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.

the most dominant legitimate wife had to bow her head before her husband. If

didn’t even think there was anything wrong

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

everything I needed to say.” Zuko hugged Lina tightly. “I think I’ve made it clear. Don’t

“You—”

“Lina

led Lina out of

She tried to walk steadily

leaving the bar, Lina stopped

“Zuko…”

the matter?” he

saying, “You offended Desiree because of

“Desiree has been your friend

so hypocritical? What is there to be polite about

exactly what

all she wanted

Lina burst