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.

fathom what Lena had

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

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

that gun when I first

Ha… It’s not like that.

head lowered as

had read her

the Thompsons’, but Lena was meticulous. She never left her diary unattended—it was always with her. Thus,

Krystal’s writings, filled with admiration and adoration for Nicholas. She described

Lena’s entries followed Krystal’s.

through the diary’s pages, suspicion

version of events seemed one-sided. Lena treating Nicholas and Lina as family appeared to be her wishful thinking.Books

himself to tell

eyes sparkled when she spoke of the

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

day of Krystal’s death

had lost her

lost her mother that Nicholas and Lina