Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Hugo sensed something was off. When he looked up, he met Logan’s probing gaze. He paused and asked, “Logan, why are you looking at me like that?” Logan glanced at him, then looked away nonchalantly and said, “It’s nothing, just remembered something. Let’s eat.” Logan then turned his attention to Tina. Seeing her calm expression and noticing she had quietly set aside the spicy pork trotters, he understood something.

Marie, as the lady of the Farrell family and a long-time socialite, wasn’t clueless either. She also sensed that there was something unusual about Tina and Hugo’s relationship today. Hearing Hugo’s words, she guessed what was going on but remained silent.

After the meal, Marie had someone bring out dessert. Just as she was about to give Tina a strawberry cake, Hugo said, “Mrs. Farrell, Tina prefers mango mousse cake. Give me the strawberry cake instead.” Marie’s fingers paused briefly before she handed the strawberry cake to Hugo without a word.

As Hugo was about to eat it, Sophia tilted her head and said, “Uncle Reed, it’s one thing to forget Tina’s favorite dish, but how could you forget her favorite cake too?” Hugo froze. “What?” Marie glared at Sophia. “Sophia, don’t talk nonsense.” Sophia pouted in dissatisfaction. “I’m not talking nonsense! Tina’s favorite dish is sweet and sour ribs, and her favorite cake is strawberry cake. She’s allergic to mangoes. Uncle Reed, how could you forget that and give her mango?”

Hugo suddenly looked at Tina and met her slightly amused eyes. His heart sank. So she was testing him all along. He quickly composed himself and apologized with a regretful expression. “I’m sorry, Tina. I forgot. Ever since you left the capital, I’ve been feeling exhausted and my memory has been failing me. I even forget things from one moment to the next. It’s my fault for forgetting your mango allergy.”

Tina smiled slightly and took a bite of the strawberry cake from the table. “It’s fine.” Hugo wanted to say more but seeing Tina’s disinterest in talking to him, he silently continued eating.

Jennie wanted to chime in but feared making things worse, so she kept quiet.

Logan’s gaze shifted between Tina and Hugo before he stood up and said, “Hugo, let’s play chess after dinner. It’s been a while since we last played. Jared, why don’t you take Tina for a walk?”

“Sure,” Jared replied as he stood up and left with Tina.

Jared led Tina through the Farrell family’s back garden in silence until he finally spoke after some time. “When did you realize they were impostors?” Tina looked at him and smiled. “You figured it out too?”

“Such poor acting skills would fool only an idiot,” Jared replied coldly.

Good! They dared to target someone important to Tina; if they were tired of living, he wouldn’t mind sending them off.

Tina smiled without saying anything.

“When did you find out?” Jared asked as they sat on a swing in the garden.

“I knew when they first arrived,” Tina said calmly.

She had suspected something was wrong when Hugo didn’t show up for the banquet without reason.

She confirmed Hugo was an impostor during that meal because the real Hugo would never forget her preferences or leave Zackary in his aunt’s care or withdraw Zackary from school when Royal Oaks’ admission was so hard-earned.

He also wouldn’t resign from Mendara Group with its million-dollar salary or be scolded by Chairman James who would never scold Hugo.

The two GTO people underestimated her intelligence.

“Where is the real Mr. Reed? Have you investigated?” Jared asked.

He knew Tina never fought battles she wasn’t confident of winning.

Her current dealings with the fake Hugo couple meant she hadn’t found the real ones yet.

“We’re investigating,” Tina replied with a troubled expression. “No clues yet.”

The other side was cautious; her people hadn’t found any leads despite their efforts.

“I’ll have my people look into it,” Jared said as he pulled out his phone to make a call.

“Alright,” Tina agreed after considering it might be easier for Jared’s side to investigate since their attention was on her now.

After finishing his call, Jared held Tina’s hand gently and said, “You should’ve told me earlier.”

Tina met his eyes and smiled. “Okay, I’ll tell you earlier next time.”

“Don’t worry too much; I’ll make sure they return safely,” Jared reassured her upon noticing her mood.

“They won’t harm Mr. Reed or Jennie until they get what they want,” Tina said slowly while looking towards the villa hall.

“They want the serum?” Jared asked with a frown.

“Yes.”

“Then let’s see if they can take it!” Jared’s voice was icy cold.

After chatting for a while longer, Jared’s phone rang again. He answered it seriously before saying to Tina, “I need to take a work call upstairs; wait here for me.”

“Alright.”

Tina never questioned Jared’s work because she knew his team handled highly confidential matters similar to what her mother did years ago.

After Jared left, Tina leaned back on the swing and closed her eyes for a nap when suddenly a voice called from behind her. “Miss Reed?”

Tina opened her eyes to see Nathaniel approaching from behind with a warm attitude. “What is it?”

“Why are you here alone?” Nathaniel asked kindly.Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

Tina smirked playfully at him. “Who else should I be here with?”

“Where’s Jared? Isn’t he accompanying you?” Nathaniel looked around but didn’t see Jared anywhere and commented disapprovingly about leaving her alone as guests should be treated well.

Leaning lazily against the swing frame with an indifferent tone she asked again: “What do you want?”

Nathaniel clasped his hands together respectfully towards Tina: “I’ve been wanting to apologize but couldn’t find an opportunity until now; I sincerely apologize for upsetting you before.”