Lina felt like she should say something but did not know what to say. Every time she thought about Ziuko, her heart felt like it was being gnawed at by ants, causing unbearable pain.

However, if Ziko had not been there, she would have had a hard time dealing with it alone. Lina bit her lip, and in her mind, these words flashed like lightning—three days, marriage certificate, smashing the store.

She took a deep breath, and a bold thought emerged.

“Z-Zeke,” she tried calling his name, “Your name is Zeke, right?”

Zuko’s back stiffened, and he paused in arranging the shelves. Even though he was facing away from her, he could still sense her trembling.

“Zeke, how about… we stay together?” she asked.

“What?” Zuko’s tone changed as he turned around abruptly, his deep gaze fixed on her.

What nonsense was this girl saying!?

helped out a little when he saw an injustice. Was he being repaid with ingratitude? Was she

explained, “Zeke, don’t worry. I’m not saying we should get

drink in Zuko’s hand

that kind of living together!” Lina’s head ached, and her words became incoherent. She could not explain it clearly.

the store. Since Violet wanted her to marry Zeke to humiliate her, she would go along with it! She was willing

“Zeke, listen to me…

to marry. I’m afraid she’ll involve my parents. They are getting older and have invested their lifelong savings in this

and he fell silent for a while before

Lina’s face grew even redder. “It’s just… I want to use you to

up and met Zuko’s oppressive gaze, which caused her heartbeat

she was about to say, “If you’re

that she persevered and analyzed everything

be able to stay in the Grist Group anymore. How will you

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