Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Zuko took a step forward but held Lina’s hands tightly.

“Desiree, there are some things I must clarify with you. We had a childhood connection, but we’ve grown up now.” Zuko paused and enunciated each word. “There’s a difference between men and women!”

“You—”

“Also, I don’t have any ‘bros’ or ‘buddies’, only one younger brother, Toph. I do have a few close friends, but they’re all male.”

Zuko smiled. “Do you understand what I mean now?”

Desiree could not help the twitching of her lips.

“Zuko, I know you’re dating Lina, but you can’t not be friends with the opposite sex just because you have a fiancee, right?”

“Are you trying to say that pure friendships exist between men and women?” Zuko smirked. “But I think that’s the most irresponsible thing to do in a relationship!”

“Zuko…”

“Of course, normal interactions are completely reasonable, but anything that exceeds the normal range…” There was a pause before Zuko uttered heavily, “Have some self-respect!”

Desiree took two steps back and looked at Zuko in disbelief.

family like the Harpers, Desiree was used to seeing elders who had families outside their marriages. The legitimate wives had to endure and

were bound to cheat. Even the most dominant legitimate wife had to bow her head before her husband. If a woman liked a man,

there was anything wrong

Zuko delivered a decisive blow that shattered her lifelong beliefs today He

I needed to say.” Zuko hugged Lina tightly. “I think I’ve made it clear. Don’t blame me

“You—”

a drink.” Zuko smiled. “Lina and I

of the bar

knew she had everything she needed in the world. She tried to walk steadily but was so excited she wanted to jump

bar, Lina stopped and

“Zuko…”

matter?”

“You offended Desiree because of me. That equals offending

understanding and say, “Desiree has been your friend for so many years. It’s not fair to

so hypocritical? What is there to

expressed exactly what

she wanted to

Lina burst into

around his neck

off