Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Finally, Boris turned his attention to Grace. Three days earlier, Grace had visited Leo on behalf of the X Bureau, marking her first encounter with Boris. During their casual conversation, they discussed Jared and the recent situation of the Brookes family. It was then that Boris learned of Grace's animosity toward Tina. Upon understanding the depth of their vendetta, he realized it was no less significant than his own. The two found common ground in their desire to target Tina. Boris took a breath and said, "Tell me, how do you want me to cooperate with you? The condition is that it must not harm the interests of the Pace family." Boris was no fool; unlike the other children in his family, he alone needed to uphold the Pace family's interests or else he would be utterly lost.

"If my revenge against Rachel harms the Pace family, it wouldn't be worth it," he thought.

Grace curved her lips into a smile, "I need to get into the Ashbury X Bureau headquarters."

"Why would you leave Clearwater to go to Ashbury? That place is full of Jared's people!" Boris exclaimed in surprise.

Grace's smile deepened, a fierce glint crossing her face, "Of course I know it's full of Jared's men. But how else am I to get close to Jared?"

Boris eyed Grace. She was attractive and well-formed. However, compared to Tina, she was lacking. In the eyes of any man choosing between the two, Grace would never be the choice. Naturally, Boris wouldn't voice this opinion in front of Grace.

"Alright, I'll get you into the Ashbury headquarters."

In the back garden, Leo took Natalie and Tina to a herb garden. Natalie had been there before, but it was Tina's first visit.

"Go ahead and take whatever herbs interest you; I have plenty," Leo said, smiling unconsciously as he watched Tina's cheerful face.

"Thank you, Grandpa Pace," Tina thanked him and then proceeded into the herb garden. She hadn't managed her last herb garden on Serenity Ridge well-leaving it in the hands of her unreliable younger brothers who had all perished! Since then, Tina had little time for such interests, and that garden had fallen into neglect.

It was surprising that the Pace family still maintained such an extensive herb garden. Observing the familiar garden, Natalie's eyes gradually filled with a gentle warmth.

Leo sighed in relief, "Everett, who is Tina's father?"

Natalie snapped back to reality, her lips pressing together slightly before she replied, "It's a secret."

"You're still keeping secrets from me? At first, I thought you and that boy Christopher had a thing, but instead, you were sneaking around," Leo chuckled.

Initially, Natalie was highly popular at the X Bureau, but her exceptional abilities intimidated many. Apart from Linden, who was clueless and focused solely on work, only Christopher followed Natalie closely. "Christopher didn't feel that way about me," Natalie deflected, avoiding the direct question.

But Leo wouldn't be sidetracked, "Where exactly is Tina's father? I'd like to see what kind of scoundrel stole our Everett away, fathered a child, and then abandoned them." Natalie laughed, "What would you do if you met Tina's dad? How would you take revenge for me?"

"I'd kick him twice, then drag him to the interrogation room to find out where he's been all these years. If I don't strip a layer off him, my name isn't Zhan!" Leo declared. Natalie laughed, "Alright, I'll remember that. When I bring him to you one day, you'll have to strip a layer off him!"

Leo knew Natalie was reluctant to say more and didn't press further.

"You, always so righteous in your decisions, it's a good thing too, otherwise after the 'Destruction Plan' back then, it would have been a total wipeout," he said.

The mission's failure that year was not only a lingering concern for Natalie and Christopher, but also for Leo, who was the director at the time.

"It's all thanks to your good teaching."

Leo also laughed along with Natalie, "I and your father are inseparably linked in this life. Who would have thought my favorite subordinate would be his daughter? Little Everett, do you only have Tina's father in your heart?" Natalie nodded, "Yes, he's the only one in my heart, and I've been waiting for him to return."

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"Ah, that's my good-for-nothing eldest son for you. I even thought about setting you two up, but no chance now."

Natalie's eyes flickered slightly, "You've never mentioned your children before. Meeting Mr. Pace today, he doesn't seem much like you. What about your other children?"

Leo was silent for a few seconds, "Boris really isn't much spirited, just wants to stay safely by my side. As for the one who is most like me, it's our eldest son. I'll introduce you sometime; that stubborn mule, just like I was when I was young." "Where is he?" Natalie asked.

Leo stood up and walked over to Tina who was approaching, "He's on his own battlefield."

Natalie didn't ask further.

It was clear, the location of that stubborn mule was absolutely secret.

Leo looked at what Tina was holding and laughed, "This is good stuff, helps with sleep. I had trouble sleeping for a few years and this stuff really helped me sleep well."

Tina smiled, "Indeed, this herb is difficult to cultivate, a rare good thing. I'll make some tea for grandpa tonight."

This was a sleeping herb, hard to grow, and now they had managed to gather a small basket of it.

The Pace family was indeed extraordinary, with extraordinary things at home.

Leo laughed heartily, "Haha, your grandpa is really fortunate to have such a dutiful granddaughter. Since you like it, take some more back for him to make tea, save him from always coming to me for things." "Okay!" Tina smiled in agreement.

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The mother and daughter spent a little more time talking with Leo before saying goodbye and leaving.

Grace was the last to leave. When she left, Leo was already resting, and Boris escorted her out.

"Don't worry, I've already made a call over there; you'll be transferred soon," Boris said.

Grace nodded in response, "And the Reed family, I'll leave that to you, Mr. Pace."

"Alright."

Grace got into the car, looked out the window at Boris one last time, and left.

In the car, a deep voice came from the driver's seat.

"You really take it easy, making me your driver."

Grace closed her eyes to rest, "It's just to make it easier for us to meet. Do you think we're safe now? I met with Tina today, she'll definitely suspect us." Stephanie sped up the car, "Grace, do you really want me dead? Do you know I nearly died in the ER!"

Grace snapped to, gripping the armrest, "What are you trying to do?"Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

"I want you to taste what it's like to be on the brink of death!"

With that, Stephanie floored the accelerator, heading straight for the mountain road.