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.

used to seeing elders who had families outside their

Even the most dominant legitimate wife had to bow her head

didn’t even think there was anything

shattered her lifelong beliefs today He confronted her directly,

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

“You—”

drink.” Zuko smiled. “Lina and I have

of the

she felt his palm’s warmth and knew she had everything she needed in the world. She tried to walk steadily but

the bar, Lina stopped and looked at

“Zuko…”

the matter?” he

being polite and saying, “You offended Desiree because of me. That equals offending

should pretend to be understanding and say, “Desiree has been your friend for so

she thought, ‘Why should I be so hypocritical? What is there to be

expressed exactly what she

she wanted to do

burst

react, she sprang onto him, wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around

caught off