Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 771: I Know Where Your Mother Is Ella Bailey suppressed the nausea churning in her stomach, shifting her position and propping her head up with one hand. "Don't disgust me, Luke Gill. That little schof yours might fool my father, but you can't fool me. I don't care if you and the others are plotting against the Dyer family. I've always avoided things that shorten my lifespan." She rose from her chair and walked up to Luke Gill. "But letwarn you! Elsa has the Farrell family protecting her now. You'd better tread carefully. If you draginto this mess, don't blme for forgetting we're married!" Ella's pale pink fingertip jabbed Luke Gill's chest.

Before she could pull her hand back, the man grabbed it and pressed it firmly against his chest. "Ella, we're husband and wife. I'm helping Dad because I want him to value us more," he said, his tone soft yet tinged with helplessness. "Maybe you don't realize this, but if I don't intervene, all the credit will go to Kelly and her mother. You wouldn't want to see that, would you?" His light-colored eyes flickered as he added, "After all, your mother's whereabouts are only known to Dad. If we don't get the job done within a week, and the Langdon family starts blaming us, do you think Dad won't take it out on us?" His words were like a dagger wrapped in silk-gentle yet deadly.

Luke Gill's skills had only grown sharper over the years. His cold, handsfeatures exuded a faint air of affection, but if one looked closely, they'd see nothing but calculation and indifference. There wasn't a trace of warmth or intimacy that should exist between a husband and wife.

Ella Bailey knew that expression all too well. If he didn't need something from her, Luke Gill's attitude toward her was always detached. Only in front of Victor did he put on the act of a devoted husband.

It was hard to believe.

Tina-could she really make Luke Gill this cautious? Ella's lips curled into a brief smile before she quickly suppressed it.

She tried to free her fingers, but his grip was shockingly strong. Even with all her effort, Luke Gill's hand remained firmly in place.

Ella Bailey couldn't stand his pretentious demeanor. It always reminded her of how Victor might have used sweet lies and false affection to deceive her mother all those years ago. And when there was no more benefit to extract, he discarded her like trash.

"Let go!" Her eyes turned razor-sharp. "Luke Gill, you don't wantto kick your face again, do you?" Her words made him freeze momentarily.

Though he looked reluctant, he slowly released her hand. Ella immediately pulled out a handkerchief from her pocket and meticulously wiped her fingers, as if she had touched something filthy. She scrubbed so hard it seemed like she wanted to peel her skin off.

Luke Gill's expression darkened, his light-colored eyes flashing with an icy glint. For a moment, Ella felt like she was being watched by a venomous snake hidden in the shadows.

A chill ran down her spine.

Her cleaning movements paused, and she looked up to meet Luke Gill's gaze.

The man still wore that scharming, easygoing expression. When their eyes met, he even blinked twice, his long lashes fluttering innocently.

Ella's lips twitched. Ugh! She felt goosebumps all over her body.

Hold it in! She had to hold it in! Now was not the tto fall out with Luke Gill.

The muscles around her mouth twitched slightly before she threw the handkerchief into the trash. "Stop usingas an excuse. I've seen plenty of ingrates and two-faced cowards like you!" "You say it's all for me, but the only reason you marriedwas to get your hands on my inheritance." Ella's piercing gaze seemed to cut straight through Luke Gill, hitting the deepest parts of his soul. "After all, I'm my father's only daughter. Those two illegitimate brats don't even appear in the family registry. Whether they'll get a share of the inheritance is uncertain, and none of my uncles or cousins take them seriously." "My father doesn't have a son. I'm the rightful heir to this family." Luke Gill's pupils contracted visibly at her words.

The momentary shock in his expression didn't escape Ella's notice.

"Back then, you used the Dyer family as a stepping stone to get my father's attention. After so many years in our family, I'm sure you've figured out my father's personality. You're certain he won't hand the family over to Kelly, so you calculated the benefits and chose to be with me!" She chuckled suddenly. "You claim it's for me, but the truth is, you just want to earn Dad's favor." "Too bad for you, though. You've hit a dead end this time. If I'm not mistaken, Tina and Jared must already have evidence of what you did to the Dyer family back then. Luke Gill, you're finished!" "No, I still have one chance." Even though Ella Bailey had exposed his secret thoughts, Luke Gill didn't deny it.

He straightened his clothes and slowly approached her.

Ella's eyes were full of caution as his long arm wrapped around her, pulling her into his embrace. "I still have you, Ella. You're my wife and Logan's niece. If you go to the Farrell family and plead with Jared on my behalf, I think he'll agree. Don't you?" Ella frowned. "Do you think that's possible? Why would I help you?" "Because I know where your mother is." Luke Gill stared at Ella, whose eyes widened in shock. Her bright, star-like eyes shimmered with surprise and disbelief.

In truth, Ella had gotten one thing wrong. His decision to marry her was indeed calculated, but he also had personal reasons.

He liked her eyes.

In the swamp-like Bailey family, her eyes still shone brightly, a rare and precious sight.

"As long as you help me, I'll help you rescue your mother. Is that a fair deal?" "Why should I trust you?!"

Ella struggled but found herself unable to move. Luke Gill's eyes glinted with something unreadable, and she grew more wary. How many secrets was this man hiding behind that deceitful face? "Luke Gill, I'm not as gullible as Elsa! Don't use the stricks you use on her with me. It only makesfeel sick!" Luke Gill wasn't angered by her words.

His hand rested on her waist, and his smile beceven harder to m decipher, Ignoring her resistance, he raised a finger and lightly traced her cheek. His proud head leaned closer, ignoring the disgust in her eyes.

Ella wanted to dodge, but his grip held her firmly in place. She couldn't move an inch.

Every tshe tried to retreat, he would press closer.

Until she could retreat no further, she gritted her teeth and hissed, "What exactly do you want?!" The gap between their faces was less than two centimeters when Luke Gill finally stopped.

His clear eyes glimmered with a wicked light, his voice soft and alluring.

"Ella, if you don't trust me, who else will you trust? That old fox Victar? Or your stepmother, who's constantly scheming to take your inheritance?" "Damn that stepmother of mine!" Ella shouted furiously, raising her fist to swing at Luke Gill. "Don't mention that wretch in front of me!"