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?”

me to work for you?” Fred lowered his voice. “I’ve been investigating

stunned and asked with his

Fred said. “There’s a phone number that shows up frequently on her phone bill, and it’s from Centrolis! I checked the number, and I was surprised to find that it belongs

“Who is it?”

He seems to be related

face turned serious, and his grip on the phone

“Mr. Hamerton, I also found that although Melvin is old, he’s quite the playboy. There were even rumors about him with a

lip softly, deep in

about being a sugar daddy or not, but it had

you find anything

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

you.” Zuko thanked him in a flat

contemplating for a while,

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

silently questioned Toph with his eyes, asking why he

blink of his eyes. “I didn’t want

become so soft?” Zuko

you set a great example for me, brother?” Toph

knowing look,

“Zuko, Toph, what are you guys up

Toph laughed. “We were…

she didn’t understand the meaning behind the Hamerton brothers’ “discussion”. She looked at both

had brought her along and Renee was aware of the situation, there was no need to hide anything from

call from Fred today.

“Could

This is just a hypothesis.” Zuko remained calm. “Let’s assume that Gia is Pammy, and she

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