Lina glanced at Zuko with a hint of coquettishness in her eyes.

“I don’t want to jump to conclusions or say anything unnecessary. After all, she’s just your ‘good buddy’!” Lina drawled teasingly, blinking like a cunning little fox.

Amused by her playful banter, Zuko felt the urge to tease her further, but he also wanted to give her a taste of “violence”. Thus, he playfully pulled her into his embrace and held her tightly.

Upon sensing his mischievous intent, Lina pushed him away and looked at him teasingly.

Meanwhile, Toph held Renee’s hand and intentionally walked ahead, paying little attention to the couple behind them.

Zuko grinned and whispered in Lina’s ear, “If you don’t like Desiree, I’ll stop associating with her.”

“Don’t do that!” Lina widened her eyes. “She’s a guest from grandma’s side and your childhood playmate with Toph. Suddenly distancing yourself from her doesn’t seem appropriate, right?”

“Oh…” Zuko nodded. “Then I’ll slowly keep my distance.”

and wrapped her hand around his

gemstones on a blue curtain, creating a tranquil and distant atmosphere. The laughter of the four friends blended into

him feeling neglected. Even during company meetings, he seemed absent-minded, frequently checking his phone for messages, which

the table, screen-down,

at him. “What’s the

up with an excuse. “It’s nothing, dad. Zuko’s just worried about a pimple near his nose! He’s got a lot

quite understand the euphemism but simply pursed his lips and

refocused on the matters at hand and proposed several well-prepared investment plans with

your Uncle Nicholas is also transitioning to the venture capital field,” Zephyr said, looking at Zuko. “You should visit the

up and saw

rushed to the Thompson Group as

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