Chapter 390: Clearwater Brookes Family
Tina went to the ward while Jared waited outside, sitting opposite lan Brookes and Jack. lan Brookes and Jack only
offered a simple thank you and then ignored Jared. Jared appeared to be fiddling with his phone, but in reality, he
was gathering detailed information about the two men across from him.
lan Brookes was the head of the Clearwater Brookes family and chairman of Brooks Industries. Jack was the
fourth son of the Clearwater Brookes family and the finance minister of Brooks Industries. Brooks Industries held
a status in Clearwater similar to that of the Farrell family. With a history spanning over a century, Brooks
Industries was immensely wealthy. However, the Brookes family kept a low profile and rarely appeared in public.
Family members did not attend any events. This was the public information available, but there was another
piece of information that was harder to find: the Brookes family was a hidden family. Hidden families lived
secluded lives in the mountains, and their identities were difficult to trace unless national information networks
were used. Jared had used the X Bureau's information network to discover that the Brookes family was a hidden
family.
Hidden families generally did not appear in public. Their incsources included founding companies or
providing rare security services at exorbitant prices. The Brookes family was the second hidden family to come
into public view after the Ashbury White family. However, the Brookes family had surfaced earlier and operated
more openly, making it difficult for people to trace their hidden identity.
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There was another piece of information that particularly interested Jared. Thirty-five years ago, lan Brookes' ten-
year-old daughter Alina had gone missing and never returned. Even though her photo was blurry, it was clear
she was very beautiful.
lan Brookes lowered his gaze and asked softly, "What have you found?"
"Dr. Reed's mother Rebecca committed suicide ten years ago for unknown reasons, and there is no video
evidence. Dr. Reed has stayed on Serenity Ridge Mountain since she was ten years old," Jack replied, glancing at
Tina who was busy in the incubator room. "What's worth investigating is Dr. Reed's identity."
"What identity?" lan asked.
"She is a renowned designer, perfumer, and piano master among other things, but we can't find more about
her," Jack said confidently about their information network on the Brookes family but admitted they could only
find superficial details about Tina.
lan Brookes looked at Jared and said softly, "Is that boy worthy of such an impressive girl?"
Jack paused before replying, "He is the heir to the Farrell family and engaged to Dr. Reed."
lan clicked his tongue in disapproval, "Who made such an unwise decision?"
Jack sighed lightly, "Dr. Reed is the long-lost daughter of the Reed family. Her mother, who went by Natalie
before she left for unknown reasons before their engagement, later took on the nRebecca and arranged this
engagement with Mr. Farrell."
"What a waste," lan sighed heavily. Though he acknowledged Jared's exceptional qualities among his peers, even
surpassing his own sons in courage, he still felt Jared was not worthy of Tina despite having only met her twice.
Jack rubbed his temples in frustration. "Dad! Whether they are a good match isn't up to us; they seem very
compatible."
At this moment, Tina walked out of the incubator room with Scarlett, Jack's wife. Tina removed her mask and told
Jack, "Mr. Brookes, the children's condition has improved; their heart functions are slowly recovering but they
need to stay hospitalized until fully healed."
Jack breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Dr. Reed, rest assured we will take good care of them."
Jared stood up and asked Tina if they should leave now.
Before Tina could respond, Scarlett held her back and said warmly, "Dr. Reed, you've done so much for our
family; even though we've paid you, I insist on thanking you properly with a meal."
lan also stepped forward and added, "Yes, young lady, you've worked so hard; let us show our gratitude."
Feeling it would be impolite to refuse again and actually liking this family quite a bit, Tina agreed to their
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The meal took place at Ashbury's most luxurious restaurant where an entire floor was reserved just for them.
Scarlett affectionately linked arms with Tina as they walked around the dining area together.
Tina glanced at Scarlett thoughtfully. She had investigated the Brookes family's background thoroughly.
Scarlett herself cfrom an equally prestigious background as an heir to Clearwater Campbell family; she had
been childhood sweethearts with Jack but had struggled with infertility due to an injury in her youth before finally
having two children after extensive treatment.
"Tina," Scarlett said as she placed a piece of freshly grilled wagyu beef on Tina's plate.
Tina paused momentarily at hearing her first nused so familiarly.
Seeing Tina's surprised expression, Scarlett quickly apologized saying she got carried away calling her by her
first nout of excitement.
Tina smiled reassuringly saying it was fine as she liked being called by her first nby those she liked.
Relieved yet emotional with tears welling up slightly in her eyes Scarlett whispered how seeing Tina reminded
her so much of her missing sister Alina who would have grown up just as beautiful.
Tina smiled without responding further while continuing to eat; Scarlett then shifted topics engaging Tina in
lively conversation about various subjects.