“Gia Chapman?” Toph was taken aback.

“Yes.” Renee revealed what she knew. “I overheard my father mentioning this name multiple times on the phone, saying that he wanted to eliminate her. Before I came to Centrolis, my father gave me some money, and I secretly used it to bribe someone in the hospital for DNA testing. Gia provided the sample my father sent for testing.”

Toph widened his eyes in delightful surprise, clearly not focused on the name Gia. He looked at Renee and grinned openly. “I didn’t expect this!”

Renee was stunned. “What didn’t you expect?”

“I didn’t expect that you’d be capable of bribing someone when you look so naive and delicate,” said Toph.

“I…” Renee was at a loss for words. She blushed and hurriedly lowered her gaze.

Toph leaned closer, observing the fluttering eyelashes and cute freckles on her fair face. He couldn’t help but smile, feeling as if the world’s sunlight was shining on her, casting a unique halo.

his chest, lightly pressing. “Y-You’re getting

heartbeat had skipped a beat. He quickly sat back properly and coughed a couple of times to disguise his embarrassment.

have to act quickly. I’m afraid it’ll arouse my father’s suspicion. Also, my mother is still

worry about her. The hospital there has investments from the Hamertons, and I’ll arrange for our own

for this Gia…” He frowned. “Do you have any other leads besides this name? Jangasas is so big. We can’t search blindly, right?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated

person

information was stored. Though not very comprehensive, there was some useful information, such as a home address,

smiled tenderly, realizing that Renee was a clever

we’ll go find her

before voicing her doubts, “Toph, actually, I’m not sure if Gia

“What?”

threats.” As Renee spoke, a ripple flashed in her eyes. “But my father has kept Gia until now. I don’t

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