Married a Secret Billionaire

Wendy did not understand what happened, but hearing Renee’s question made her feel that something was amiss. Hence, she did not say more.

After hanging up, Renee was even more convinced that Arya had taught Toph. Otherwise, why would he suddenly buy her a set of lipsticks? How would he know about her lack of security? How would he talk about keeping a distance from other girls?

“It must be Arya…” Renee clenched her phone tightly, her knuckles turning white and her hand trembling slightly.

They must have met, and Arya must have told Toph more things. Her words must really be influential since he remembered them so well!

A lump formed in Renee’s chest, and tears welled up in her eyes. She turned to look at the cosmetics that Toph had sent. Those neatly arranged lipsticks in their box seemed like mocking crimson eyes, ridiculing her insecurity and her shameful background.

The last shred of security she held onto was completely shattered.

“Ah!” A headache struck Renee. She knocked over the box of lipsticks, which scattered on the floor, and kicked them in frustration.

–

Chris visited the Thompson Group’s real estate sales center. He had intended to give Lena the set of lipsticks but chose to watch her sell properties when he noticed her standing there as a salesperson. She was wearing a shirt, pants, and her work badge.

After observing for a while, he finally understood why she had not made any sales for over a month.

Chris could not help but feel amused and exasperated. He waited at the entrance until Lena got off work.

Lena had been standing all day and felt completely worn out. As she stepped outside, a large hand suddenly grabbed her. Her initial instinct was to pull away, but when she looked up, she met Chris’ kind and gentle gaze.

“Tired?” Chris smiled gently. “Come with me to a place where you can relax.”

Lena had yet to fully process the situation when she was pulled into a car. They sped away and ended up at Chris’ downtown apartment.

halted and looked at

misunderstand, Lenny,” Chris said softly. “This apartment has been empty all along. I’ve never lived here. It’s close to where you work. If… if you don’t want to stay

her heart. She

the Thompsons recently. She did not want to have conflicts

way, she would be close to both

She approached multiple agencies, but either the prices were too high,

get such a

faintly. How did Chris manage to

look!” Chris gathered his courage and acted casually in reaching for her hand. Once he

door had a fingerprint lock. He helped her input her fingerprint, and the door opened with a soft

room was bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the distant

with a state-of-the-art computer and

a few books. Surprisingly, they were the ones she had planned to

around in surprise. Chris, who had been staring at her, quickly averted his gaze almost nonchalantly the moment their eyes

grinned. “How is it?

was the exact image of the home she

she could not offer a smile back. She

flushed to the tip of her ears when she saw the large

had not mentioned that they would be sharing this apartment! This was such

his

“Huh?”

bead on Chris’ nose. “I… I don’t know what happened here. It’s… It might be because this bed is expensive. Yeah, that’s it! I told the