Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 951: The Fox Always Shows Its Tail Tina rolled her eyes upward.

With this level of intelligence? And he still dared to covet the Pace family? Forget it. Talking to someone like this would only lower her own IQ.

Ignoring Boris, she turned to Warren. "Grandfather! Since he hasn't caused any substantial harm to the country, the higher-ups have decided to leave him to you for punishment." Warren was momentarily taken aback, visibly surprised.

Tina smiled faintly but didn't elaborate.

The reason Boris was handed over to Warren was simple: Tina and Jared had already spoken to the higher-ups. After all, the Pace family had produced a war hero, the former X Bureau Director Warren, the current head of the Security Bureau Tina, and the diplomat Edwin-each a figure of great merit.

Since Boris had not caused significant harm, the higher-ups decided to extend this favor to the Pace family. Of course, this favor didn't cfree-it cost Tina one hundred Healing Tablets.

To be honest, Tina didn't have much affection for Boris. She wasn't particularly fond of Ruud either. But since her mother was now part of the Pace family, and she herself was Warren's granddaughter, she couldn't remain indifferent. Besides, Warren had always treated her sincerely and kindly. She'd never given him a proper gift.

Boris? He'd serve as her gift to the old man.

Warren met Tina's gaze and immediately understood.

Grateful, he nodded to her.

Though his words had been harsh earlier, Boris was still his son. If he died, Warren would undoubtedly feel ssorrow.

"Girls are the best," Warren thought. His granddaughter was truly thoughtful.

In the end, Warren removed Boris from the Pace family, declaring that he was no longer part of it. "Once his punishment is complete, take him to the house on the back hill and let him live out his days alone." Ruud was tasked with carrying out the order. He single-handedly dragged the terrified, soul-lost Boris away. The hall was left with only Tina and Alina.

Alina broke the silence. "Did you notice anything?" Tina frowned. "Not yet." "Don't rush," Alina advised. "Just wait quietly. The fox will eventually show its tail." That evening, Warren felt exhausted and skipped dinner.

Ruud, too, seemed troubled. At times, he smiled to himself; other times, he frowned deeply. Alina served him food, and he ate whatever she gave him, looking as if he'd lost his wits. "Mom, what's wrong with him?" Tina wondered if punishing Boris earlier had left Ruud with semotional scars.

Alina glanced at Ruud with a teasing smile. "It's the first tyou called him 'Dad' today. He's savoring the moment. Don't disturb him." Tina was speechless.

"When did I call him Dad? I don't even remember." Alina sighed in exasperation.

"You kept calling him 'Father.' Don't tellyou were just joking?" Tina: "... I was just giving him sface!" Alina smirked. "Fine. If you say it was for face, then it was for face." The two sat quietly for a while before Alina suddenly spoke. "When you punished Uncle Boris today, why did you suddenly mention Rachel?" Tina's lips curled into a scornful smile. "Like attracts like. Foolish people deserve to be used." Alina fell silent, speechless.

Rachel was malicious and conniving. Someone like Boris, with his limited intellect, was no match for her schemes.

It was ironic-Rachel had already fallen, yet another dimwit admirer of hers had been hiding all along.

The world was truly a small and absurd place.

Swanson Family.

Jon brought good news to River. "Grandfather isn't hfor the next few days. You don't have to tiptoe around. Go out if you want; no one will stop you." River straightened up, her eyes wide with disbelief. "Brother, are you sure Grandfather isn't home?" Jon nodded and lifted her sleeve to carefully apply scar cream to her scars. "I've already confirmed it. Grandfather won't be back for at least three to five days this time." His voice was low and measured, sending a chill through River's heart.

She quietly withdrew her arm. "Brother, I'm fine now." Her injuries had mostly healed, but she still didn't dare leave the house.

For one, after her humiliating experience at the Pace family, the online backlash against her had spilled into real life. Even her location had been doxxed.

For another, she feared her grandfather's lingering wrath. If he saw the news again, he'd surely subject her to another round of punishment.

Jon's eyes darkened slightly. "I cto tell you that these next few days are our last chance." River's heart skipped a beat. She had been waiting for this. Finally, the moment arrived.

"Brother," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "You're planning to goginst make your move against them! "Won didn't deny it. He simply looked at her and said, "We've waited long enough. It's tto end this." "Brother, apart from the clueless Kaleigh, there's only that sickly shut-in..." River couldn't see how either of them could pose a threat.

"They're no match for you, even combined. The Swanson family will still fall into your hands. Why rush things and risk Grandfather noticing?" After enduring two rounds of punishment, River's fear of her grandfather had seeped into her very bones. The mere thought of him made her scars ache.

Jon's expression remained calm. "Grandfather's mind is unpredictable. Who knows if he favors them over us?" Finally, he reminded her, "Or have you forgotten about that woman in the old castle?"

River's eyes flickered with hatred. "I haven't forgotten. But that woman is already dead. No matter how favored she was, she ended up buried in the ་N་ ground, not even lying beside Father." Jon sneered faintly. "Do you think that's the whole story? Have you forgotten Grandfather's favorite saying?" River froze, recalling the ther grandfather had raised his whip and coldly declared, "The Swanson family doesn't raise useless people." Her brows furrowed. "You're saying... they've been pretending all along?"

Jon's thin lips curved into a mocking smile. "If he wants to pretend, let him. The problem is, what if he's a cripple with unyielding ambition, clinging to life just long enough to take a piece of the pie?" River was stunned. "How is that possible? Half of the company's power is already in your hands. Aside from Grandfather's favor, they've got nothing. Who would support them?" "In the face of absolute power, all preparations are meaningless. We must win. We cannot afford to lose." River fell silent, understanding that no matter what she said, Jon wouldn't abandon years of careful planning. The two siblings were bound together. They would rise together or fall together.

Her role was clear-she needed to be Jon's ally, not his liability.

After a moment of contemplation, River spoke firmly. "Brother, tellwhat to do." Jon's eyes darkened, as deep as the sea. "I'll handle them. You take care of Poppy." "Poppy?"