Married a Secret Billionaire

Zuko licked his lips, feeling his throat dry. He was adept at concealing his emotions, never allowing them to show on his face.

However, lying was not his strong suit. He had been forbidden from lying since childhood.

Now, he found himself struggling to fabricate what might be the biggest lie of his life.

Lina’s eyes grew increasingly suspicious. “Zeke, a meal at that hotel could cost someone’s entire annual income, so…”

“I did something, but it’s not illegal,” he replied, his voice deep, avoiding direct eye contact.

In the past, he never looked people in the eyes because he simply didn’t care. But now, he felt a pang of guilt, hence avoiding her gaze.

Her anxiety grew instantly. “What did you do?”

Zuko fell into a momentary silence. Immersing himself in the persona of “Zeke,” he quickly brainstormed what kind of activity could have yielded such a large sum of money in a short period of time.

remembered his uncle, a renowned actor, in Southeast Asia. Although Zuko was no longer involved in acting, his uncle’s success in the entertainment industry had brought him

Especially for someone like Zeke, with a tarnished reputation,

washed over him. He never anticipated that one day he would have to sell

skilled at crafting lies. “I became an

response was far from what Lina expected. She stood there, stunned for ten seconds, her brows furrowed. “Are you lying to me? You? Acting? Who

quickly sorted through

he replied, trying to convince her. “Besides doing deliveries, I sometimes go to Southern Bay… I’ve been going there for the past

crossed her arms and stared at him. Indeed, there was a large film industry presence in Southern Bay, Jangasas. Multiple film crews were always shooting there, and film school students often gathered in the area. Given Zeke’s striking appearance, it would be relatively easy for him to stand out.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For

part of a group performance, right?” She scrutinized him. “You

more lies. “I am a stunt double and perform dangerous

She was taken aback.

Zuko continued weaving his web of deception. “And it’s not like I only started going there in the past

you spent it

“Almost.”