Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 415: The Birthday Banquet

Lysander was about to walk over when he saw Tina holding Jared's arm, leading their family with Logan in

another direction. Lysander was frustrated, "Didn't you say you'd separate them as soon as it started? What

now?" Orson hadn't expected his grandfather to cout and take Tina away either. "The first step of the plan

failed. What else can we do?" The two young men exchanged a look of mutual disdain before going their

separate ways. From a distance, Tina noticed Lysander and was surprised to see him with Orson. "Have they

made up?" she asked. Jared, annoyed at the sight of Lysander, tried not to show it since Lysander was Tina's

friend. "I don't know, let them be," he replied. Tina didn't ask further.

Logan strictly followed the rehearsal, pulling Tina along to make an entrance that would ensure she received

everyone's attention as his granddaughter-in-law. Though resigned, Tina complied, knowing the birthday

celebrant had the final say. As they waited, Vivienne approached with a box in her hand containing her latest

jewelry design. "Grandfather, Tina," she began, "I was thinking that after your speech, Tina could wear this

jewelry to promote it. What do you think?" Logan didn't speak but showed sdispleasure in his eyes. He

wanted Tina to simply make an appearance with him to highlight her status, not to beca promotional tool

for the company.

Vivienne quickly explained, "I just think this bright jewelry suits Tina well; | have no other intentions." Her motive

was for the company's benefit, so Logan couldn't really blher. "Tina will just make an appearance with me.

You wear it yourself; it'll be more convenient. I'll give you a chance to speak later," he said. Seeing Logan's

refusal, Vivienne had no choice but to give up. She had hoped to leverage Tina's status to boost her jewelry line.

Tina glanced at the jewelry in Vivienne's hand. It looked fresh at first glance but lacked lasting appeal and could

easily beca decorative burden.

"Tina, let's go," Logan said as he led her into the hall for his speech.

Walter emerged from behind and mockingly looked at Vivienne. "How did it go? Fell flat on your face? Still need

me." Vivienne's eyes turned cold as she warned sternly, "You better not mess things up and ruin my jewelry

launch!" The birthday banquet was a perfect opportunity-a chance to kill Jared. But after the art exhibition, she

sensed Jared had caught on to something. She could predict that if she acted during the banquet, it would end in

complete failure!

So, she hadn't planned on killing Jared this time. The priority now was to solidify her position in her grandfather's

heart and reduce Jared's vigilance.

Walter scoffed coldly, "With those lousy trinkets of yours? You think that'll make Grandfather value us? You're so

obsessed with these things that you've lost your mind. At this rate, Jared will take over the Farrell family. Will you

still care about those trinkets then?"

When Jared was considered a 'useless person,’ Walter hadn't taken him seriously. In his view, what could a

useless person do? So he focused all his energy on Nathaniel. After fighting Nathaniel for so long, both were left

wounded. Although Nathaniel had been released now, he no longer had any say in front of their grandfather.

Walter himself was being blackmailed by Jared over the art exhibition incident and had been swallowing his

anger ever since. But seeing what had happened in the Farrell family recently made him realize something: Jared

was no fool; he had been pretending all along to let them fight each other while he reaped the benefits.

Hah! Did they really think he was an idiot? If he didn't act soon, the Farrell family would belong to Jared someday.

Who knew what fate awaited them then? The birthday banquet was a good opportunity; he wouldn't miss it. He

had to bring Jared down or at least make sure neither Jared nor Tina had an easy time.

Vivienne shot him a cold glance filled with malice that quickly disappeared. "I'll say this one last time: if you dare

ruin my plans, | won't spare you!" With that, she turned and left.

Walter spat at her departing figure, "Acting all high and mighty? The Farrell family will never be yours anyway."

But Vivienne didn't hear this.

Guests arrived one after another as the emcee gave an opening speech and invited Logan to speak. During

Logan's speech, only Tina stood by his side-even Jared waited below-showing how much Logan valued Tina.

After Logan's speech, Tina's status in Ashbury's upper society rose significantly. At least now every prominent

family in this circle knew that Tina was Jared's fiancée and Logan's cherished granddaughter-in-law. Anyone who

crossed Tina would have to consider whether they could afford to go against the Farrell family!

Hugo's family watched from below with great satisfaction; as long as the Farrell family treated Tina well, they

were content.

After finishing his speech, Logan mentioned Vivienne's design in passing. Vivienne then brought the box on stage

amid gasps from the ladies below.

"Such beautiful jewelry! This must be the set Farrell family teased earlier!"

"I knew Miss Farrell wouldn't disappoint us; | want to order a set!"

"I happen to need snew jewelry; I'll take a set too."

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Planning your weekend reading? Ensure you're on The enthusiastic response pleased Logan greatly; he felt

confident letting Vivienne handle the jewelry department.

Then Walter called out, "Mrs. Reed, do you like this jewelry?" Everyone turned their gaze toward Jennie, who was

momentarily stunned by being suddenly addressed.

With everyone looking at her, Jennie had no choice but to respond awkwardly but earnestly: "Of course."

"Why don't you give us your thoughts?" Walter sneered at Jennie while actually targeting Tina-everyone knew

Jennie was related to Tina; embarrassing Jennie meant embarrassing Tina.

Jennie bit her lip and glanced at the jewelry before saying earnestly: "It's very beautiful and brilliantly designed."

She wasn't very knowledgeable about jewelry and could only offer such dry compliments.

Before she could finish speaking, Walter laughed loudly: "Mrs. Reed, can't you say something more substantial? If

you don't understand jewelry, ask Tina for help! After all, you're part of our extended family now; surely you

should have sbasic knowledge."

He paused briefly before adding sarcastically: "Oh right-sorry-I forgot you're not really Tina's mother; your family

isn't truly related to ours anyway."