“Isn’t Lina going to be engaged to Zuko?” Melissa smiled and said, “The old house and the supermarket are all intended to be Lina’s wedding gift!”

“Melissa, you…”

“I know the gift we prepared for Lina might not compare to yours.” Melissa spoke softly. “But this is the best I can do. I pampered Lina growing up, and now that she’s getting married, I must give her the best…”

Linda’s heart jolted, and she instinctively tightened her grip on Melissa’s hand—this was what a parent’s love was like.

Zuko and Lina’s engagement ceremony caused a sensation in the entire Centrolis. The guests were all wealthy or influential. They mingled around, well-dressed and sophisticated, and the couple’s exceptional charisma made them a sight to behold.

Zuko was happy with every detail of the engagement ceremony, except for Toph’s big mouth!

Toph and Renee accompanied Zuko and Lina, playing roles similar to groomsmen and bridesmaids in a wedding. They were supposed to help them with toasts, but it turned into a live entertainment gossip session when it came to Toph.

“Hey, bro, I heard Uncle Nicholas got you totally wasted when you went to propose.

“Bro, what happened? Weren’t you practicing your drinking capacity since you were a kid? Were all those alcoholic beverages you drank fake?

“Bro, I heard you ended up sleeping in Pammy’s room. Did you two sleep together?

“Bro—”

loudly, so he suppressed his voice and gritted each word fiercely. “If you dare say another word,

had no choice but

Toph and took out a handkerchief

Other entertainers were there

Can’t you go socialize a

did not see anyone she wanted to talk to. She looked

his elbow. “He’s been sticking with Ms. Jenner all night. See how

and could not help but laugh. “I heard he’s Neil’s successor. With Neil’s support and considering that Neil is Cordelia’s cousin, why would she treat him poorly? Besides, Zuko has reached such a high position. Does he really care about a young guy in his

of Aaron’s paths would be blocked. Zuko would not even need to

moment, Aaron approached with a glass

a sip, tasting the sweet and

Aaron’s smile was charming. “I guessed that you’d probably like this

curiously. “How did you

like this grape juice—both sour

opportunity to chat with her. They talked about literature and art, and Abigail discovered that Aaron was very knowledgeable

water, and even found a pair of flats for her, allowing her to temporarily relieve

not realize that a pair

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