Toph rarely dined out with Renee. The hotel owned by the Hamerton Group offered every imaginable amenity, and Toph had instructed the kitchen to prepare Renee’s favorite dishes.

They sat across from each other, undisturbed by others, while a gentle violin melody drifted in from outside. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, creating colorful patterns on the luxurious carpet.

Everything felt serene as if time itself had slowed.

Toph smiled at Renee, who sat quietly with a strand of hair falling near her ear. She brushed it aside gracefully, her fingers long and fair, just as they had always been.

Toph’s heart skipped a beat.

Renee suddenly asked, “Toph, did you read the books I recommended?”

It was as if the tranquility had shattered, replaced by the jarring crash of broken glass.

He met her gaze again, only to realize that Renee had changed. There were many things in her eyes that he couldn’t comprehend, much like those complex strategy theories that were gradually dampening his enthusiasm.

“Toph?” Renee’s voice grew firmer. “I’m talking to you. What’s wrong?”

the food on

“Did you understand them?”

“Yeah.”

Those were all real examples

to lift his head, carefully trying to

Renee’s expression was serious. “Can you take

Toph fell silent.

any of those books at all?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join

like a cheating student before Renee. If he were not careful, she would

didn’t read them…” Toph frowned. “Renee, why do you insist on making

“Toph, you haven’t even stepped into the Hamerton Group. What right do you have to talk

“You…”

your parents’ youngest son. Haven’t people always said that parents tend to

“Renee!”

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