Lina had not just heard them. It was obvious she had also misunderstood—evident from her gaze on Jacob!

Zuko could not help but burst into laughter.

Jacob panicked and was about to explain, but Zuko interrupted him. “Yeah, Jacob, don’t come looking for me anymore! I really can’t do that kind of thing you mentioned!”

Jacob was at a loss for words.

‘Damn it!’ Jacob widened his eyes, doubtful and exasperated.

Lina’s heart warmed, and she tightened her grip on Zuko’s arm.

Zuko smiled at her, then fixed his serious gaze on Jacob. “I know you wanted me to join you in this line of work back when we were in there. But Jacob, what Lina said is right. Being a male escort isn’t a long-term thing!”

“Zu—”

“Perhaps you should also consider your own future!”

as

struggled to contain his laughter, feeling his stomach ache. He confidently led Lina to stroll

long after they left, Zuko’s phone buzzed incessantly with

owe me compensation for damages to my

explain to Lina. How am I a f*cking male

my lifelong

matter nicely, and I’ll consider clearing your

then turned off his phone and focused on accompanying Lina to

night sky, with countless stars intertwined

arm, unsure if she had forgotten it or if she had done it intentionally. He preferred to believe it was

the sound

blush and released her hand, softly apologizing, “I’m sorry,

like the

“Um… Also, was I rude to your friend just

you say that?” he

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