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.

usual, her face showing no emotion. As she set the fruit plate on the table, she glanced at Kaitlyn and said icily,

spoke softly, everyone in the quiet living room heard

you say?” Kaitlyn was shocked and clutched her chest

before turning around and walking away as if

to Kaitlyn at her place. Toph and Renee were angry, with Renee

did not

Renee approached Lena. “You heard what she said, right?

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 think she’s at fault because she’s your mother. But sometimes, outsiders have a

“Lena!”

you’re also an outsider? And an outsider like you still pokes

around. The cold glint that flashed in her eyes was vicious

aback, and

their family, Mr.

you mean?

yet, are you? Aren’t you self-deprecating

he seemed ready to punch Lena. He

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