Lina glanced at Zuko with a hint of coquettishness in her eyes.

“I don’t want to jump to conclusions or say anything unnecessary. After all, she’s just your ‘good buddy’!” Lina drawled teasingly, blinking like a cunning little fox.

Amused by her playful banter, Zuko felt the urge to tease her further, but he also wanted to give her a taste of “violence”. Thus, he playfully pulled her into his embrace and held her tightly.

Upon sensing his mischievous intent, Lina pushed him away and looked at him teasingly.

Meanwhile, Toph held Renee’s hand and intentionally walked ahead, paying little attention to the couple behind them.

Zuko grinned and whispered in Lina’s ear, “If you don’t like Desiree, I’ll stop associating with her.”

“Don’t do that!” Lina widened her eyes. “She’s a guest from grandma’s side and your childhood playmate with Toph. Suddenly distancing yourself from her doesn’t seem appropriate, right?”

“Oh…” Zuko nodded. “Then I’ll slowly keep my distance.”

hand around his waist, resting her head

sea breeze cooled the summer night as the starry sky sparkled like gemstones on a blue curtain, creating a tranquil and distant atmosphere. The laughter of the four friends blended into the

feeling neglected. Even during company meetings, he seemed absent-minded, frequently checking his phone for messages, which never

middle of

at him. “What’s

an excuse. “It’s nothing, dad. Zuko’s just worried about a pimple near his nose! He’s got a lot on

didn’t quite understand the euphemism but simply pursed his lips

and proposed several well-prepared investment plans with substantial returns. Finally, he managed to

Zephyr said, looking at Zuko. “You should visit the Thompson Group if you have

and saw that

the Thompson Group as fast

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