Gia had assumed that Jacob, being inexperienced in dating, would be clueless and not treat her well. She quickly realized that he applied his shrewdness as a lawyer in their relationship, refusing to even give her a free piece of chocolate.

That’s why she ended up with Tobias. It was just…

Gia let out a deep breath. Men were all unreliable. She wondered why Lina had such a dependable man while even Renee, who was considered a disgrace, had someone doting on her.

Gia clenched her fists with malice burning in her eyes like a flame.

It was already past 10:00 p.m., and Lina was still engrossed in studying a design sketch in her office. She stretched and noticed Renee smiling at her, gesturing with her eyes from across the room.

That’s when Lina realized that Zuko had entered without her noticing. She let out a soft gasp and lightly punched him. “How come you walk so quietly!?”

“I knocked.” Zuko chuckled. “You were so focused on your work that you didn’t hear me. Look, I even brought supper for you.”

saw the delicate meal box in his hand and suddenly realized how hungry she was. She put her work aside and prepared to

and got up to leave. “I won’t disturb you two. I’ll

why don’t you have some

waiting for her downstairs.” Zuko chuckled softly. “Don’t

to have some alone time with Lina, so he ensured no one else was in the office. He even woke Toph, who rarely slept late, to accompany him and brought

placed his hand on her waist. She pushed him away, but he held onto her even tighter, pressing her head against his chest and refusing to

“Zuko…”

saw you.” Zuko’s voice was

my career right now, so I’m not thinking

narrowed his eyes and leaned closer. “Then how

and Zuko took

had been shocked, not daring to move when she felt a sharp

Zuko was taken aback. “Did

but it took her a while to relax. She rubbed the sore spot on her waist and explained, “This part of my waist has been hurting recently, but it’s not serious. The other day when Mr. Sam came

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