Married a Secret Billionaire

Chapter 1438

“You…”

Lena sat quietly, absentmindedly twirling a fork in her hand, and then she chuckled.

“You want to discuss the email incident, don’t you?” Chris inquired. “I’m aware of the nasty rumors circulating within the Thompson Group, but Zuko has identified the culprit. Those rumors will naturally die down.

“Lena, I don’t see you as the type to manipulate others for personal gain, especially by cozying up to the wealthy. So, I believe there’s nothing improper happening between you and the director.”

“That’s what I wanted to discuss.” Her voice was gentle. “There’s actually something between… us.”

“What?”

“Chris…” She emphasized, “He’s my father.”

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After dinner, Chris left the condo and headed to the beach alone.

The autumn sea breeze carried a distinct chill, and the bright moon above resembled a teardrop from the sky.

His thoughts were in turmoil, and he sought the brisk sea breeze to find solace.

still couldn’t fathom what

was Krystal Harding, and she had connections to the underworld. Her reputation wasn’t exactly spotless, and Nicholas Thompson

into my mother’s hands. In return for a favor, my mother saved Lina

gun when I first saw

so deeply now, right? You even questioned my ***ual orientation. Ha… It’s not like that. She’s my sister, and Nicholas is my father. They’re my only family in

railing, his head lowered as

read her

meticulous. She never left her diary unattended—it was always with her. Thus, he had only seen its

writings, filled with admiration and adoration for Nicholas. She

Lena’s entries followed Krystal’s.

flipped through the diary’s

treating Nicholas and Lina as family appeared to be her wishful

himself to

eyes sparkled when she spoke of the

why she had knelt in a certain direction that morning when he

day of Krystal’s death

her mother that

it was precisely because she had lost her mother that