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?”

to work for you?” Fred lowered his

was stunned and asked with his deep voice, “What did you

up frequently on her phone bill, and it’s from Centrolis! I checked the number, and I was

“Who is it?”

name is Melvin Thompson. He seems to be related

serious, and his

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

bit his lip softly, deep

a sugar daddy or not, but it had something to do

anything else?” Zuko

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

in a flat tone

a while, Zuko

dessert place at the corner of the street. However, to Zuko’s surprise, Toph was accompanied by

Toph with his

a blink of his eyes. “I

did you become so soft?”

example for me, brother?” Toph

knowing look, their

what are you guys up

laughed. “We were… discussing

the Hamerton brothers’ “discussion”. She looked at both of them,

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

call from Fred today. He said Gia has been

“Could she

just a hypothesis.” Zuko remained calm. “Let’s assume that

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