Married a Secret Billionaire

Zuko took a step forward but held Lina’s hands tightly.

“Desiree, there are some things I must clarify with you. We had a childhood connection, but we’ve grown up now.” Zuko paused and enunciated each word. “There’s a difference between men and women!”

“You—”

“Also, I don’t have any ‘bros’ or ‘buddies’, only one younger brother, Toph. I do have a few close friends, but they’re all male.”

Zuko smiled. “Do you understand what I mean now?”

Desiree could not help the twitching of her lips.

“Zuko, I know you’re dating Lina, but you can’t not be friends with the opposite *** just because you have a fiancee, right?”

“Are you trying to say that pure friendships exist between men and women?” Zuko smirked. “But I think that’s the most irresponsible thing to do in a relationship!”

“Zuko…”

“Of course, normal interactions are completely reasonable, but anything that exceeds the normal range…” There was a pause before Zuko uttered heavily, “Have some self-respect!”

Desiree took two steps back and looked at Zuko in disbelief.

Growing up in a family like the Harpers, Desiree was used to seeing elders who had families outside their marriages. The legitimate wives had to endure and coexist peacefully with their husbands’ mistresses.

men were bound to cheat. Even the most dominant legitimate wife had to bow her head

there was anything wrong with this

that shattered her lifelong beliefs today He confronted her directly, challenging her views on relationships and

to say.” Zuko hugged Lina tightly. “I think I’ve made it clear. Don’t blame me for falling out if you continue

“You—”

Zuko smiled. “Lina and I have

Lina out of the

him hold her hand, she felt his palm’s warmth and knew she had everything she needed in the world. She tried to walk steadily but was so excited she wanted to jump up

the bar, Lina stopped and looked at

“Zuko…”

matter?”

saying, “You offended Desiree because

she should pretend to be understanding and say, “Desiree has been your friend for so many years. It’s

thought, ‘Why should I be so hypocritical? What is there to be polite about

exactly what she

she wanted to

burst