Chapter 96: Grandfather and Reconciliation
Chapter 96: Grandfather and Reconciliation
Although the female police officer spoke in hypotheticals, her slightly evasive gaze made it almost as good as a direct revelation.
After a moment of shock, Lyon couldn't help but ask the hesitant female police officer in front of him, "Did you find something when you went through the list?"
"I did find something... but it's not very certain yet, so it's just a 'what if'..."
After silently sighing in her heart, the female police officer took the "Missing Persons List" and the "Lionheart Family Genealogy Summary," pointing to one of the names with a line through it, her expression was not very pleasant as she spoke softly:
"This person... has the same name as your grandfather. He was a rather capable mechanic who once competed with the previous head of the family for control of the Lionheart Arms Corporation.
But because his roots were not deep enough, after losing the competition, he not only lost his position in the arms corporation but was also forced out by the former head of the family. In the end, he had to move his entire family out of the capital city to... Lionheart County..."
"..."
The same name, a mechanic, Lionheart County... it was a bit suspicious, but...
"That doesn't necessarily mean I'm a member of the Ryan family, does it?"
After some thought, Lyon frowned and said, "Lionheart County is a small county, but it still has a population of several million. It's not impossible to have someone with the same name and surname..."
"It's not just a coincidence of names and surnames."
Clearly, she had similar suspicions, and after hearing Lyon's words, the female police officer shook her head and brought over the third book she had prepared.
"This is a photo from a ball at that time. The person on the stage is your grandfather."
"Are you asking me to recognize him from a photo?"
Looking at the middle-aged man on stage, who was full of vigor but had unfamiliar features, Lyon couldn't help but frown:
"I barely have any impression of my grandfather due to certain circumstances, so..."
"Even if you don't recognize him, don't you find this person familiar?"
After pointing out someone in the crowd below the stage, the female police officer helplessly said:
"This person is your grandmother. Her appearance is almost..."
It was almost like a mature version of Anna!
Looking at the woman in the photo, who, aside from some details, had eyebrows and eyes that were very similar to his sister, Lyon couldn't help but feel that this was probably not a coincidence.
Holding these three books and returning to his seat, Lyon, with a furrowed brow, quickly flipped through the corresponding records and checked the related lineage.
Subsequently, he was utterly speechless to discover that if all this were true, not only was he a member of the Ryan family, but his status seemed to be not too low. Even the current head of the Ryan family would have to address him as 'Uncle'!
Although Lyon was a distant relative and had no inheritance rights, and in terms of the succession of titles, he would be ranked outside the top thirty, he was indeed a member of the Ryan family, and barely qualified as a direct branch.
Goodness, this was such a dramatic family connection!
As Lyon found more and more suspicious points, even though he didn't want to acknowledge this relative, he had to admit that he was probably indeed a member of the Ryan family.
If there were only one or two suspicious points, it could be a coincidence, but with so many coincidences, it was a bit hard to explain, especially with a grandmother who looked so similar to Anna...
This was truly... the investigation of the anomaly was just an excuse to find the 'sheep's innards,' but now, before finding the innards, they had already recognized a relative!
"Lyon..."
Looking at Lyon, who couldn't stop frowning and had an unpleasant expression, the female police officer couldn't help but ask again:
"What do you plan to do?"
"What do you mean, what to do?"
"I'm talking about the investigation of the evidence of their crimes!"
"These are two separate matters. You can investigate as you please."
Lyon waved his hand dismissively, took out a pen and paper, and while copying the relevant records, he thought of Anna's concerns.
I am a time-traveler, and not only do I lack memories of my grandfather, but even my parents' stories were told to me by Anna.
However, Anna and I are different. Although my grandparents died early from the plague, if we calculate their ages, Anna should have met them when she was young, and might even know the truth about my background.
So... is this what Anna is hiding from me? But if that's the case, why didn't she want me to see it? And is there really a need to hide this from me?
...
With a bellyful of doubts, after copying the records related to my grandfather, Leon folded the paper and carefully tucked it away, ready to return and ask Anna.
He glanced at the female police officer beside him, who looked like she wanted to speak but held back. Leon pushed the other piece of paper he had written towards her.
"Here, these are the people who rose to power through questionable means, possibly using underhanded methods. If you want to investigate the Ryan family, start with these people."
"Huh? Thanks..."
Taking the "Suspects List," the female police officer, who had regained her composure, couldn't help but clench her fist. With a complex expression, she spoke:
"I didn't expect you to actually be from the Ryan family..."
"Stop right there."
Leon raised his hand, signaling for her to stop. With a serious expression, he said:
"My Ryan is from Ryan County, not the Lionheart Duke's Ryan... At least, I don't have that intention, and my family has never mentioned it, which proves they probably don't have any interest in acknowledging this relationship.
So, I hope this matter ends here. From now on, you can investigate the Ryan family however you like, I have no relation to that family."
As he spoke, Leon couldn't help but pause slightly. Although the female officer didn't seem like a talkative person, he still took out a memo.
"How about this? What I just said is confidential, only you and I know. If I find out others know about it..."
"Don't write that memo! I'm not that kind of person!"
Glaring at Leon, she saw him being overly cautious, desperately trying to distance himself from the Ryan family. The female officer felt a sense of relief, and her eyes showed a hint of respect as she said:
"The Ryan family may not have the best reputation, but they are a noble family with over five hundred years of history. Moreover, your grandfather was a direct descendant, I thought you would..."
"What you assume isn't necessarily the truth. Besides, how do you know I was being sincere and won't rush to the Ryan family to acknowledge our relationship?"
After retorting the female police officer, seeing that she had discovered this matter and instead of hiding it, honestly informing him, Leon couldn't help but advise her to avoid future mishaps:
"This person isn't bad, but their personality is a bit too impulsive, always making decisions on a whim.
For example, now that you know I'm connected to the Ryan family, why did you directly tell me the situation? And earlier, it was just a misunderstanding, why did you insist I was a member of the renegade gang?
Your judgments are too hasty. When encountering similar situations in the future, think it through before deciding. You can't keep being so reckless."
"I... I'm not completely impulsive either..."
Hearing Leon's evaluation, the female officer, younger than him, thought he was impulsive and rash. She couldn't help but defend herself:
"I told you directly because I thought you weren't a bad person and unlikely to collude with the Ryan family!
As for why I'm sure you're a member of the gang... Just from what the Daily News editor said, who wouldn't think you're a gang member?"
(End of Chapter)
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