Melissa chuckled, pursing her lips as she thought. “It’s easy. It’ll work as long as we treat them well.”

“How do we do that?” asked Jesse.

She had already formulated a plan for that.

They had worked hard to run the small supermarket for years. Although they were not wealthy, their standard of living was considered above average in the city.

In addition to their old house in the alley, they had purchased a brand new condo in the city center.

Her plan was to leave the supermarket and the old house to Lina while they would live in the condo with their son. As long as they had some savings, everything would be fine.

Lina’s income would be guaranteed as she would take over the supermarket and have a place to live since they were also giving her the old house.

Moreover, the house was located in a great area with a school nearby. Its value would increase over time, and it would be convenient for them when they had children.

Melissa smiled as she touched the deed. “I’ll do my best as long as it’s for my daughter… Sigh. I think this should be enough to make Zeke stay!”

Jesse nodded and praised his wife for her wisdom.

Lina was their darling daughter, and if Zeke could take good care of her, Jesse would be relieved.

The next day, while Zuko was sorting out the stock, he received a call from Fred. He had been investigating Gia’s whereabouts as instructed.

As soon as Zuko answered, Fred greeted him with friendly laughter. “Mr. Hamerton!”

Zuko frowned. “What?”

to work for you?” Fred lowered his voice. “I’ve been

asked with his deep voice, “What did

her, indeed!” Fred said. “There’s a phone number that shows up frequently on her phone bill, and it’s from Centrolis! I checked the number,

“Who is it?”

person’s name is Melvin Thompson. He seems to be related to Nicholas Thompson of the

and his grip on the phone

is old, he’s quite the playboy. There were even rumors

lip softly,

sugar daddy or not, but it had something to

you find anything else?”

Fred answered honestly, but he assured him, “I’ll report to you as soon

thank you.” Zuko thanked him in a flat tone before ending

for a

met at a nearby dessert place at the corner of the street. However, to Zuko’s surprise,

questioned Toph with his eyes, asking why

of his eyes. “I didn’t want to leave her

you become so soft?”

a great example

knowing look, their eyes filled

asked softly, “Zuko, Toph, what are

nothing, nothing!” Toph laughed.

behind the Hamerton brothers’ “discussion”. She looked

cleared his throat. Since his brother had brought her along and Renee was

directly. “I received a call from Fred today. He said Gia has been in contact with

“Could she really

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