“Gia Chapman?” Toph was taken aback.

“Yes.” Renee revealed what she knew. “I overheard my father mentioning this name multiple times on the phone, saying that he wanted to eliminate her. Before I came to Centrolis, my father gave me some money, and I secretly used it to bribe someone in the hospital for DNA testing. Gia provided the sample my father sent for testing.”

Toph widened his eyes in delightful surprise, clearly not focused on the name Gia. He looked at Renee and grinned openly. “I didn’t expect this!”

Renee was stunned. “What didn’t you expect?”

“I didn’t expect that you’d be capable of bribing someone when you look so naive and delicate,” said Toph.

“I…” Renee was at a loss for words. She blushed and hurriedly lowered her gaze.

Toph leaned closer, observing the fluttering eyelashes and cute freckles on her fair face. He couldn’t help but smile, feeling as if the world’s sunlight was shining on her, casting a unique halo.

finger on his chest, lightly pressing. “Y-You’re getting

had skipped a beat. He quickly sat back properly and coughed a couple of times to disguise his embarrassment. “So, you brought me to Jangasas

quickly. I’m afraid it’ll arouse my father’s suspicion. Also, my mother is still in Centrolis, and I’m afraid he’ll

said seriously. “You don’t have to worry about her. The hospital there has investments from the Hamertons, and I’ll arrange for our own people to take care

for this Gia…” He frowned. “Do you have any other leads besides this name? Jangasas is

“After bribing that person in the hospital, I obtained some information

was stored. Though not very comprehensive, there was some useful information, such as a home

smiled tenderly, realizing that Renee was a clever and resourceful young

go find her

voicing her doubts, “Toph, actually, I’m not sure if Gia is

“What?”

any potential threats.” As Renee spoke, a ripple flashed

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