“But…” Lina’s suspicion grew. “How do you know such a powerful artist? How do you know what she thinks?”

Her questions took Zuko aback, his mind racing to find a plausible excuse.

Suddenly, he remembered his brother’s story about their parents’ love story from their youth. Although he wasn’t very knowledgeable about it, his brother had added some embellishments to make it more interesting.

According to his brother, their father had also hidden his true identity to deceive their mother.

He had heard that their mother had almost exposed their father’s lies on several occasions, but he always managed to talk his way out of it.

He had heard…

But what had their father said to get away with it?

Zuko scratched his nose anxiously. The more flustered he became, the harder it was for him to come up with an excuse, especially when faced with Lina’s clear and perceptive eyes.

If only his brother were there… He wouldn’t blush when he lied, his heartbeat would remain steady, and his acting was so convincing. He was like a carbon copy of their talented actor uncle.

growing more suspicious. “Zeke, how do you know her so well? And how did you get

forge IDs,” she speculated further. “Don’t tell me you

him with relief. Wasn’t that a plausible

up. “You’re

was taken aback. “Did I guess

yes!” Zuko nodded

steal that account? You’re not a professional auctioneer! And how do you know Madam Irwin’s paintings are valuable?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join &

Zuko found himself dumbstruck, unable to

Melissa popped her head out of the kitchen. “Stop chatting! Come

talking

to him later!” She smiled. “Go clean the fish, Zeke. Then go to the store. I think they’re delivering more stock in the

instantly and went to

stomped her feet and stared at her mother in a

pan and whispered. “Aren’t you happy that I’m teaching him a lesson for

smile, holding back what she was going

Melissa smiled in satisfaction. “He’s becoming

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255