Chapter 423 - They Finally Tracked Her Location!
Tristan didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he heard the last remarks of his grandfather. He was also overwhelmed and stupefied after knowing that his grandpa already mobilized police reinforcement and military reinforcement just to find his wife.
He couldn't blame them if they mistook her as a missing person. They thought Zhen-Zhen was in school and it's already nighttime in the City of Empire right now. Zhen-Zhen should be at home by this time but she hasn't returned yet.
She teleported from her school going to Tristan's place so Zhen-Zhen didn't inform anyone about her whereabouts. It was natural for his grandfather and parents to worry about his wife.
Zhen-Zhen was staying at the Davis Mansion after she stayed at Meyer's residence for a few days. Of course, they would wonder where she went if she didn't even go home to her parents.
He assumed that they already checked his Condo Unit and didn't find Zhen-Zhen there. This incident created a ruckus in the Davis Mansion. Everyone was looking for his wife who was with him right now.
They were worried about her and at the same time feeling guilty for Tristan since they promised that they would take care of his wife while he was not around.
Who would have thought she would go missing? What if someone kidnapped her and something bad happened to her? How would they explain that to Tristan?
Aside from that, Grandpa Lu was also mad, thinking that someone had kidnapped his beloved granddaughter-in-law. He immediately contacted Grandpa Alejandro and asked his help to mobilize a military tactical team in order to search for Zhen-Zhen as soon as possible.
They thought they would be able to locate her location in just half an hour. But to their disappointment, they couldn't track Zhen-Zhen as if she just disappeared without leaving any trace.
Tristan massaged his temples. Just a while ago, Matthew was bugging him about Zhen-Zhen's sudden arrival. Now, he had to make another alibi to inform Grandpa Lu and his parents that Zhen-Zhen was currently with him.
They would surely wonder how Zhen-Zhen was able to travel without using her passport. Tristan would be tested on how far he could cover up for Zhen-Zhen and their secrets.
He should come up with a believable alibi. Tristan was still racking his brain so hard when he heard from the other line that someone was talking to Grandpa Lu.
"Chairman Lu! We found her location as we tracked her cellphone. Her phone was switched off moments ago that's why we failed to track her." The officer informed Grandpa Lu.
Tristan heard his statement. He pondered to himself as to where the location that Officer was referring to.
"Where's Lillie? Where is she right now?!" Grandpa Lu's stern authoritative voice was heard.
Everyone was anticipating the response of the officer.
"It looked like the kidnapper brought your granddaughter-in-law Overseas!" He stated matter-of-factly.
Tristan: "..."
There was a moment of silence. Tristan facepalmed while biting his lips.
"Where? What country?!!" Grandpa Lu asked again. He was being impatient now.
The officer informed them of the city and country's name.
Grandpa Lu: "..."
Tristan's parents: "..."
They were rendered speechless. The country and the city sounded familiar to them.
"Father, is that the country and city where our Branch is located?" Lucas asked Grandpa Lu as the realization struck him.
Isabelle also snapped her fingers. "Wait! Don't tell me Lillie is with Tristan right now? How could that be possible?"
Grandpa Lu squinted his eyes upon hearing his son and daughter-in-law. He brought his attention back to Tristan who was on the phone.
"Tristan Davis!!! Don't tell me you are the mastermind? Did you ask someone to kidnap your wife and bring her there with you without our knowledge?"
"Cough! Cough!" Tristan choked on his saliva upon hearing the accusation of his grandpa.
'What the hell I suddenly became a culprit and mastermind now??!' Tristan lamented to himself.
After a few seconds, Tristan realized that it would be better that they would think like this. He didn't need to come up with another alibi.
'Alright! Let's just play along with them and make them believe what they want.' Tristan thought to himself while scratching his face.
"Grandpa, I'm sorry. I am about to tell you but you seem very occupied moments ago. Hehe. Yes, you don't have to worry. My wife is safe here with me." Tristan said, reassuring his grandpa that Zhen-Zhen was in good hands.
Grandpa Lu's eyes widened, mouth gape. He didn't know what to say. He had the urge to scold his grandson and at the same time, he was glad that Zhen-Zhen aka Lillie was just fine.
He thought something bad happened to her. He felt relieved now knowing that his granddaughter-in-law was with his grandson.
But he had to admit that he was scared to death. He was also guilty since he promised Tristan that he would take care of Lillie while he was not around.
Tristan continued to explain. He knew that Grandpa Lu and his parents got quite a scare because of Zhen-Zhen's sudden disappearance.
If he was in their shoes then maybe he would not only mobilize the police and military forces, he would even think of hiring people in the underground world just to find Zhen-Zhen if ever she would go missing.
"Grandpa, I am missing her every day. I could no longer bear to be apart from my wife so I ask someone to bring her to me as soon as possible. I'm sorry for causing this ruckus at home."
"You can now send those officers back to their barracks and stations. Make sure to compensate them well, grandpa. Hehehe," Tristan added jokingly.
"Please don't get mad at me. I'm just a lonely husband who needs to see his wife so badly or else I will go nuts and can't maintain my sanity." Tristan said overdramatically.
"I was supposed to inform you but I forgot it because my attention was occupied by my wife. I tried to catch up with her and compensate each other for those times we were not together."
Grandpa Lu could only sigh deeply. "Alright! I got it. No need to explain more. Just take good care of my granddaughter-in-law while she's there!"
"Aye, grandpa! Don't worry! We will be coming home soon! Wait for us! Prepare a family gathering to welcome us!"