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 on

the starry sky sparkled like gemstones on a blue curtain, creating a tranquil and

Zuko felt a bit resentful as Lina was always occupied with work, leaving him feeling neglected. Even during company meetings, he seemed absent-minded, frequently checking his phone for messages, which never seemed to

middle of the

glared at him. “What’s the

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

quite understand the euphemism but simply pursed

proposed several well-prepared investment plans with substantial returns.

transitioning to the venture capital field,” Zephyr said,

Zephyr could finish his sentence, he looked up and saw that

to the Thompson Group as fast

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