Married a Secret Billionaire

Zuko looked at Nicholas again. “By the way, Dad, my parents have a gift for you. It’s a bottle of fine wine. It’s in my car, and they nagged me to hand it to you. How about you come with us to my car?”

Nicholas and Linda agreed with enthusiasm.

As Zuko led them out of the living room, he exchanged a glance with Lina.

She understood and continued chatting with Kaitlyn.

“Regarding what we were talking about earlier…” Kaitlyn stopped briefly, speaking in a hushed tone. “Lina, that girl Lena who lives in your house… she’s frequently near the study area. She even had a disagreement with me about it recently. Does that not strike you as odd?”

“Lenny?”

“Mom!” Renee sounded a bit anxious. “What are you saying?”

“It’s just a casual chat!” Kaitlyn chuckled. “I always think these things get out because of someone from within. Our own family wouldn’t betray us, but you can’t be sure about outsiders!”

“Mom!” Renee looked at her mom, then apologized to Lina. “Lina, my mom didn’t mean it seriously. Don’t take it personally!”

Before Lina could respond, she saw Lena standing nearby with a plate of fruit. Lina’s heart tightened.

no emotion. As she set the fruit plate on the table, she glanced at Kaitlyn and

spoke softly, everyone in the quiet living room

Kaitlyn was shocked and clutched her chest

scoffed before turning around and walking away as

Kaitlyn at her place. Toph and

but did not turn

Renee approached Lena. “You heard what she

she meant it or not, only she knows best.” Lena’s words were cutting. “Ms. Renee, there are things you might not see clearly. You won’t

“Lena!”

Toph rushed forward to shield Renee behind him and pointed at Lena. “You know you’re also an outsider? And an

flashed in her eyes was vicious like

taken aback, and

regard yourself as part of their family, Mr. Toph,” Lena said with a

mean? I already

are you? Aren’t you self-deprecating to be rushing

seemed ready to punch Lena. He did raise his fist, but

Hamerton! What are you