyon, are you absolutely sure? Years ago, my father personally checked on that person. He said they were definitely dead. There's no way he could've been mistaken!" Hayden was equally skeptical. "Cole, are you sure you're not seeing things? Or maybe you've run into a ghost. How could that person possibly still be alive after all this time?" But Tina spoke up, her voice calm. "It's not entirely impossible." Jared raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What makes you say that?" Dexter, who had been organizing files, tossed his laptop aside and pulled out his phone to call Master Tam. "My mom once developed a drug that could simulate death," Tina explained, her hand resting lightly on Jared's leg as she turned to look at him. "She toldthat if someone took the drug, their breathing and heartbeat would stop within seven days. Even their body would grow cold and stiff, just like a real corpse.

"Before she started suspecting there were traitors in her organization and went on the run, she sold that drug to make money. At one auction, someone bought an entire bottle." Tina's eyes darkened. "I suspect that the buyer back then was either the Bailey family or the Gill family." Elsa gasped. "So... what you're saying is, our medicine wasn't the problem? It's just that the person faked their death because they took that drug?" "It's very likely!" Tina nodded decisively.

At that moment, Elsa felt like she was standing in the dead of winter, the chill biting through her bones.

She had always known that Luke Gill orchestrated everything to get the formula, but she hadn't realized how far back the planning went.

And she had been the one who unknowingly opened the door of the Dyer family mansion to those wolves, giving them the opportunity they needed.

Dexter returned with his phone, his expression grim. "It's confirmed. Master said that batch of drugs was indeed sold at an auction back then. The buyer's nwas Bailey." "Serena," Cole's voice cthrough the speaker again. "The family I found also has the surnBailey. They moved here over ten years ago. To outsiders, they claim that the person who's alive is the twin brother of the one who supposedly died. Should I bring them all back?" "Bring them!" Tina ordered firmly. "But don't act recklessly! If they're connected to the Bailey family, you won't be able to handle them alone. Uncle and I will cwith reinforcements immediately!" "Jayden, while I'm gone, I'm leaving everything here in your and Courtney's hands!" she added as she got up. "If anything happens that you can't handle, callor Uncle. Our phones will be on twenty-four hours a day." "Hayden, you stay and assist Jayden," Jared said as he followed Tina out the door. "Nathan, take a team and cwith us." Nathan saluted. "Yes!" The Bailey family estate was shrouded in rain. The lotus pond in Ella Bailey's courtyard was battered by the downpour, scattering pink petals everywhere.

Ella stepped into the courtyard, a black umbrella shielding her from the rain. Her cold gaze didn't linger on the mess around her.

Her pale fingers clutched a letter as she entered the main hall. Luke Gill sat at the head of the table, a steaming cup of tea by his side.

He toyed with a jade pendant in his slender fingers. When he saw Ella walk in, a faint smile played on his lips. "Ella, you're finally back. Did you find anything useful during your taway?" "Bang!"

Ella slammed the letter onto the table and scoffed. "Find anything? No. But I did receive a court summons. Luke O Luke Gill, you sure have been busy with your dirty deeds. If it weren't for the court sending this, I wouldn't have known you met with Elsa again. And now she's teamed up with Tina to reopen the Dyer family case and sue you!" Luke's smile faltered for a moment. He picked up the letter, his eyes darkening. "I can explain. The Langdon family gave my father an ultimatum. I had no choice but to-"

"Spareyour excuses," Ella cut him off, her tone dripping with disdain. She shoved him off the seat of honor and casually grabbed newspaper to sit on. "Why would I care? I just find it laughable. Luke Gill, you can't even handle someone like Elsa, and now you've let her file a lawsuit against you. What did my father ever see in you? Forcingto marry you? Honestly, you're useless!" Her gaze swept over Luke's handsface, mocking him. "Besides this face, what else do you have to offer? Elsa was a fool to fall for your fake, righteous act back then."

Ella smirked maliciously. "Why don't you try seducing her again? Sure, you're a bit older now, but your face is still decent. Maybe if you kneel and apologize, she'll forgive you, divorce her husband, and take you back." "Enough, Ella!" Luke's voice turned cold, his expression darkening. He clenched his fists under the table, his gaze dropping as he murmured, "The only person I've ever truly loved is you. Back then, I had no choice. How could you pushtoward another woman?" Ella rolled her eyes. "You're disgusting. Don't say another word."