Wendy did not understand what happened, but hearing Renee's question made her feel that something was amiss. Hence, she did not say more.

After hanging up, Renee was even more convinced that Arya had taught Toph. Otherwise, why would he suddenly buy her a set of lipsticks? How would he know about her lack of security? How would he talk about keeping a distance from other girls?

"It must be Arya..." Renee clenched her phone tightly, her knuckles turning white and her hand trembling slightly.

They must have met, and Arya must have told Toph more things. Her words must really be influential since he remembered them so well!

A lump formed in Renee's chest, and tears welled up in her eyes. She turned to look at the cosmetics that Toph had sent. Those neatly arranged lipsticks in their box seemed like mocking crimson eyes, ridiculing her insecurity and her shameful background.

The last shred of security she held onto was completely shattered.

"Ah!" A headache struck Renee. She knocked over the box of lipsticks, which scattered on the floor, and kicked them in frustration.

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Chris visited the Thompson Group's real estate sales center. He had intended to give Lena the set of lipsticks but chose to watch her sell properties when he noticed her standing there as a salesperson. She was wearing a shirt, pants, and her work badge.

After observing for a while, he finally understood why she had not made any sales for over a month.

Chris could not help but feel amused and exasperated. He waited at the entrance until Lena got off work.

Lena had been standing all day and felt completely worn out. As she stepped outside, a large hand suddenly grabbed her. Her initial instinct was to pull away, but when she looked up, she met Chris' kind and gentle gaze.

"Tired?" Chris smiled gently. "Come with me to a place where you can relax."

yet to fully process the situation when she was pulled into a car. They sped away and ended up at Chris' downtown

and looked at

I've never lived here. It's close to where you work. If... if you

her heart. She silently looked at

the Thompsons recently. She did not want to have conflicts with Renee anymore, nor

to be cheap. That way, she would be close to both her workplace and the Thompsons. If the Thompsons needed her, she could return

She approached multiple agencies, but either the prices were

would get such a place without

manage to understand her thoughts

gathered his courage and acted casually in reaching for her hand. Once he held

helped her input her fingerprint, and the door opened with a soft

was spacious, and the living room was bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the distant sea. The decoration and furniture were of minimalistic style, practical yet elegant. It was

living room was a small study with a

few books. Surprisingly, they were the ones she had planned

around in surprise. Chris, who had been staring at her,

"How is it?

lip. She was more than satisfied. It was the exact image of the home she had dreamed

but she could not offer a smile back.

of her ears when she saw the large

When he asked Zuko to purchase the furniture, he had not mentioned that they would be sharing this

you think, Lenny!" Chris hurriedly explained, his tongue tripping over his words. "Listen to my

"Huh?"

explanation!" Sweat started to bead on Chris' nose. "I... I don't know what happened here. It's... It might be because this bed is expensive. Yeah, that's it! I told the guy helping me to buy expensive things, so

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