Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 902: The Wedding is in Two Days Shortly after, Juliet reappeared on social media and left a comment under Ember Saffron's latest post: "Support!" This simple statement ignited a storm of insults from trolls targeting Juliet. Within moments, Ember Saffron's comment section was locked, leaving the trolls with no outlet for their fury. Meanwhile, Ruud used the official Pace family account to post a nine-photo carousel.

Eight of the photos were from the day before, showing Ruud accompanying Alina as she tried on wedding dresses. Each dress was an exquisite masterpiece-a cascade of delicate tulle adorned with jewels and intricate hand-embroidered designs. The dresses were an impeccable blend of elegance and sensuality, leaving countless women envious and captivated.

The ninth photo, placed in the center, featured Alina in a breathtaking mermaid-style wedding gown. Ruud's expression, filled with awe and adoration, spoke volumes about his love for Alina. His eyes betrayed emotions he couldn't hide. The post was captioned simply: "The wedding is in two days!" This single update shot to the top of trending topics. The comment section overflowed with admiration from women who envied Alina's fairytale love story. Comments flooded in: - "Oh my god, every single dress is to die for! I wouldn't be able to resist either!" - "If it were me, I'd pick General Praevion too! Rich, handsome, powerful, and utterly devoted to Alina!" - "These wedding dresses are all haute couture. Seven take world-renowned designers years to create! And Ruud got so many for Alina to choose from! She must've saved the galaxy in her past life!" - "Anyone badmouthing Alina is just bitter. Either jealous of her perfect husband or just plain pathetic!" The previous wave of online negativity was effortlessly silenced. Many netizens, initially critical, quickly switched sides after seeing Ruud's post.

Adding to the momentum, Tina's swift and decisive actions deterred sof the more aggressive keyboard warriors, forcing them to lay low for now.

In the Swanson family manor, River sat in her room, staring at her computer screen. Her breathing was ragged, her chest heaving with fury. She slammed her palm against the desk repeatedly, her hand reddening, but the pain didn't register. Flames of resentment burned in her eyes.

She had spent a fortune hiring a detective to dig into Alina and Jasper's past in such a short time, hoping to expose their history online and derail the wedding. Yet, despite her efforts, the public opinion had shifted, and her plans fell apart. The hatred inside her consumed her entirely.

"I don't think the online backlash worked at all," Kaleigh remarked as she leaned casually against the doorframe, her gaze sweeping the room before sauntering in.

River gritted her teeth, her eyes locked on the screen, especially on the image of Alina in her wedding gown. Kaleigh placed a hand on River's shoulder, her voice soft and coaxing. "The fire you started wasn't bad, but it's missing a spark. Why not add more fuel to it?" River's eyes darkened as she looked up, her voice dripping with venom. "What do you suggest? How can we burn that bitch Alina to the ground?" Kaleigh's gaze flickered with malice as she stared at Alina's face on the screen-a face eerily similar to Tina's. Memories of past humiliation surfaced, fueling her bitterness.

She smiled faintly, a glint of cunning in her eyes, and spoke in a honeyed tone. "Last time, you had a fallout with the Pace family. Don't you think it's tto go and apologize? You still have a long way to go with General Praevion." River pressed her lips together, her voice tight with frustration. "Last time, Ruud said I wasn't allowed to set foot in the Pace family estate again after Alina threwout. Even if I go, it'll be a wasted trip." Tears welled up in her eyes, brimming with grievance.

Kaleigh sneered inwardly at River's lack of wit. Suppressing her annoyance, she lowered her voice and suggested, "Don't forget about Poppy. Sure, you took him to that party without permission, but he cback happy. Use him as an excuse. Have Poppy ask his grandfather to let you visit. The old man will definitely agree." "Once you're there, apologize sincerely to the Pace family. Then find an opportunity to ruin Alina's reputation again. The wedding is only two days away; if chaos erupts, there's no way it can go as planned." River's eyes lit up at Kaleigh's words. It was like a lightbulb went off in her mind. Of course! She could use Poppy as a pretext to visit the Pace family.

"Thank goodness I have such a clever sister! Without you, I wouldn't know what to do. When I'm with Ruud, I won't forget what you've done for me!" River exclaimed with delight.

Kaleigh flashed a charming smile, twirling a strand of her hair around her finger. "We're family, after all. Just remember to take good care of Poppy when you bring him along." River's expression grew serious as she nodded. She knew how highly the Swanson family valued five-year-old Poppy. The boy was the apple of his grandfather and father's eyes-a treasure they doted on endlessly.

What River couldn't understand was why a child without a mother and no maternal family support was so favored. But one thing was certain: Poppy would never inherit the Swanson legacy.

Intent on putting her plan into action, River decided to find Poppy. She first asked his attendants, but they were nowhere to be found. Frustrated, she scoured the entire Swanson estate.

Finally, she found him near the rose garden by the fountain.

Sunlight poured over Poppy, surrounding him in a soft golden halo. His baby-soft skin was pale and pink, and his long black lashes fluttered as he focused on the task at hand. In his chubby little hands, he held a watering can, happily tending to the vibrant red roses. Two attendants stood nearby, watching him attentively.

"Young master, be careful of the thorns! Don't let them prick you!" "Young master, lethandle the watering. Be careful when you bend down, so the branches don't scratch you!" "Young master, if you like the roses, I'll cut sfor you to put in your vase." Poppy ignored their fussing, his attention fully on the flowers. In a soft, childish voice, he said, "When these roses bloom the prettiest, I'm going to cut them and give them to Alina!" The attendants exchanged smiles. It was clear the little master had taken a liking to Alina.

River's high heels clicked against the stone path as she approached.

im Annoyance flickered in her heart. Why wash? Poppy studying in the library instead of wandering outside in the blazing sun?

But on her face, she wore a warm smile. Her eyes softened with feigned affection as she greeted him. "Poppy, it was my fault for losing you at the party last time. I promise it won't happen again." Poppy's clear, dark F eyes looked up at her, his voice as soft as cotton. "It's okay. I want to see Alina. Can you taketo her?" The will be updated first on this website. Cback and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!