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."

pulled into a car. They

halted and looked at him

Lenny," Chris said softly. "This apartment has been empty all along. I've never lived here. It's close to where you

warmth flooding her heart. She silently looked at

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

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

approached multiple agencies, but either the prices were too

she would get such a place without any

faintly. How did Chris manage to

courage and acted casually in reaching

helped her input

him inside. The apartment 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.

the living room was a small study with

pulled out a few books. Surprisingly, they were the ones she had

in surprise. Chris, who had been staring at her, quickly averted his gaze almost nonchalantly the moment their

grinned. "How is

She was more than satisfied. It was

she could not

her ears when she saw the large double bed

Zuko to purchase the furniture, he had not mentioned that they would

Lenny!" Chris hurriedly explained, his tongue tripping over

"Huh?"

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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