“I’ll make each and every one of you suffer—to the point where death is preferable!” Zuko’s words echoed in the air as he turned away, ignoring her completely.

It took Gia a long time to regain her composure after Zuko’s departure. The atmosphere still felt heavy, as if frozen in time.

Zuko’s presence had both shocked and unsettled her, stirring an unfamiliar feeling in her heart. Why did such an exceptional man only have eyes for Lina?

Compared to the privileged heirs she encountered at school, Zuko exuded composure, wisdom, and dominance. He possessed both looks and a prestigious background. Thus, why did he choose Lina over everyone else? What did that wretched woman have that she didn’t?

Gia clenched her fists, her jealousy and hatred burning in her eyes as she struggled to make her way back to the hotel lobby. She spotted Heidi approaching from a distance, likely returning from attending to Violet at the hospital.

The exhaustion evident in Heidi’s demeanor ignited a flicker of opportunity in Gia’s eyes. She hurriedly caught up with her.

“Ms. Lister!” Gia intercepted Heidi. “I have something to tell you privately!”

Lina emerged from the bathroom. Her long, beautiful hair was still damp, carrying a delicate fragrance as she passed by him. Lina’s petite figure, adorned in a loose cotton

ears burned, and his breath quickened slightly. His gaze fell upon the couch where he had been sleeping for the past two nights. Nearly two weeks remained before Lina could return to Jangasas. Did he

a man of

several deep breaths, desperately

sweet voice broke through his turmoil. “What’s the matter

he felt Lina’s touch as she reached out to caress his face. “Why do you feel so

was already in disarray. Every touch from

the paper bag in his hand on

were fragrant sweet cakes commonly found in the night markets of Southeast

her eyes lit up at the sight of the

food, blissfully unaware that the man beside her desired more than

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