Melissa chuckled, pursing her lips as she thought. “It’s easy. It’ll work as long as we treat them well.”

“How do we do that?” asked Jesse.

She had already formulated a plan for that.

They had worked hard to run the small supermarket for years. Although they were not wealthy, their standard of living was considered above average in the city.

In addition to their old house in the alley, they had purchased a brand new condo in the city center.

Her plan was to leave the supermarket and the old house to Lina while they would live in the condo with their son. As long as they had some savings, everything would be fine.

Lina’s income would be guaranteed as she would take over the supermarket and have a place to live since they were also giving her the old house.

Moreover, the house was located in a great area with a school nearby. Its value would increase over time, and it would be convenient for them when they had children.

Melissa smiled as she touched the deed. “I’ll do my best as long as it’s for my daughter… Sigh. I think this should be enough to make Zeke stay!”

Jesse nodded and praised his wife for her wisdom.

Lina was their darling daughter, and if Zeke could take good care of her, Jesse would be relieved.

The next day, while Zuko was sorting out the stock, he received a call from Fred. He had been investigating Gia’s whereabouts as instructed.

As soon as Zuko answered, Fred greeted him with friendly laughter. “Mr. Hamerton!”

Zuko frowned. “What?”

work for you?” Fred lowered

and asked with his deep voice,

indeed!” Fred said. “There’s a phone number that shows up frequently on her phone bill, and it’s

“Who is it?”

person’s name is Melvin Thompson. He seems to be related to Nicholas

and his

asked, “Mr. Hamerton, I also found that although Melvin is old, he’s quite the playboy. There were even rumors about him with a porn star a few years ago! Do you think Gia became his sugar baby

lip softly, deep

wasn’t about being a sugar daddy or not, but it had something to do

find anything else?”

honestly, but he assured him, “I’ll report to you as soon as I

him in a

a while, Zuko

of the street.

with his eyes, asking

of his eyes. “I didn’t want to leave her

become so soft?”

set a great example for me, brother?” Toph

brothers exchanged a knowing look, their eyes

asked softly, “Zuko, Toph, what are

nothing!” Toph laughed. “We were… discussing

the meaning behind the Hamerton brothers’ “discussion”. She looked at both of

cleared his throat. Since his brother had brought her along and Renee was aware of the situation, there was no need to hide anything

directly. “I received a call from Fred today. He

face froze. “Could

conclusions yet. This is just a hypothesis.” Zuko remained calm. “Let’s assume

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