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.

couldn’t fathom what

connections to the underworld. Her reputation wasn’t exactly spotless, and

up on that ship, falling into my mother’s hands. In return for a favor, my mother saved Lina

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.

the beach railing, his head

had read

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

contained Krystal’s writings, filled with admiration and adoration for

Lena’s entries followed Krystal’s.

flipped through the diary’s pages, suspicion

an outsider, Krystal’s version of events seemed one-sided. Lena treating Nicholas and Lina as family appeared to be her wishful thinking.Books Chapters Are

Chris couldn’t bring himself to tell her

understood why Lena’s eyes sparkled when she spoke of the Thompsons, her voice quivering

a certain direction that morning when he was recuperating in the village near

was the day of Krystal’s

lost her mother

mother that Nicholas and Lina meant so